The unveiling of the statue of poet-saint Thiruvalluvar near Ulsoor by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in the presence of his Karnataka counterpart Chief Minister B.S Yeddyurappa went off peacefully on Sunday amidst a large turnout.
Mr. Karunanidhi said the unveiling of Thiruvalluvar's statue and that of Sarvajana in Chennai on August 13 "is a fine example of cooperation between States in India." "We have created avenues for cooperation between the two States," he remarked.
"This is more than the mere unveiling of statues," he said. "Sarvajana belonged to a depressed community and his work reflected his progressive ideals." "That is why he finds a place in the hearts of the people of both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu," Mr. Karunanidhi remarked.
Deliberation needed
Stressing the need for deliberation to solve problems, the Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa said: "In the times to come, solution to all disputes and problem could be found through deliberation across the country."
Mr. Yeddyurappa said that there has been a sea of goodwill between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the past several centuries.The unveiling of the Thiruvalluvar statue in Bangalore and Sarvajna statue in Chennai was the result of this goodwill. He said: "It is my dream that the people of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka should share a peaceful relationship. These (Thiruvalluvar and Sarvajna) statues are not just two bronze statues, but are the symbols of the bonding of hearts."
Water issue
Referring to the respect that the two scholars had for farmers, he said that scholars spoke highly about the contribution of the farmers to the society.
"All farmers, irrespective of their language, should get water to their crop. Both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Governments should make sure that the crops do not perish for want of water. Thiruvalluvar and Sarvajna's words should guide us in every walk of life," the CM said.
Earlier, the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Siddaramaiah said that this event should become a precursor to all outstanding inter-State disputes and maintain unity of the country.
Among those present included Mr. Karunanidhi's wife Dayaluammal, Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology A. Raja, a host of ministers from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, poets, and writers. An estimated 30,000 people from across the State turned out at the RBNMS grounds in Ulsoor, to witness the unveiling ceremony.
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Tiruvalluvar statue in Kanyakumari
Thiruvalluvar (Tamil: திருவள்ளுவர்) was a celebrated Tamil poet who wrote the Thirukkural, a work on ethics in Tamil literature.
Thiruvalluvar's period (based on the Thirukkural per se) is between the second century BC and the eighth century AD. [1]
The name Thiruvalluvar (ThiruValluvar) consists of Thiru (a polite Tamil word, similar to Mr)[2] and Valluvar (a polite name for Valluvan, according to Tamil tradition). There are a few legends abound about the birthplace of Thiruvalluvar. One legend associates him to Madurai, the ancient capital of the Pandya Hindu rulers who vigorously promoted Tamil literature. According to another he was born and lived in Mylapore, a part of present day Chennai city and travelled to Madurai to submit his work, the Thirukural, for approval of the king (Pandian) and his college of poets. His wife is called as Vasuki.[3]
There are, also, traditional stories citing the Tamil Sangam of Madurai (the assembly/conference of eminent scholars and researchers conducted on a regular basis) as the authority through which Thirukkural was introduced to the world. Thiruvalluvar might have spent most part of his life in Madurai because it was under Pandia rulers that many Tamil poets flourished. There are also recent claim by Kanyakumari Historical and Cultural Research Centre (KHCRC) that Valluvar was a king who ruled Valluvanadu in the hilly tracts of Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu. [4]
Thirukkural
Thirukkural is one of most revered ancient works in the Tamil [5] . Kural is considered as 'World common faith', as it shows the way for human morals and betterment in life. The Kural has been translated into most languages, likely next only to the Bible and the Quran. The Latin translation of Thirukkural made by Constanzo Beschi in 1730 did much to make known to European intellectuals the richness and beauty of Oriental Tamil literature.
Thirukkural is a cir formed by combining the two words Thiru and Kural, i.e. Thiru + Kural = Thirukkural.
Thirukkural is divided into three sections. Section one deals with Aram doing things, with conscience and honor, Section two discusses Porul realities or facts of life, and the Section three dwells on Inbam the worldly pleasures. The First section has 38 chapters, Second has 70 chapters and the Third 25 chapters. Each Chapters consists of 10 couplets or kurals thus making 1330 couplets in total.
