G. Sankara Kurup

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Template:Infobox writer G. Sankara Kurup, (3 June 1901 – 2 February 1978) better known as Mahakavi G (The Great Poet G), was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award―the highest Indian literary honor. He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 1968 to 1972 and received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1967. He was also a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Soviet Land Nehru Award.

Life and career

Sankara Kurup was born on June 3, 1901 at Nayathode, a hamlet in the erstwhile Kingdom of Cochin (now in Ernakulam district of the south Indian state of Kerala) to Nellikkappilli Variyath Sankara Warrier and Vadakkani Marath Lakshmikutty Marasyar[1] His early education was at the local schools in Nayathode and Perumbavoor after passing his 7th standard examination, he passed the Vernacular Higher Examination from a school in Muvattupuzha.[2] Subsequently, he started his career as the headmaster of Kottamam Convent School when he was only 16 and during his tenure there, continued his studies to pass the Malayalam Pandit and Vidwan examinations. In 1927, he moved to Thiruvilluamala High School as the Malayalam Pandit and to Thrissur training school in 1927 as a teacher. In 1931, he joined Maharaja's College, Ernakulam as a lecturer where he stayed until his retirement from service as a professor in 1956.[2] He also served as a producer at the Thiruvananthapuram station of the All India Radio.[1]

Sankara Kurup served Kerala Sahitya Akademi as its fourth president.[3] n He was also the president of the Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad and served as the chief editor of its official magazine; it was during his tenure that the magazine became a tri-monthly.[4] He edited another magazine, too, titled Thilakam. In 1968, he was nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.[4]

Sankara Kurup married Subhadra Amma in 1931 and the couple had two children, a son, Ravindranath and a daughter, Radha.[1][5] Radha was married to M. Achuthan, an academic and a prominent literary critic.[6] He died on February 2, 1979, aged 76, at Vappalassery, near Angamaly in Ernakulam district, Kerala, succumbing to the trauma following a surgery.[4]

Legacy

Kurup on a 2003 stamp of India

Kurup published his first poem, called Salutation to Nature in 1918, while still a student[7] and his first poetry anthology, Sahitya Kouthukam, was published in 1923.[8] By the time he published Sooryakanthi in 1935, he had already established his place among Malayalam poets. Overall, he published over 40 books which included 25 poetry anthologies, short stories, memoirs, play and prose.[9][10] He translated the Rubáiyát (1932) of Omar Khayyám, the Sanskrit Meghadūta (1944) of Kalidas, and the collection of poems Gitanjali (1959) of Rabindranath Tagore into Malayalam.[2] He also wrote the lyrics for P. J. Cherian's Nirmala, (1948), the first Malayalam film to incorporate music and songs.[11] Besides Nirmala, he wrote the lyrics for such movies as Oral Koodi Kallanayi, Abhayam, Aduthaduthu and Olipporu.[12] His poems have been translated into English by A. K. Ramanujan under the title, Selected poems of G. Sankara Kurup.[13] Along with his masterpiece, Odakuzhal, Poojapushpam, Nimisham, Navathidhi, Ithalukal, Pathikante Paattu, Muthukal, Anthardaham, Chenkathirukal, Vishwadarshanam, Madhuram Soumyam Deeptham, and Sandhya Ragam are considered as his major works.[2] His autobiography was titled Ormmayude Olangalil, and was published by National Book Stall.[14]

Awards and honors

Sankara Kurup received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry in 1961 for his anthology, Viswadarshanam.[15] The Central Sahitya Akademi honored him with their annual award for poetry in 1963.[16] He was the first winner of the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary award, when the award was instituted in 1965.[17][18] He received the prize for his anthology, Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute) which was published in 1950;[16][19] He set apart a part of the prize money to establish Odakkuzhal Award in 1968 and the work was later translated into Hindi, titled, Bansuri.[2] In 1967, he received the Soviet Land Nehru Award and a year later, the Government of India awarded him he third highest civilian honor of the Padma Bhushan.[20][21] The India Post issued a commemorative postal stamp on Kurup in 2003, under the series, Jnanpith Award Winners.[22]

