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Writer Jeyamohan

இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: ஜெயமோகன் ‎


Jeyamohan (April 22, 1962) recraftes Tamil traditional literature in accordance with virtues of modern times. Jeyamohan is equated to Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy in world literature largely and he is celebrated in the line of eminent personalities like Pudhumaipithan, Jayakanthan and Sundara Ramaswamy in modern Tamil literature. Spiritual quest and moral pursuits are the main themes of his writings. He is a stage speaker, magazine editor (Sol Pudhithu), strict critic in the fields of art, literature and philosophy. His first novel (Rubber - 1990) won the Sanskriti Samman Award. He authored world's largest epic novel Venmurasu. He writes stories, screenplays and dialogues for Tamil and Malayalam film industries. He is a full-time Tamil and Malayalam writer. Central Government offered him to receive Padma Shri award in recognition of his literary service.

Private Life

With Guru Nitya Chaitanya Yati
Birth

Jeyamohan was born to S. Bakulayan Pillai and B. Vishalakshi Amma on April 22, 1962, at Arumanai government hospital.

எழுத்தாளர் ஜெயமோகன் (இளமையில்)
Writer Jeyamohan (Young Age)
Education

Jeyamohan studied 1st standard in Padmanabhapuram, 2nd standard at government primary school in Kottaram near Kanyakumari, and up to 5th standard in government primary school in Muzhucode. He completed 6th to 11th standard at Arumanai [nediyasalai] government high school. He finished his schooling in 1978. He started writing during his school days and his first story was published in the children's magazine Rathnabala.

At young age, he extensively spent his time in YMCA library and Arumanai government library. He read Malayalam novels at Sree Chitra Library in Thiruvattar.

In 1979, he studied the introductory commerce course at Marthandam (now Nesamani Memorial) Christian College. He joined for Bachelor of Commerce course in 1980, at Pioneer Kumaraswamy College, Nagercoil. He continued the course till 1982 but did not complete it.

Work

In 1984, Jeyamohan joined as a temporary employee in Kasargod telephone department at Kerala.

எழுத்தாளர் ஜெயமோகனின் குடும்பம் (நன்றி-விகடன்)
Writer Jeyamohan's Family (Thanks Vikatan)
Family

Jeyamohan married S. Arunmozhinangai. She worked in the telephone department and retired voluntarily. She published a collection of biographical articles titled Pani Uruguvathillai (Snow does not melt). They have two children: Ajithan and Chaitanya.

Literary Life

Writers Jeyamohan and Arunmozhinangai
Early Publications

While in Kasaragod in 1986, Jeyamohan wrote a short story, Nuraikumizhi (Foam Bubble). This was published in Kalki magazine’s July 12, 1987 issue. Story was centered on the conjugal issue. It is to be noted that he was only 24 years old at the time.

His poetry Kaithi (Prisoner) was published in 1987 in Kollipavai magazine run by Kattaikadu Rajagopalan.

In 1987, Jeyamohan published a short story titled Nadhi with a brief note from Ashokamitran in Kanaiyazhi. This was followed by stories Padukai and Bodhi in the Nihal magazine. Writers Indira Parthasarathy and Sujatha quoted these stories.

In 1988, Jeyamohan wrote the novel Rubber. He shortened it in 1990 and sent it for the Akhilan Memorial Competition. It received the award. Thagam (Tamil Puthakalayam) published it in 1990.

Important Works

Vishnupuram was Jeyamohan's noble novel. This novel created an intense stir in the Tamil creative world. Subsequently, he completed the classical work Kotravai. In this work, Silappathikaram was elaborated in a new classical form for its myths. His next outstanding work was Venmurasu, a modern epic novel. Kumarithuraivi was a majestic creation from Jeyamohan.

Notable Events

At the launch of Rubber, Jeyamohan said ‘Tamil novels are currently either serials or short stories. Novels require complex interplay and vision, but they are inadequate in Tamil novels”. This speech sparked lengthy debates for many years. In 1992, he wrote a critique Novel.

