Poet, Social
Reformer and a Philosopher
Kumaran
Asan was born in Ezhava community that was condemned to untouchability. He was
one of the makers of modern India.
Early life
Kumaran
Asan was born on the 12th of April 1873 at Kayikkara, thiruvananthapuram.
He was named Kumaru by his parents Narayan Perungudi and mother Kali. His
father was also a great poet and so was Asan as it was in his blood right from
his birth.
Birth of the Poet in ‘ASAN’
Asan
developed interest towards Kathkali and also classical music at a very young
age. He always belonged to the world of music and poems.
At the
age of 14, his father tried to get him a job as an accountant in a wholesale
shop. But Asan quit the job. Later he tried to make Asan work as a teacher in a
primary school. Asan quit that job too and joined college to continue his
higher studies in Sanskrit. It was during this time Asan learnt poetry under
Manamboor govindan Asan..
Asan
also wanted to learn Tantra and Yoga. And so he worked as an apprentice in a
temple at Vakkom. During this time, he started composing devotional songs for
the regular worshippers in the temple and that’s how his journey of poet began. He
obtained his gift of Poetry during this period.
Marriage life of Kumaran Asan
Kumaran Asan
married Bhanumathiamma at the age of 45. Bhanumathiamma was a social worker
herself. She was the daughter of the younger brother of Dr Palpu’s father.
Bhanumathiamma remarried after Kumaru’s untimely death.
Shree Narayan Guru curing Kumaran’s illness
Kumaran
was seriously ill since his birth. His father requested Shree Narayan Guru to
visit his house when Kumaran Asan was 18 years old. Kumaran was bed ridden
during the Guru’s visit. The saint said that he care cure his illness and added
that Kumaru would become his disciple in future.
After
this incident, Asan’s life got toggled. Swamy took him under his care. He was
sent to Bangalore for his higher studies in Sanskrit where he obtained a
specialization in Tarka Sastra. Later he also studied in Madras and Calcutta
for about 5 years. It was during this period he was introduced to the English
language and Asan immediately mastered his with his love towards the language.
After
his studies, Asan returned to Thiruvananthapuram and worked as a dedicated
volunteer of SN
DP (shree Narayan Dharma Paripalan Yogam)
DP (shree Narayan Dharma Paripalan Yogam)
Dr Palpu in Kumaran's life
Dr
Palpu, doctor come reformer was also a great disciple of Narayana Guru. And
therefore by Guru’s advise, Dr Palpu took in Kumaran and gave a new life to
him. He guided him in his studies and it was Dr Palpu who suggested Kumaran to
continue his studies of Sanskrit in Calcutta.
Works of Kumaran Asan
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