New Delhi: Releasing the compendium of the complete works of the great Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the power of words in Indian philosophy and Bharati’s enduring impact on Indian culture and heritage.
The Prime Minister commended the extraordinary and tireless efforts of six decades that led to the compilation of Kaala Varisaiyil Bharathiyar Padaippugal in 21 volumes.
He noted the relevance of compiling significant works today, referencing how Maharishi Vyasa’s writings in the Puranas still resonate, alongside the complete works of Swami Vivekananda, Babasaheb Ambedkar, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay.
Lauding Subramania Bharati as a visionary thinker, Mr. Modi said, “Bharathiyar was not just the heritage of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil language, but a thinker whose every breath was dedicated to the service of Maa Bharati.”
Mr. Modi also recalled his participation in the International Bharati Festival and the efforts to present Bharati’s vision to the world. He drew a connection between Subramania Bharati and Kashi, underlining the poet’s time in Kashi as a key phase of his creative journey. Bharati visited Kashi for knowledge, where he wrote many works, and his family continues to live there.
The newly released 23-volume compendium of Bharati’s works, compiled and edited by Seeni Viswanathan and published by Alliance Publishers, contains details on editions, explanations, documents, background information, and philosophical insights into Bharati’s writings.
