Thirukkuralar V. Munusamy
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Tirukkuralar V. Munusamy | |
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| Born | V. Munusamy 26 September 1913 Thogaippadi, Villupuram ,
Tirukkural |
| Spouse | Gyanambal |
| Children | 8 (6 sons and 2 daughters) |
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V. Munusamy (26 September 1913 – 4 January 1994), known by the public as Tirukkuralar Munusamy, was a
Tirukkural. He also served as a member of Indian Parliament during 1952–1957.[1]
Early life
Munusamy was born on 26 September 1913 in
Government Law College in Chennai
.
Early career
By 1943, he became a scholar in Tamil.[citation needed] At a young age, Munusamy displayed interest towards the
Malaikottai neighbourhood of Tiruchi. In 1941, Munusamy conducted the first ever Tirukkural conference in Salem, which was attended by scholars such as Devaneya Pavanar. While staying in Puraisaiwalkam during his college years, he conducted Tirukkural classes and also campaigns holding Kural placards with scholars such as A. K. Paranthamanar, Natesanar, and Vadivelanar. Soon, he conducted a Kural conference in Chennai, which saw the participation of such professors as R. P. Sethupillai, Subramania Pillai, and Rasakannanar.[citation needed
]
See also
- Tirukkural
