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Arasakesari (1478-1519) (Padalarasan Arasakesari Pandaaram) was a ''sittrilakkyam'' (minor literature) poet from Jaffna. He was bilingual in Tamil and Sanskrit. He was a versatile translator, orator, and a traditional poet. '' | {{Read Tamil|Name of target page=அரசகேசரி|Title of target page=அரசகேசரி}} [[File:இரகுவமிசம்.jpg|thumb|''Raguvamisam'']]Arasakesari (1478-1519) (Padalarasan Arasakesari Pandaaram) was a ''sittrilakkyam'' (minor literature) poet from Jaffna. He was bilingual in Tamil and Sanskrit. He was a versatile translator, orator, and a traditional poet. ''Raguvamisam'', a novel translated by him, is a significant novel. | ||
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He was bilingual in Tamil and Sanskrit. Trained in ancient Tamil texts. He translated ''Raghuvaṃśa'', written by Kalidasa in a North Indian language, into Tamil, titled '' | He was bilingual in Tamil and Sanskrit. Trained in ancient Tamil texts. He translated ''Raghuvaṃśa'', written by Kalidasa in a North Indian language, into Tamil, titled ''Raguvamisam''. The novel contains 2404 poems, which are translated as traditionally styled verses. | ||
In 1887, Arasakesari wrote a special ''payiram'' (poetic prologue) on ''Datchina Purana'', published by Karaitheevu Ka. Siva Chidambara Iyer in Chennai. Araskesari was proficient in ''Agananooru'', ''Silapathigaram'', and ''Manimegalai''. | In 1887, Arasakesari wrote a special ''payiram'' (poetic prologue) on ''Datchina Purana'', published by Karaitheevu Ka. Siva Chidambara Iyer in Chennai. Araskesari was proficient in ''Agananooru'', ''Silapathigaram'', and ''Manimegalai''. | ||
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* Dictionary of biography of the Tamils of Ceylon, 1997 (compiled by S. Arumugam) | * Dictionary of biography of the Tamils of Ceylon, 1997 (compiled by S. Arumugam) | ||
* | * Tamil Sudar Manigal of Eelam – தென்புலோலியூர் மு. கணபதிப்பிள்ளை | ||
* சிற்றிலக்கிய புலவர் அகராதி: ந. வீ. ஜெயராமன் | * சிற்றிலக்கிய புலவர் அகராதி: ந. வீ. ஜெயராமன் | ||
* http://kanaga_sritharan.tripod.com/sittilakkiyam.htm#2 | * http://kanaga_sritharan.tripod.com/sittilakkiyam.htm#2 | ||
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Arasakesari (1478-1519) (Padalarasan Arasakesari Pandaaram) was a sittrilakkyam (minor literature) poet from Jaffna. He was bilingual in Tamil and Sanskrit. He was a versatile translator, orator, and a traditional poet. Raguvamisam, a novel translated by him, is a significant novel.
Biography
He was born in 1478 in Nallur, Jaffna. He was a nephew of King Pararsekhara Chakravathi, who ruled Nallur. He was the uncle of King Arya Chakaravathi (1591-1616), who ruled Ethirmannasingam, also known as Yazhpanam. He was married to Maragathavalli, daughter of Valliammai, who was a descendant of Tirunelveli Pon Parriyur Pondy Mazhavan, and the second wife of King Pararasasekara.
Literary Life
He was bilingual in Tamil and Sanskrit. Trained in ancient Tamil texts. He translated Raghuvaṃśa, written by Kalidasa in a North Indian language, into Tamil, titled Raguvamisam. The novel contains 2404 poems, which are translated as traditionally styled verses.
In 1887, Arasakesari wrote a special payiram (poetic prologue) on Datchina Purana, published by Karaitheevu Ka. Siva Chidambara Iyer in Chennai. Araskesari was proficient in Agananooru, Silapathigaram, and Manimegalai.
Special Mention
The region where he had lived in Jaffna is now called Arasakesari Valavu, near Yamuna Eri (Lake) in Nallur.
Works
- Raguvammisam
- Datchina Purana (special poetic prolouge)
References
- Dictionary of biography of the Tamils of Ceylon, 1997 (compiled by S. Arumugam)
- Tamil Sudar Manigal of Eelam – தென்புலோலியூர் மு. கணபதிப்பிள்ளை
- சிற்றிலக்கிய புலவர் அகராதி: ந. வீ. ஜெயராமன்
- http://kanaga_sritharan.tripod.com/sittilakkiyam.htm#2
