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A. S. Gnanasambanthan (1916 - August 7, 2002) was a Tamil scholar and a ''Saiva'' scholar. He was a renowned stage speaker and cultural literature researcher.  
A. S. Gnanasambanthan (1916 - August 7, 2002) was a Tamil scholar and a Saiva scholar. He was a renowned stage speaker and cultural literature researcher.  
== Birth, Education ==
== Birth, Education ==
A. S. Gnanasambanthan was born in 1916, to a famous Tamil scholar from Arasankudi near Kallanai in the Tiruchirappalli district, Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, and Sivakami. His father, Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, was awarded the title ''Peruncholvilakanaar''. He ran a clothing store; that was when he got in touch with Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar. Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, who was already well versed in literary novels and ''Kambaramayanam'', wrote a commentary on ''Thiruvilayaadal Puranam'', along with Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar, and published it. Later, he worked as a Tamil teacher at the Board High School, Lalgudi.
A. S. Gnanasambanthan was born in 1916 to a famous Tamil scholar from Arasankudi near Kallanai in the Tiruchirappalli district, Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, and Sivakami.  
A. S. Gnanasambanthan received his primary education from his father. He completed his secondary education at Board High School, Lalgudi. In 1935, he did his intermediate studies in physics at Annamalai University. A novelist, Somasundara Bharathiar, who was a Tamil professor at Annamalai University, recognized his knowledge and interest in Tamil; he persuaded him to switch from physics to Tamil. While he was studying at this college, he got acquainted with Tamil scholars such as V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar , R. Raghava Iyengar and Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar. He finished his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Tamil at Annamalai University.
 
His father, Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, was awarded the title ''Peruncholvilakanaar''. He ran a clothing store; that was when he got in touch with Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar. Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, who was already well versed in literary novels and Kamba Ramayanam, wrote a commentary on Thiruvilayaadal Puranam, along with Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar, and published it. Later, he worked as a Tamil teacher at the Board High School, Lalgudi.
 
A. S. Gnanasambanthan received his primary education from his father. He completed his secondary education at Board High School, Lalgudi. In 1935, he did his intermediate studies in physics at Annamalai University. Somasundara Bharathiar, a novelist, who was also a Tamil professor at Annamalai University, recognized his knowledge and interest in Tamil and he persuaded him to switch from physics to Tamil. While he was studying at this college, he got acquainted with Tamil scholars such as V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar , R. Raghava Iyengar and Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar. He finished his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Tamil at Annamalai University.
== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==
A. S. Gnanasambanthan fell in love with his classmate Rajamaal and married her amidst several obstacles, in a ceremony held in Chennai; headed by Dr. Dharmambal. They had two sons, Meikandan and Saravanan, and four daughters, Sivakamasundari, Pangayachelvi, Anbuchelvi and Meera.
A. S. Gnanasambanthan fell in love with his classmate Rajamaal and married her in the face of several obstacles in a ceremony held in Chennai headed by Dr. Dharmambal. They had two sons, Meikandan and Saravanan, and four daughters, Sivakamasundari, Pangayachelvi, Anbuchelvi and Meera.


After obtaining a Master's degree in Tamil, he joined Pachaiyappa’s College in 1942 as a Tamil Lecturer. He worked there till 1956. Later, he worked as a production in-charge of dramas at All India Radio in Chennai. From 1959, he served as the Joint Director in the Translation Department of the Press Department for the Government of Tamil Nadu. He also worked as the Joint Director of the Tamil Publishing Department. From 1967 to 1970, he served as the Director of the Department of Tamil Development. In 1971, when Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madurai, A. S. Gnanasambanthan was invited to join the University of Madurai as the Head of the Tamil Department. In 1973, he retired from this position.  
After obtaining a Master's degree in Tamil, he joined Pachaiyappa’s College in 1942 as a Tamil lecturer. He worked there till 1956. Later, he worked as a production in-charge of dramas at All India Radio in Chennai. From 1959, he served as the Joint Director in the Translation Department of the Press Department for the Government of Tamil Nadu. He also worked as the Joint Director of the Tamil Publishing Department. From 1967 to 1970, he served as the Director of the Department of Tamil Development. In 1971 when Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madurai, A. S. Gnanasambanthan was invited to join the University of Madurai as the Head of the Tamil Department. In 1973, he retired from this position.  
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In his last days, he started losing his eyesight gradually due to diabetes and eventually lost his sight completely. He had an assistant who wrote his books for him.
In his last days, he started losing his eyesight gradually due to diabetes and eventually lost his sight completely. He had an assistant who wrote his books for him.
== Literary Life ==
== Literary Life ==
Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar introduced Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar to A. S. Gnanasambanthan while he was studying at the Annamalai University in Chidambaram. A. S. Gnanasambanthan accepted Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar as his teacher.  
Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar introduced Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar to A. S. Gnanasambanthan while he was studying at the Annamalai University in Chidambaram. A. S. Gnanasambanthan accepted Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar as his teacher.  