Jeyamohan organized his readers and founded Vishnupuram Ilakkiya Vattam (Vishnupuram Literary Circle) in August 2009. On the mission of honoring senior Tamil writers, this organization presents the Vishnupuram Literary Award every year.

Jeyamohan motivated many people through his writings. He inspired large number of people with his unique ideologies and, transformed their personality, so as to perceive the world differently, to begin writing (especially women and critics) and, to immerse themselves on new avenues (social service) whole heartedly.

Publications
  • Printed Magazine

At the request of his friends, Jeyamohan started a quarterly literary magazine, Sol Pudhithu (1998-2004). He was an honorary editor and advisor for the magazine. It published fifteen issues. Unique features for the magazine include extensive interviews, articles on Indian heritage, bibliographies and a special edition for Tamil music.

  • Online Magazine

With the help from his friends, Jeyamohan started an online magazine Marutham publishing twice a month. He was the editor and advisor for the magazine.

  • Website

Jeyamohan writes about art, literature, philosophy and culture on his website [1]. He publishes the reviews, discussions, responses and detailed letters from the readers without hesitancy. He shares with his readers the upcoming literary meetings, details about award recipients, information about new books worth reading, tributes, etc. While he contributes significantly for Tamil and Malayalam film industries, there is not much references to film industry on his website, as well as for the politics. Five articles are published every day on his website. In this respect, his website functions as a high quality art, literary and cultural service platform.

  • Literary Camps and Meetings

Jeyamohan started conducting literary camps at Narayana Gurukulam in Ooty from 1994. His Tamil-Malayalam literary meets held at Courtallam, Hogenakkal and Ooty are noteworthy.

On behalf of Vishnupuram Literary Circle, he organizes Vishnupuram Award Ceremony every year as the art and literary review cum discussion platform for two days. He conducts new readers meet in Erode.

Discourses

Jeyamohan delivered a series of individual lectures on stage. Most important ones are Kuralinithu [2] (January 14, 2017 – January 14, 2017) and Osho tradition and discord [3] (March 12, 2021 – March 14, 2021).

For the speech on literature, aesthetics, philosophy and spirituality, both the speaker and listener act responsibly if it is a paid program. When there was an announcement of Jeyamohan’s paid speech (November 10, 2018) on 'How did our present way of ideology evolve?', it created a huge uproar among the readers, critics and writers of Tamil literature. However, the speech was conducted well and it was a great success. This was revolutionary in the context of Tamil literature. This event was followed by another paid speech in Chennai (March 2, 20219) 'How to like and dislike the tradition?'. This program was also well received.

Literary Significance

Writer Jeyamohan

In Jeyamohan's writings, main themes are spiritual quests and moral pursuits. Vishnupuram and Kumarithuraivi have a common line that the spiritual consciousness is known to inner quest alone. Similarly, the mystical human ethical state that occurs within the mind is common line between the Kotravai and Venmurasu.

The spirituality and morality that Jeyamohan envisioned to bestow to his reader is engrossed in all his works. The spiritual quest that commenced in Vishnupuram is discovered and completed in Kumarithuraivi. The moral upheaval that commenced in Kotravai is reminiscent in parts of the novel Venmurasu and then flows towards ultimate truth and then gets integrated. Journey between the spiritual quest and discovery, and the struggle of moral upheaval to ultimate truth are the foundation of writer Jeyamohan's traits. Both these make him stand out from rest of the writers across the world.

Jeyamohan is passionate about Indian philosophy, art and classical literature. He delivers them to the next generation through his writings in contemporary manner. He redefines the Indian Tamil tradition in accordance with the virtues of modern times. He is the author of the world's largest novel, Venmurasu. It is considered as one of the most important and contemporary novels in the world.

