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Apr 18, 2023Liked by Vijay Santhanam, Rohini Chowdhury

Superb article, Vijay. I learnt a lot about a great person who I've heard so much about but never really knew. Your English versions of his poems are excellent! Thanks for posting this...

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Apr 18, 2023Liked by Vijay Santhanam, Rohini Chowdhury

Excellent write up - very well researched and balanced. Motivates me to read more about Bharathi. Nice balanced article. Loved it. Thanks for starting this journal.

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Apr 16, 2023Liked by Rohini Chowdhury, Vijay Santhanam

it's really really good. but I thought d real essence is only when u read in tamil.language. over all, well done sir, good effort.

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Apr 16, 2023Liked by Rohini Chowdhury, Vijay Santhanam

Excellent write up

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Apr 15, 2023Liked by Rohini Chowdhury, Vijay Santhanam

Excellent piece Vijay. Beautiful introduction to a great poet about whom I did not know much. Your English translations of his poems are amazing. Pity he did not even get to celebrate his 39th birthday.

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Apr 15, 2023Liked by Vijay Santhanam, Rohini Chowdhury

Amazing write up on Subramaniam Bharathi , Vijay ! You captured his essence in your summary. Loved your translated poetry and comments.

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Apr 14, 2023Liked by Vijay Santhanam, Rohini Chowdhury

Extremely illuminating piece on Bharathi - enjoyed the translations of the poetry and also was inspired by how far ahead of his time he was on social justice. Kudos to Vijay on capturing the essence of Bharathi

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Apr 14, 2023·edited Apr 14, 2023Liked by Vijay Santhanam, Rohini Chowdhury

I learnt a lot about your favourite poet - thank you Vijay! His thinking was way ahead of his time. My favourite is the one on gender equality. Your explanation of your take on ‘aap’ vs ‘tu’ was mind opening.

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Apr 14, 2023Liked by Rohini Chowdhury, Vijay Santhanam

Beatiful tribute to a poet, social reformer, a freedom fighter, a man ahead of his time and a baktha. Bharathi as stated by Vijay needs be considered equal to kamban, Valluvar and Illango.

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Apr 14, 2023Liked by Rohini Chowdhury, Vijay Santhanam

Loved reading this article especially the section on Bharathi as the social reformer. Read your translation of his poems on caste and women’s empowerment and then looked up the originals as well. Fabulously executed.

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Apr 14, 2023Liked by Vijay Santhanam, Rohini Chowdhury

Hema

This piece work clearly reflects the greatness of our country with special reference to Tamil Nadu. Translation of songs sounds like original and easy to understand. Wonderful work

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Apr 14, 2023Liked by Rohini Chowdhury, Vijay Santhanam

Wonderful write up

Subrmanium Bharati Should me given more publicity

Most people do not know his value

Iam grateful to read this write up

Thanks

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Apr 14, 2023Liked by Vijay Santhanam, Rohini Chowdhury

Very good translation for ease of understanding. Essence of the songs have been maintained, most importantly. Great

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Apr 14, 2023Liked by Rohini Chowdhury, Vijay Santhanam

Amazing piece which gives a clear insight to the great poet.

Kudos to Vijay!

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