A. S. Gnanasambanthan, a renowned educator, was the one who developed students like Ma. Ra. Po. Gurusamy, P. Raman and N. Sanjeevi, who became popular later on. He coined the term ''Thirunaaivu'' (criticism). During his tenure as the Director of Tamil Development from 1967 to 1970, he translated and published more than 350 science and history textbooks in Tamil, with the intention of bringing all of the courses in Tamil. These books are still considered as important textbooks in the Tamil language.
A renowned educator, A.S. Gnanasambanthan personally taught students like Ma. Ra. Po. Gurusamy, P. Raman and N. Sanjeevi, who became popular later on. He coined the term ''Thiranaaivu'' (criticism). During his tenure as the Director of Tamil Development from 1967 to 1970, he translated and published more than 350 science and history textbooks in Tamil, with the intention of bringing all of the courses in Tamil. These books are still considered as important textbooks in the Tamil language.
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==== Orator ====
==== Orator ====
A. S. Gnanasambanthan’s father was a saivaite orator. A. S. Gnanasambanthan, who started going to sermons with his father, gave his first speech at the Thuraiyur Saiva conference at the age of nine. V. O. Chidambaram Pillai and R. P. Sethu Pillai appreciated him for his speech at the Tuticorin saiva conference; when he was eleven. He has been continually speaking on stage ever since.
A. S. Gnanasambanthan’s father was a Saivaite orator. A. S. Gnanasambanthan started attending lectures with his father and gave his first speech at the Thuraiyur Saiva conference at the age of nine. When he was eleven, he earned the appreciation of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai and R. P. Sethu Pillai for his speech at the Tuticorin Saiva conference. He continued speaking on stage till the end of his life.


A. S. Gnanasambanthan became a renowned stage speaker; he coined the word ''Pattimandram'' (Debate). He created a tradition to discuss ''Kambaramayanam'' in the debates. In 1940, when Karaikudi Kambam Kazhagam was established by Kambam Addipodi Saw Ganesan, A. S. Gnanasambanthan has participated in all the ceremonies and spoke about Kamban, from 1940 till 1985.
A. S. Gnanasambanthan became a renowned stage speaker; he coined the word ''Pattimandram'' (Debate). He created a tradition to discuss Kamba Ramayanam in the debates. In 1940, when Karaikudi Kambam Kazhagam was established by Kambam Addipodi Sa. Ganesan, A. S. Gnanasambanthan participated in all the ceremonies. He spoke about Kamban from 1940 till 1985.
==== Books written ====
==== Books written ====
A. S. Gnanasambanthan was an orator, and his orations took book forms. In 1955, he went to Jaffna, for a ten-day lecture, and suddenly lost his voice. He had stated that he regained his voice after meeting Yazhpanam Yogar Swamigal. As per his order, A. S. Gnanasambanthan wrote commentaries for ''Kambaramayanam'' and ''Periya Puranam.''
A. S. Gnanasambanthan was an orator, and his orations were also published as books. In 1955 he went to Jaffna for a ten-day lecture and suddenly lost his voice. He had stated that he regained his voice after meeting Yazhpanam Yogar Swamigal. As per his order, A. S. Gnanasambanthan wrote commentaries for Kamba Ramayanam and Periya Puranam''.''


''Periya Puranam's'' publication work
The publication of commentaries on Periya Puranam  


A. S. Gnanasambanthan wrote two detailed research treatises on the ''Periya Puranam'', at the request of V. I. Subramaniam. During his visit to the United States in 1992, he started an organization called the Sekkizhar Aaivu Maiyam with the help of D. S. Thiyagarajan. They had decided to release the ''Periya Puranam'' with a foreword written by Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar. However, researcher M. V. Jayaraman, who was supposed to be doing it, suddenly passed away; the work had halted. A. S. Gnanasambanthan stated that he completed this work successfully with the blessings of Chandrasekharendra Saraswati, who was the head of the Kanchi Sankara mutt.
A. S. Gnanasambanthan wrote two detailed research treatises on the Periya Puranam, at the request of V. I. Subramaniam. During his visit to the United States in 1992, he started an organization called the Sekkizhar Aaivu Maiyam with the help of D. S. Thiyagarajan. They had decided to release the ''Periya Puranam'' with a foreword written by Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar. However, researcher M. V. Jayaraman, who was supposed to be doing it, suddenly passed away; the work had halted. A. S. Gnanasambanthan stated that he completed this work successfully with the blessings of Chandrasekharendra Saraswati, who was the head of the Kanchi Sankara mutt.
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A. S. Gnanasambanthan’s research treatise on the ''Periya Puranam'' is considered to be an important source of knowledge in the ''Saiva Siddhanta'' tradition.  The book doesn’t restrict itself to the history of ''Saiva Nayanmargal'', but includes a detailed review on the history of ''Saiva Samayam, Saiva'' traditions and methods of worship.
A. S. Gnanasambanthan’s research treatise on the ''Periya Puranam'' is considered to be an important source of knowledge in the ''Saiva Siddhanta'' tradition.  The book doesn’t restrict itself to the history of ''Saiva Nayanmargal'', but includes a detailed review on the history of ''Saiva Samayam, Saiva'' traditions and methods of worship.

