G sankara kurup biography of mahatma gandhi

ra Kurup Biography

Mahakavi ra Kurup was born in a Hindu family of Nayanthode of old Kochi in the year He was greatly inspired by his uncle Govinda Kurup who took initiative in his studies. Instead of sending him to school, his uncle taught him Sanskrit and primary lessons of literature as well as Malayalam.

Later Shankara Kurup added the first letter of his uncle’s name as his initial and he was known whole throughout his life in the name of ‘G’.

G sankara kurup biography of mahatma gandhi for kids Retrieved 21 July Pathikante Paattu. The President confered on him the title of Padmabhushan and nominated him as a member of the Rajya Sabha. G Sankara Kuru January

G wrote his first poem when he was only 4 years old.

 

After completing his school studies, ra Kurup worked as Malayalam teacher in many schools. At first he worked at Kottamam High School; later at Thiruvillwamala Higher Secondary School and at Maharaja’s College at Ernakulam from where he retired at the age of Most of the works he had written are during vacation holidays.

 

 

His first poem was published in But he is known most for his translation of Geethanjali to Malayalam and Odakkuzhal (Flute) – Collection poems published in the year for which he won the highest literary award of India - Jnanpith in the first year of its organization. He has also led a political life and was elected as the member of Rajya Sabha in the year He served the country for the term of 5 years.

When he got Jnanapith Award, he reserved a small amount of that prize money and started a new award for Malayalam known as Odakkuzhal.

 

Now a brief note on the important works done by ra Kurup.

G sankara kurup biography of mahatma gandhi He was greatly inspired by his uncle Govinda Kurup who took initiative in his studies. K Anees Jung Views: Moonnaruviyum Oru Puzhayum.

Soorya kanthi, Odakkuzhal, Geethanjali, Sandhya ragam, Vana gayakan, Ithalukal, Poojapushpam, Andhar daham, Nimisham, Karnan and Karunan. Apart from Gitanjali, he has translated a few more great works too. That collection includes Meghadutha of Kaildas and Rubaiyat of Umar Khayyam. In addition to poems, he has written a few essays too.

Gadhyopahaaram and  Ormayude Olangalil are most popular among them. Collection of 25 poems, dramas and essays – thus total of about 40 are his valuable contributions to Malayalam literature.

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Updated: April 20,