Jeyamohan is equated to Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy in larger part of world literature, for approaching and examining the human beings subconsciously on the basis of psychological and moral aspects, and to liberate them internally. In modern Tamil literature, he is celebrated in the line of eminent personalities like Pudhumaipithan, Jayakanthan and Sundara Ramasamy.

Awards

Writer Jeyamohan
Sanskriti Samman Award-1994
Iyal Virudu-2014
  • Akhilan Ninaivuppoti Parisu - 1990
  • Katha Virudu - 1992
  • Sanskriti Samman Award - 1994
  • Pavalar Virudu - 2008
  • Mukham Virudu - 2011
  • T. A. Shahid Award, Kerala Film Critics Award for best screenplay writer - 2012
  • Iyal Virudu - 2014

Publications

Writer Jeyamohan
Writer Jeyamohan
Writer Jeyamohan
Writer Jeyamohan
Writer Jeyamohan
Novels
  • Rubber, First edition -1990, Thagam (Tamil Puthakalayam), Chennai, New edition-2005, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai.
  • Vishnupuram, First edition-1997, Agaram Sivagangai. New edition-2006, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai. Reprint, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai. Reprint-2022, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Pinthodarum Nizhalin Kural, First edition-1999, Tamizhini, Chennai. Reprint-2022, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Kanyakumari, First edition-2000, Tamizhini, Chennai. New edition-2006, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai.
  • Kaadu, First edition-2003, Tamizhini, Chennai. New edition-2006, Tamizhini, Chennai.
  • Elaam Ulagam, First edition-2003, Tamizhini, Chennai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai. Reprint-2013, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Analkatru, First edition-2009, Tamizhini, Chennai.
  • Iravu, First edition-2010, Tamizhini, Chennai..
  • Ulogam, First edition-2010, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Kanninilam, Kayalkavin publishers, Chennai.
  • Vellaiyanai, Ezhuthu publishers, Madurai.
  • Venmurasu (26 volumes - 22,400 pages) –Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Kathanayaki, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Andha Mukil Endha Mukil, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Kumarithuraivi, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Gugai, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Nangavadhu Kolai, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
Novelle
  • Jeyamohan Novelle, First edition-2004, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
Neo-Epic
  • Kotravai, First edition-2005, Tamizhini, Chennai. First edition-20011, Tamizhini, Chennai
Short Story collections
  • Thisaigalin Naduve, First edition-1992, Annam Sivagangai. New edition-2004, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai.
  • Man, New edition-1993, Sneha Publishers, Chennai. New edition-2004, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai.
  • Aiyramkal Mandapam, First edition-1998, Annam Sivagangai. New edition, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai.
  • Koonthal, First edition-2003, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai.
  • Jeyamohan Sirukathaigal, First edition-2004, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai
  • Nizhalvelikathaigal (Devadai Kathaigalum Pei Kathaigalum), First edition-2005, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai
  • Visumbu (Science Fiction), First edition-2006, Any Indian publishers, Chennai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai
  • Oomaisennai, First edition-2008, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai, Reprint, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Aram (Collection of short stories), First edition-2011, Vamsi Book Center, Tiruvannamalai
  • Eerarukalkondelum Puravi, Sol Pudhithu Publishers
  • Venkadal, Vamsi publisher, Chennai
  • Uchavazhu, First edition-Jun 2017, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Thulikanavu, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Pradhaman, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Pathu Latcham Kaladigal, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Aiyram Uttrugal, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Malai Poothapodu, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Devi, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Ezhukathir, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Aindhu Nerupu, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Mudhunaval, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Thangaputhagam, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Anayilla! Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Polivadhum Kalaivadhum, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Vaan Nesavu, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Iru Kalaingargal, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
