User:துரை.மாலிறையன்
Born on August 29, 1942, Poet Durai.Maaliraiyan, also known as Durai.Narayanassamy, is an erudite figure in the realm of Tamil literature. Holding advanced degrees like M.A., B.Ed, and a Brevet in Tamil bestowed by the French Government, he served as a dedicated teacher of the Tamil language.
Educational & Professional Background:
Degrees: M. A, B.Ed
Brevet in Tamil (French Government)
Profession:
Retired Tamil language teacher
Family :
Married to Suriyavijayakumari (21.02.1947-27.01.2009), a woman of accolades like ‘Best social worker’ and ‘Best teacher’.
Together, they founded a Trust and devoted 20 years to social service, targeting support for women, children, and differently-abled individuals.
Durai’s youth was marked by a passion for an egalitarian society, transcending caste and religious boundaries. His commitment to this vision was evident when he entered into an inter-caste marriage, blessed by the esteemed poet Perunchitranar.
Social Service:
Their Trust encourages visually challenged individuals by sponsoring Tamil elocution contests through Puduvai Kamban Kazhagam and awards gold medals to top-performing students in Tamil in public exams.
Mentors & Influences:
Influenced and mentored by figures like Irasappanar and Sivakannappa.
Fostered professional relationships with renowned poets such as Perunchitranar and M L Thangappa.
His wife played an instrumental role in fostering his poetic aspirations.
The humanitarian services of Mother Theresa, especially towards the impoverished and destitute, greatly inspired both him and his wife.
Literary Contributions:
Durai has penned an impressive 40 books, with his notable works including:
- Kadharkannigal (1986)
- Ilangkuruththukkal (1986)
- Sirikkum Ilampirai (1987)
- Thenpookal (1987)
- Muthamizhcholai (1987)
- Mozhippayirchipaadalgal (1987)
- Pasumiyin Kanneer (1987)
- Thirukkural Poonga (1987)
- Olipayirchi Paadalgal (1988)
- Paadi Vilayaadu Papa (1988)
- Arivuttum Kadaippaadalgal (1989)
- Kanakkuppayirchi Paadalgal (1989)
- Ariviyal Vidukadhaigal (1990)
- Ariviyal Vaanile (1997)
- Kadaigalil Ariviyal Pudhirgal (1998)
- Panjumittai (2018)
In 1990, he penned "Arivoliyum ariyaamai irulum", a compilation of poems and essays, under the scheme of the Department of Education, Puducherry.
His book "Tamizh ezuchchi thazhlisaiyum thuraiyum" (2017) showcases his mastery over rarely used metered verses in Tamil.
Awards & Accolades:
Recipient of numerous awards including:
Puducherry State Best Teacher Award (1993)
National Best Teacher Award (1994)
Tamizhmaamani Award by Puducherry Government (2007)
Nallaasiriyaar Award (1998) for his teaching services
Best Writer Award (1995) from Anaithindiya Yezhutaalar Sangam
Spiritual Poet Award (1996) from Puducherry Cuddalore Archdiocese
Kavimaamani Award (2002) by Ulaga Tamizh Kavignar Peravai, and many more.
Several of his works have been the focus of Doctoral and M. Phil research studies in esteemed institutions like Madras University, Pondicherry University, and Madurai Kamarajar University.
Today, he continues to enrich the Tamil literary world with his profound writings, receiving accolades for his proficiency in crafting poems across all forms of metered verses in the Tamil language. His unwavering commitment to literature, combined with his passion for societal welfare, makes him a beacon in Tamil literature and social service.