Work

Poetry

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  • Ithalukal, Sankara Kurup, G.. find.uoc.ac.in(1955). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Odakkuzhal{{#if:G. Sankara Kurup|, G. Sankara Kurup}. DC Books
  • G-yude Theranjedutha Kavithakal{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ(1972)
  • G-yude Kuttikavithakal{{#if:G Sankara Kurup|, G Sankara Kurup}. Mambazham. ISBN 9789386680174
  • Jeevana Sangeetham{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ(1964)
  • Pathikante Paattu{{#if:G Sankara Kurup|, G Sankara Kurup}. DC Books
  • Maduram, Saumyam, Deeptham{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ(1966)
  • Moonnaruviyum Oru Puzhayum{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ(1963)
  • Velichathinte Dhoothan - Kavithakal{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ(1979)
  • Sandhyaragam: Kavithakaḷ{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ(1971)
  • Sooryakanthiyum Mattu Pradhana Kavithakalum{{#if:G. Sankara Kurup|, G. Sankara Kurup}. DC Books
  • Odakkuzhal Therenjadeutha 60 Ghandakruthikal{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Mathrubhumi Books(1966)
  • Antardhahaṃ: Kavitakaḷ{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ : National Book Stall(1953)
  • Kavitha Parvam{{#if:G Sankara Kuru|, G Sankara Kuru}. DC Books. ISBN 9788126416141
  • Malayala Kavya Sangraham, Sankara Kurup, G.. find.uoc.ac.in(1973). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Ratnavali, G, Sankara Kurup. find.uoc.ac.in. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Katte Vaa Kadale Vaa, G, Sankarakuruppu. find.uoc.ac.in(1964). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Oalappeeppi, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue(2019-01-28). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Kavithaparvam, Sankara Kurup, G., Govindan Nair, Edasserry, Kurup, O. N. V, Krishna Pillai, Changampuzha.. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. DC Books(2007). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Ilamchundukal, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Chenkathirukal, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Vidyarthimithram(1975). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Viswadarsanam, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society(1976). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Vilasalahari, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Nimisham, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society(1945). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Meghachaya, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Poorna Publications. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Navathithi, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue(1951). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Vanagayakan, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Venus. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Swapna Saudham, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Patheyam, G. Sankara Kurup. Sahitya Pravarthaka Co-operative Society(1961). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Vellilparavakal, G. Sankara Kurup. National Library. Mangalodayam(1955). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Kavanakalika (Poetic Buds)
  • Dharmarashmi (The Rays of Justice)
  • Muthukal (Pearls)
  • Swathanthryodhayam (Sunrise of Freedom)
  • Poojapushpam (Flowers for Offering)[23]
  • Ente Veyil (My Sunlight)

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Short Story anthologies

  • Rajanandini, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue(1948). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Harischandran, Sankara Kurup, G.. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. S Sundar Iyer & Sons(1949). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Radharaani, Sankara Kurup, G.. find.uoc.ac.in(1962). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Kathakauthukam

Essays

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  • Ummar Ghayamum mattu kavithakalum, Sankara Kurup, G.. find.uoc.ac.in(1969). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • G-yude Note Book{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Vidhyarthimithram Press & Book Depot(1967)
  • G-yude Gadyalekhanangal{{#if:G. Sankara Kurup|, G. Sankara Kurup}. DC Books
  • Madhyama Vyayogam, Kurup.G, Sankara. find.uoc.ac.in. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Sahithya Ratnam, G, Sankara Kurup. find.uoc.ac.in. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Sahithya Parichayam, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Mathrubhumi(1986). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Dharmaputhrar, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Poorna Publications. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Gadyopaharam, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue(1944). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Lekhamala, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Mutthum Chippiyum (Pearl and Oyster) (1958)
  • * Sahithya Kauthukam, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. Raman Menon(1923). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Rakkuyilukal, G. Sankara Kurup. National Library. Mangalodayam(1956). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Bhashadeepika
  • Bhasha Praveshika (2 volumes)

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Plays

  • Iruttinu Munpu, Sankara Kurup, G.. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue(1954). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Sandhya, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue(1955). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • August 15, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue. P. K. Brothers(1956). Retrieved 2019-01-28.

Translations

Biography, autobiography

  • Ormmayude Olangalil{{#if:Sankara Kurup|, Sankara Kurup}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ : National Book Stall(1984). ISBN 9788126465958
  • Haidarali, Sankara Kurup, G.. find.uoc.ac.in(1977). Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  • Tippu Sultan, G. Sankara Kurup. Kerala State Central Library Catalogue(2019-01-28). Retrieved 2019-01-28.

Letters

  • Hr̥udayathint̲e Vātāyanaṅṅaḷ: Mahākavi Ji. Śaṅkarakkur̲uppint̲e 131 kathukaḷ{{#if:Sanaka Kurup|, Sanaka Kurup}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ : National Book Stall(1987)
  • Vakkam Abdul Khaderinu Gyude Kathukal{{#if:Sankara Kurup|, Sankara Kurup}. Kēraḷa Bhāṣhā Institute(2007). ISBN 9788176385992

Translations into other languages

  • Selected poems of G. Sankara Kurup.{{#if:Sankara Kurup|, Sankara Kurup}. Dialogue Calcutta; distributors: Stechert-Hafner, New York(1969)
  • Sweet, Gentle, Radiant: Selected Poems of G. Sankara Kurup{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sahitya Akademi(2001). ISBN 978-81-260-1341-8
  • Eka aura Naciketā tathā anya kavitāem̐: Oṭakkuzhalakī paravartī racanāem̐{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Bhāratīya Jñānapīṭha(1966). ISBN 978-81-263-0620-6