Short stories
  • Yaanai Doctor, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai
Spirituality / Philosophy
  • Indhu Gnana Marabil Aru Darishangal, First edition-2002, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai. Second edition, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Indhiagnam, First edition-2008, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Siluvaiyin Peiyaral, First edition, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Indhu Madham Sila Vivadhangal, Sol Pudhithu publishers, Cuddalore
  • Indhu Meimai, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Alayam Evarudaiyadhu? Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Kalachara Indhu, First edition-Jun 2017, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
Politics
  • Satchimozhi, First edition-2008, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Indraya Gandhi, First edition-2009, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Anna Hazare: Uzhaluku Ethirana Gandhiya Porattam, First edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Janayagach Sodhani Salayil, First edition-2016, Thamarai Brothers Media Private Limited, Madurai
  • Uraiyadum Gandhi, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai
Culture / History
  • Panpadudal, First edition, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Thannuraigal, First edition, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Ethirmugam-Inaiya Vivadangal, First edition-2006, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Kodungolur Kannaki (Translation), First edition-2005, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Ponnirapathai, Sol Pudhithu publishers, Cuddalore.
  • Vidhi Samaipavargal, Kayalkavin publishers, Chennai
  • Agave Kolaipuriga, Kayalkavin publishers, Chennai
  • Solmugam, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Thanikural, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Thanmeetchi, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai.
  • Abhipiraya Sinthamani (Hilarious Essays), Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Jati: Oru Uraiyadal, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Orupaluravu, Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
  • Thannai Kadathal, First edition-2022, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai.
Biographies
  • SuRa: Ninaivin Nadhiyil, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Munsuvadugal, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Kamandala Nadhi (Nanjil Nadan Padaipulagam), First edition-2007, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Lohi (Lohithadas Ninaivu), First edition-2008, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Kadaitheruvin Kalaingan (on A. Madhavan), First edition-2010, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
Literature Introduction
  • Sanga Chitrangal (Sanga Ilakiya Arimugam), First edition-2005, Kavitha Publishers. New edition-2011, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai. Reprint, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai., Reprint Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Merkusalaram (Melai Ilakiya Arimugam), First edition-2008, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Kanneerai Pinthodarthal (22 Indian Novels), First edition-2006, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Novel (Review Book), First edition-1992, Madal publishers, Bangalore. Second edition, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Ponnirapadhai, Sol Pudhithu publishers, Cuddalore.
  • Vidhisamaipavargal, Kayalkavin publishers, Chennai
  • Solmugam, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Navinatamil Ilakiya Arimugam, First edition-1998, Kavya, Bangalore. Third edition, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Ezhudhum Kalai, First edition-2008, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Ezhudhuga, First edition-2022, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai.
Literature Reviews
  • Azhlnadhiyai Thedi, First edition-2006, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Navinathuvathuku Pin Tamil Kavidhai (pivoting on Devadevan), First edition-1999, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai
  • Ulunarvin Thadithil (Review on Poetry), First edition-2004, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Eezha Ilakiyam Oru Vimarchanaparvai, First edition-2006, Any Indian publishers, Chennai, Reprint Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Pudhiakalam (Ilakiya Vimarchanam), First edition-2009, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Pookum Karuvelam (Poomaniyin Padaipulagam), Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