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A. S. Gnanasambanthan
A. S. Gnanasambanthan

A. S. Gnanasambanthan (1916 - August 7, 2002) was a Tamil scholar and a Saiva scholar. He was a renowned stage speaker and cultural literature researcher.

Birth, Education

A. S. Gnanasambanthan was born in 1916 to a famous Tamil scholar from Arasankudi near Kallanai in the Tiruchirappalli district, Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, and Sivakami.

His father, Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, was awarded the title Peruncholvilakanaar. He ran a clothing store; that was when he got in touch with Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar. Aa. Mu. Saravana Mudaliar, who was already well versed in literary novels and Kamba Ramayanam, wrote a commentary on Thiruvilayaadal Puranam, along with Na. Mu. Venkatasamy Nattar, and published it. Later, he worked as a Tamil teacher at the Board High School, Lalgudi.

A. S. Gnanasambanthan received his primary education from his father. He completed his secondary education at Board High School, Lalgudi. In 1935, he did his intermediate studies in physics at Annamalai University. Somasundara Bharathiar, a novelist, who was also a Tamil professor at Annamalai University, recognized his knowledge and interest in Tamil and he persuaded him to switch from physics to Tamil. While he was studying at this college, he got acquainted with Tamil scholars such as V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar , R. Raghava Iyengar and Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar. He finished his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Tamil at Annamalai University.

Personal Life

A. S. Gnanasambanthan fell in love with his classmate Rajamaal and married her in the face of several obstacles in a ceremony held in Chennai headed by Dr. Dharmambal. They had two sons, Meikandan and Saravanan, and four daughters, Sivakamasundari, Pangayachelvi, Anbuchelvi and Meera.

After obtaining a Master's degree in Tamil, he joined Pachaiyappa’s College in 1942 as a Tamil lecturer. He worked there till 1956. Later, he worked as a production in-charge of dramas at All India Radio in Chennai. From 1959, he served as the Joint Director in the Translation Department of the Press Department for the Government of Tamil Nadu. He also worked as the Joint Director of the Tamil Publishing Department. From 1967 to 1970, he served as the Director of the Department of Tamil Development. In 1971 when Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madurai, A. S. Gnanasambanthan was invited to join the University of Madurai as the Head of the Tamil Department. In 1973, he retired from this position.

A.S. Gnanasambanthan

In his last days, he started losing his eyesight gradually due to diabetes and eventually lost his sight completely. He had an assistant who wrote his books for him.

Literary Life

Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar introduced Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar to A. S. Gnanasambanthan while he was studying at the Annamalai University in Chidambaram. A. S. Gnanasambanthan accepted Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar as his teacher.

A renowned educator, A.S. Gnanasambanthan personally taught students like Ma. Ra. Po. Gurusamy, P. Raman and N. Sanjeevi, who became popular later on. He coined the term Thiranaaivu (criticism). During his tenure as the Director of Tamil Development from 1967 to 1970, he translated and published more than 350 science and history textbooks in Tamil, with the intention of bringing all of the courses in Tamil. These books are still considered as important textbooks in the Tamil language.

A. S. Gnanasambanthan

Orator

A. S. Gnanasambanthan’s father was a Saivaite orator. A. S. Gnanasambanthan started attending lectures with his father and gave his first speech at the Thuraiyur Saiva conference at the age of nine. When he was eleven, he earned the appreciation of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai and R. P. Sethu Pillai for his speech at the Tuticorin Saiva conference. He continued speaking on stage till the end of his life.

A. S. Gnanasambanthan became a renowned stage speaker; he coined the word Pattimandram (Debate). He created a tradition to discuss Kamba Ramayanam in the debates. In 1940, when Karaikudi Kambam Kazhagam was established by Kambam Addipodi Sa. Ganesan, A. S. Gnanasambanthan participated in all the ceremonies. He spoke about Kamban from 1940 till 1985.

Books written

A. S. Gnanasambanthan was an orator, and his orations were also published as books. In 1955 he went to Jaffna for a ten-day lecture and suddenly lost his voice. He had stated that he regained his voice after meeting Yazhpanam Yogar Swamigal. As per his order, A. S. Gnanasambanthan wrote commentaries for Kamba Ramayanam and Periya Puranam.