Books and articles on G. Sankara Kurup

  • Sooryakanthiyude Kavi - Jeevacharithram{{#if:Sethukumari|, Sethukumari}. Samsthana Balasahithya Institute(1990)
  • Mahakavi G. Sankara Kurup{{#if:Lilavati|, Lilavati}. Sahitya Akademi(1990)
  • Pr̲aṇāmaṃ: Mahākavi G. : Vāyana, Punarvāyana, Smaraṇa{{#if:Madhusūdanan|, Madhusūdanan}(2014). ISBN 9788124019634
  • G. Sankara Kurup.{{#if:University of Delhi|, University of Delhi}(1966)
  • Hindī aur Malayālama ke do simbôlik (pratīkavādī) kavi{{#if:Chandraśekharan Nāir|, Chandraśekharan Nāir}(1979)
  • Jyoti Kalash: A series on Jnanpith Award winners{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}(1998)
  • Mahākavi G.: Niroopaṇaṃ{{#if:John|, John}. National Book Stall(1978)
  • G. Sankara Kurup and His Poetry. Indian Literature({Template:Date).
  • G-yude Kāvyasādhana: Niroopanam.{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Vidyārthimitr̲aṃ Press & Book Depot(1975)
  • Śaṅkarakkur̲upp Vimarśhikkappedunnu{{#if:Sukumar Azhikode|, Sukumar Azhikode}. Imprint Books(1997). ISBN 9788185546940
  • G. Śaṅkara Kur̲uppint̲e Sāhityapr̲apañchaṃ{{#if:Nārāyaṇan|, Nārāyaṇan}. National Book Stall(1987)
  • REFLECTIONS: Remembering a Poet: A Note on G. Sankara Kurup. Indian Literature({Template:Year).
  • Interview with G. Sankara Kurup. Mahfil({Template:Date).

Filmography

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Profile of G. Sankara Kurup. malayalasangeetham.info(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 G. Sankara Kurup - Malayalam writer. www.keralaculture.org. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  3. ↑ Succession list of Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries.. Kerala Sahitya Akademi(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Biography on Kerala Sahitya Akademi portal. Kerala Sahitya Akademi(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  5. ↑ A house for a poet, Pradeep, K.. The Hindu(2015-04-10). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  6. ↑ Literary critic Achuthan passes away in Kochi - Times of India. The Times of India(April 10, 2017). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  7. ↑ G. Sankara Kurup Jnanpith Award Awarded In 1965. Edubilla(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  8. ↑ G. Sankara Kurup and his Poetry. Indian Literature({Template:Date).
  9. ↑ List of Books on Kerala Sahitya Akademi portal. Kerala Sahitya Akademi(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  10. ↑ Modern Indian Literature, an Anthology: Surveys and poems{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sahitya Akademi(1992). ISBN 978-81-7201-324-0
  11. ↑ NIRMALA 1948. The Hindu(2009-09-21). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  12. ↑ List of Malayalam Movies by Lyricist G Sankara Kurup. malayalasangeetham.info(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  13. ↑ Selected poems of G. Sankara Kurup.{{#if:Sankara Kurup|, Sankara Kurup}. Dialogue Calcutta; distributors: Stechert-Hafner, New York(1969)
  14. ↑ Ormmayude Olangalil{{#if:Sankara Kurup|, Sankara Kurup}. Sāhityapr̲avarttaka Sahakaraṇasaṅghaṃ : National Book Stall(1984). ISBN 9788126465958
  15. ↑ Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry. Kerala Sahitya Akademi(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Malayalam literary award winners. Kerala Sahitya Akademi(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  17. ↑ Jnanpith Laureates Official listings. Jnanpith Website.
  18. ↑ Jnanpith Template:Webarchive
  19. ↑ തമ്പുരാനോട്‌ ജി പറഞ്ഞു: പറ്റില്ല, വസന്തന്‍, എസ് കെ. Mathrubhumi(February 11, 2018). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  20. ↑ Padma Bhushan. Government of India(2015). Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  21. ↑ Padma Awards. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India(2015). Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  22. ↑ Commemorative and definitive stamps. postagestamps.gov.in(2019-01-27). Retrieved 2019-01-27.
  23. ↑ Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Sasay to Zorgot{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sahitya Akademi(1992). ISBN 978-81-260-1221-3

Further reading

  • Western Influence on Malayalam Language and Literature{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sahitya Akademi(1972). ISBN 978-81-260-0413-3
  • Mahakavi G. SANKARA KURUP (Full text), M. Leelavati. Sahitya Akademi(1990). Retrieved 2019-01-28.

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