  • Oliyilanadhu (Devadavanin Punaivilagam), Sol Pudhithu publishers, Chennai.
  • Ezhudiyavanai Kandupidithal (Ilakiya vivadha katuraigal), Kayalkavin publishers, Chennai
  • Ilakiya Munodigal Varisai (7 books: Mudarchuvadu, Kanavugal Ilatchiyangal, Chendradhum Nindradhum, Mannum Marabum, Amardhal, Alaydhal, Navinathuvathin Mugangal, Karipum Siripum), First edition-2003, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai. Compiled versoin first edition-2018, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Nathaiyin Padhai
  • Ilakiyathin Nuzhaivayilil
  • Vasipin Vazhigal
  • Vaniga Ilakiyam
Experience
  • Vazhvile Orumurai, First edition, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai. Second edition-2011, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Nigazhdal (Anubavakuripugal), First edition-2007, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • Indru Petravai (Natkuripugal), First edition-2008, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • J. Chaitanyavin Sindanai Marabu, First edition-2007, Vamsi Books, Tiruvannamalai. New edition, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai
  • Naalum Pozhudhum (Anubavakuripugal), Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
  • Ivargal Irundhargal (Ninaivukuripugal), First edition-2012, Natrinai Publishers, Chennai.
Books on Travels
  • Pulveli Desam (Australia Payanakaturai), First edition-2008, Uyirmmai publishers, Chennai.
  • India payanam, First edition-2016, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Arugargalin Padhai, First edition-2016, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Gugaigalin Vazhiye, First edition-2017, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Nooru Nilangalin Malai, First edition-2017, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Japan Oru Keetroviam, First edition-2020, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
Play
  • Vadaku Mugam, First edition-2004, Tamizhini publishers, Chennai.
Children Books
  • Panimanidhan (Siruvar Pudhinam), First edition-2002, Kavitha Publishers, Kovai, Second edition, Kizhakku publishers, Chennai.
  • Velli Nilam (Siruvar Pudhinam), First edition-2018, Vikatan publishers, Chennai.
  • Udaiyal (Siruvar Pudhinam), Vishnupuram publishers, Kovai.
Translations
  • Translated to Tamil by Jeyamohan
    • Iyarkaiyai Aridhal - Ralph Waldo Emerson, First edition-December 2002, Ilango Noolagam, Viluppuram, Reprint-2012, Tamizhini, Chennai. Enlarged edition-2017, Tamizhini, Chennai. Reprint of enlarged edition-2022, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai
    • Tharkala Malayala Kavidhaigal, First edition, Alpha publishers. Second edition-2004, Kavya, Chennai.
    • Indria Malayala Kavidhaigal, First edition-2002, Tamizhini, Chennai.
    • Samakala Malayala Kavidhaigal, First edition-2005, Tamizhini, Chennai.
  • Short stories in English (Original short stories authored by Jeyamohan in Tamil)
    • Periyamma’s Words – Received the Asymptote Close Approximations Fiction Prize for 2017. Original – Periyammavin Sorkal
    • Riverbed of Butterflies. Original – Padugai
    • Bubbles. Original – Kumizhigal
    • Mountains. Dialogue. Original – Malaigalin Uraiyadal
    • A Fine Thread. Original – Melliya Nool
    • Shadow Crow. Original – Nizhalkagam
    • New Flood. Original – Pudhu Vellam
    • Last Machine. Original –  Iyrudhi Endiram
    • Over The Filre. Original – Analukumel
    • The Mystery of the Fort of the Corpses. Original – Savakottai Marmam
    • Devi. Original – Devi
  • Articles in English (Original articles authored by Jeyamohan in Tamil)
    • Is Tolstoy a humanitarian? Original – Tolstoy Manuda Neyara?
    • Jeyamohan On The Question Of Being A ‘Cultural Hindu’. Original – Kalachara Hindu
Anthology
  • Journal for Ashokamitran's 60th Anniversary celebration, 1993, Kanavu publishers.
  • Journal for Sundara Ramaswamy's 60th Anniversary celebration, 1994, Kanavu publishers.
  • Ilakiya Uraiyadalgal, First edition-2005, Any Indian publishers, Chennai.
Malayalam
  • Nedumpathaioram, First edition-2002, Current books, Thrissur.
  • Uravidangal, Mathrubhumi publishers.
  • Nooru Simhaasanangal, Mathrubhumi, Kairali publishers.
General
  • Nalam (Artciles on Health), 2008
  • Nalamarithal, Thannaram Noolveli, Tiruvannamalai

Note: This long list is not a complete one.

Reference

Links

  1. ↑ Writer Jeyamohan
  2. ↑ Kuralinithu - Jeyamohan speech on Tirukkural - YouTube
  3. ↑ Jeyamohan on Osho tradition and discord

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