The first Kural is Agara Muthala Ezhuthellam Aathi; Bagavan Muthatrey Ulagu, which means "Like 'A' vowel is the starting for vacabulary, so as the divine Sun God for earth'
There is a 133 feet tall statue of Thiruvalluvar erected at the southern tip of Indian subcontinent (Kanyakumari) where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean confluence. The 133 ft denotes Thirukkural's 133 Chapters or athikarams and the show of three fingers, to denote the three themes Aram, Porul, and Inbam ie the Sections on Morals, Wealth and Rejoice.
Sarvajna
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Sarvajña (Sanskrit for "all-knowing", Kannada: ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ), was a poet in the Kannada language. He is famous for his pithy three-lined poems which are called tripadis, "with three padas, three-liners", a form of Vachanas. He is also referred as Sarvagna in modern translation.
The period of Sarvajña's life has not been determined accurately, and very little is known about him. Based on studies of his literary style and the references of later writers, historians estimate that he may have lived during the first half of the 16th century. Some references in his works indicate that his real name was Puṣpadatta - Sarvajña appears to have been his pseudonym. His father was a Shaivaite Brahmin and his mother was a Shudra widow named Mali. His father met his mother at a place in present day Dharwar district in Karnataka on his way to Benares on a pilgrimage. Sarvagna grew up as a wandering monk
In all, about 2000 three-liners are attributed to Sarvajna. It is possible that some of these were written by later authors. Popular because of their alliterative structure and simplicity, they deal mainly with social, ethical and religious issues. A number of riddles are also attributed to Sarvajna.
Channappa Uttangi was awarded the Kannada Sahitya Sammelana prize in 1949 for his groundbreaking work on Sarvajna.
Being a monk, he says how he became an "all-knower" in one of his tripadi.
- Sarvajna-nembuvanu garvadind-adanvane
Sarvarolagondu nudi-galitu vidyeya-
parvatave aad noda Sarvajna
"All-knower has not become All-knower merely out of vanity
he learnt one bit of information from everyone
and became a veritable mountain of knowledge"
- chittavillade guDiya suttidare falavEnu? : ಚಿತ್ತವಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಗುಡಿಯ ಸುತ್ತಿದರೆ ಫಲವೇನು?
ettu gANavanu hottu tA nityadali : ಎತ್ತು ಗಾಣವ ಹೊತ್ತು ನಿತ್ಯದಲಿ
sutti baMdaMte sarvajna : ಸುತ್ತಿ ಬಂದಂತೆ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ
Meaning : Circling around the temple without devotion without dedication is as useless as an ox circling around a mill.
- Elu kotiye koti, Elu lakshave laksha ಏಳು ಕೋಟಿಯೆ ಕೋಟಿ, ಏಳು ಲಕ್ಷವೆ ಲಕ್ಷ
Elu savirada Eppattu vachanagala ಏಳು ಸಾವಿರದ ಎಪ್ಪತ್ತು ವಚನಗಳ
Helidanu kela Sarvajna ಹೇಳಿದನು ಕೇಳ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ
" Over all meaning is Saravajna has said 70707070 vachanas (Tripadi)"
- Majjige illada oota ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಊಟ
lajjegetta hennanthe Sarvajna ಲಜ್ಜೆಗೆಟ್ಟ ಹೆಣ್ಣಂತೆ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ
" Dinner without butter milk is like a lady without shy".
- saalavanu koMbaaga haalOgaruMDaMte, - ಸಾಲವನು ಕೊಂಬಾಗ ಹಾಲೋಗರುಂಡಂತೆ
saaliganu baMdu eLevaaga - ಸಾಲಿಗನು ಬಂದು ಎಳೆವಾಗ
kibbadiya keelu muridaMte sarvjna - ಕಿಬ್ಬದಿಯ ಕೀಲು ಮುರಿದಂತೆ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ
"Sweet as milk and nectar it is to get a loan
..but when the creditor comes after you,
..its painful as a broken ribcage"
- "A drunkard is like a pig.
The poor pig, however, is helpful.
The drunk is worse and useless."
- "Wearing marks of ash,
if one goes to heaven,
a donkey (that rolls in ash) sure goes."
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