The publication of commentaries on Periya Puranam

A. S. Gnanasambanthan wrote two detailed research treatises on the Periya Puranam, at the request of V. I. Subramaniam. During his visit to the United States in 1992, he started an organization called the Sekkizhar Aaivu Maiyam with the help of D. S. Thiyagarajan. They had decided to release the Periya Puranam with a foreword written by Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundara Mudaliar. However, researcher M. V. Jayaraman, who was supposed to be doing it, suddenly passed away; the work had halted. A. S. Gnanasambanthan stated that he completed this work successfully with the blessings of Chandrasekharendra Saraswati, who was the head of the Kanchi Sankara mutt.

A. S. Gnanasambanthan

A. S. Gnanasambanthan’s research treatise on the Periya Puranam is considered to be an important source of knowledge in the Saiva Siddhanta tradition.  The book doesn’t restrict itself to the history of Saiva Nayanmargal, but includes a detailed review on the history of Saiva Samayam, Saiva traditions and methods of worship.

Kambaramayanam’s publication work

He co-edited a Kambaramayanam edition with T. Gnanasundaram, published by Chennai Kamban Kazhagam, headed by Te. Po. Meenakshisundaranar. He was also the editor of the Kambaramayanam edition published by the Coimbatore Kamban Kazhagam. He has written many research treatises on Kamban, such as Ravanan Matchiyum Veezhchiyum, Thambiyar Iruvar and Kamban Kaalai.

Other books

The text that he wrote for Thiruvasagam, consisting of two thousand pages, is the largest book written by A. S. Gnanasambanthan. This was the book he wrote with the help of an assistant after he lost his eyesight. Although he had planned to research both Thirukural and Tholkappiyam, he wasn’t able to diverge from Kambaramayanam and Periya Puranam. He stated that the reason for this is the words said by Yogaswamy. (Naan kanda periavargal)

Tamil Music

A. S. Gnanasambantham was involved in pannisiai from a young age. S. Ramanathan, a musician, studied with him at Annamalai University. While he was working for Chennai Radio, he produced notes for Thirupaavai and Thiruvempaavai, sung by A. P. Komala. He made the Aychiyar Kuravai into songs in S. Ramanathan’s music. He has made Manimegalai, Kambaramayanam and Silappathikaram into musical dramas. The famous Tamil musician, M. Dandapani Desikar, composed music for these.

Awards

  • Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar Award
  • Thiru. Vi. Ka Award
  • Kalaimaamani Award
  • Dharmapuri Adhina Vidhvan Award
  • Kabilar Award
  • Sahitya Akademi Award - 1985 (Kambam Pudhiya Parvai)
  • Sangapalagai Kural Peedam Award - Government of Tamil Nadu Award- 2001

Death

A. S. Gnanasambanthan passed away on August 7, 2002.

Memoirs

Nirmala Mohan has written a biography on A. S. Gnanasambanthan for the Sahitya Akademi.

Books

All of A.S. Gnanasambanthan's books are nationalized, and are available on the internet library.

  • A. S. Gna Padhilgal
  • Agamum Puramum
  • Arasiyar Moovar
  • Arulalargal
  • Anaithulaga Manidhanai Nokki (Thakoor Katturaigal)
  • Raman Panmuga Nokkil
  • Ravanan Maatchiyum Veezhchiyum-1945
  • Illakiyakalai -1964
  • Illango Adigal Samayam Edhu?
  • Indrum Inayum
  • Innamudham
  • Kamban Edutha Muthukal
  • Kambam Kalai -1961
  • Kamban Nokkil Naadum Mannanum
  • Kambam Pudhiya Parvai -1985
  • Kural Kanda Vazhvu
  • Sekkizhar Thandha Selvam
  • Thathuvamum Bhakthiyum -1974
  • Thambiyar Iruvar -1961
  • Tamil Nadaga Varalarum, sangaradhasa swamigalum
  • Thiru. Vi. Ka
  • Thiruvasagam Sila Sindhanaigal Pagudhi -1
  • Thiruvasagam Sila Sindhanaigal Pagudhi -2
  • Thiruvasagam Sila Sindhanaigal Pagudhi -3
  • Thiruvasagam Sila Sindhanaigal Pagudhi -4
  • Thiruvasagam Sila Sindhanaigal Pagudhi -5
  • Dhesiya Illakiyam
  • Thotanaithoorum Mannarkeni
  • Thoreau Valkai Varalaru
  • Naan kanda Periyavargal
  • Padhinen Puranangal
  • Bharathiyum Bharadhidhasanum
  • Pudhiya Konam
  • Peria Puranam Oor Aaivu - Thogudhi -1
  • Peria Puranam Oor Aaivu - Thogudhi -2
  • Magalir valartha Tamil
  • Mandhirangal endral enna ?
  • Manilavasagar -1974
  • Murrura Sindhanaigal

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