Sathasiva Iyer was born at Alaveddy, Jaffna in 1882 as the only son to his parents Thiyagaraja Iyer and Chellammal. He served in the department of Education of Ceylon during colonial times first as a teacher and rose up the ladder as Head Master, School Inspector and then as the Director of Education.[3]
As a Writer
He was a scholar in Sanskrit, Tamil and English. He translated "Ritu Samhara" written by the famous Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa. It is a poetical creation depicting the six seasons. The poems show the different facets of nature during each season. It is a romantic sight. Sathasiva Iyer named it as Ritu Samhara Kaviyam (Tamil: இருது சங்கார காவியம்).[4]
Another book written by him is a literary work where he has published an ancient Tamil literature Ainguru Nooru (Tamil ஐங்குறு நூறு) that was in poetry interpreted by him in verse.[5]
He also translated religious devotional poems from Sanskrit to Tamil. Devi Thoththira Manchari (Poetic composition in praise of Goddess Devi) and Devi Maanasa poosai anthaathi (Mental Worship of Devi) are two examples; there are others. Anthaathi is a style in Tamil poetry wherein stanzas are composed so that the terminal part of a stanza becomes the initial part of the next.
Batticaloa district in the Eastern Province is famous for its folk songs (நாட்டார் பாடல்கள்). Sathasiva Iyer collected the Palm-leaf manuscripts from interior areas, printed and published them as a book with the title Vasanthan Kavi Thirattu. Vasanthan is the local name for folk songs. Sometimes it is called as Vayanthan.[6]
He also helped in the publication of a compilation of Children's songs in Tamil. Around 1942, he served as the editor of a Tamil journal named Kalanithi that served to improve Tamil culture.[6] In 1945 he also served as Editor of a quarterly journal called SuvaDharma Potham.[7]
Social works
Sathasiva Iyer took an important role in the establishment of Arya Dravida Bhasha Viruthi Sangam (Academy for the Development of Aryan and Dravidian languages). The Academy conducted Pravesa Pandithar (entrance examination), Bala Pandithar and Pandithar examinations. These qualifications were recognised by the government. He took necessary steps so that those who qualified in these examinations got teaching jobs in schools and colleges. Even serving teachers sat for these examinations as this additional qualification enabled them for an increased salary. Those who qualified in Bala Pandithar got an increase of 5 rupees while those who passed Pandithar examination got 10 rupees increase. These amounts may look ridiculous in today's context but considering that a teacher's starting salary was 43 rupees, at that time, the figures represent 11.6 percent and 23.25 percent respectively; a significant increase.[8]
He established a school opposite Chunnakam Kathiramalai Devasthanam, where Tamil and Sanskrit were taught to students by eminent teachers. The famed Tamil scholar Vidwa Siromani C. Ganesha Iyer had been in charge of this school.[8]
^K.P. Ratnam. . Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2022. Many Sanskrit works were also translated into Tamil in verse and prose. In this branch of studies, Arumuga Navalar, ... Sathasiva Iyer and S. Nadarajah made considerable contributions.
^பகுதி வித்தியாதரிசியாகச் சேவையாற்றிக் காலஞ்சென்ற யா.தி.சதாசிவ ஐயர் (Tamil)
^ ab"சங்கம் வளர்த்த சதாசிவஐயர்" (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 October 2021.] (Tamil)
^இலங்கையில் தமிழ்ப் பத்திரிகைகள் சஞ்சிகைகள்(Tamil)
^ ab"சதாசிவ ஐயர்" (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 6 February 2014.
Notes
^The word Muhandiram is not a part of his name. It is a title prevalent in Sri Lanka during the Colonial British rule. It is found before his name on the web pages referenced here and several writeups in Tamil language books and periodicals. It can be safely assumed that the Colonial government bestowed this title on him for his services to the society. The word is used with his name in this article in synonym with other articles about him on other sources only.
March 03, 2023
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Not to be confused with T Sadasiva Iyer Muhandiram T Sathasiva Iyer N 1 Tamil ம க ந த ரம த சத ச வ ஐயர 1882 27 November 1950 is a Ceylon Tamil scholar and a writer in Tamil language 1 He has translated many Sanskrit literature into Tamil 2 Muhandiram Sathasiva IyerBornT Sathasiva Iyer1882Alaveddy Jaffna CeylonDied27 November 1950 1950 11 27 aged 67 68 NationalityCeylon TamilKnown forTamil Scholar teacherParent s Thiyagaraja IyerChellammal Contents 1 Life Notes 2 As a Writer 3 Social works 4 References 5 NotesLife Notes EditSathasiva Iyer was born at Alaveddy Jaffna in 1882 as the only son to his parents Thiyagaraja Iyer and Chellammal He served in the department of Education of Ceylon during colonial times first as a teacher and rose up the ladder as Head Master School Inspector and then as the Director of Education 3 As a Writer EditHe was a scholar in Sanskrit Tamil and English He translated Ritu Samhara written by the famous Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa It is a poetical creation depicting the six seasons The poems show the different facets of nature during each season It is a romantic sight Sathasiva Iyer named it as Ritu Samhara Kaviyam Tamil இர த சங க ர க வ யம 4 Another book written by him is a literary work where he has published an ancient Tamil literature Ainguru Nooru Tamil ஐங க ற ந ற that was in poetry interpreted by him in verse 5 He also translated religious devotional poems from Sanskrit to Tamil Devi Thoththira Manchari Poetic composition in praise of Goddess Devi and Devi Maanasa poosai anthaathi Mental Worship of Devi are two examples there are others Anthaathi is a style in Tamil poetry wherein stanzas are composed so that the terminal part of a stanza becomes the initial part of the next Batticaloa district in the Eastern Province is famous for its folk songs ந ட ட ர ப டல கள Sathasiva Iyer collected the Palm leaf manuscripts from interior areas printed and published them as a book with the title Vasanthan Kavi Thirattu Vasanthan is the local name for folk songs Sometimes it is called as Vayanthan 6 He also helped in the publication of a compilation of Children s songs in Tamil Around 1942 he served as the editor of a Tamil journal named Kalanithi that served to improve Tamil culture 6 In 1945 he also served as Editor of a quarterly journal called SuvaDharma Potham 7 Social works EditSathasiva Iyer took an important role in the establishment of Arya Dravida Bhasha Viruthi Sangam Academy for the Development of Aryan and Dravidian languages The Academy conducted Pravesa Pandithar entrance examination Bala Pandithar and Pandithar examinations These qualifications were recognised by the government He took necessary steps so that those who qualified in these examinations got teaching jobs in schools and colleges Even serving teachers sat for these examinations as this additional qualification enabled them for an increased salary Those who qualified in Bala Pandithar got an increase of 5 rupees while those who passed Pandithar examination got 10 rupees increase These amounts may look ridiculous in today s context but considering that a teacher s starting salary was 43 rupees at that time the figures represent 11 6 percent and 23 25 percent respectively a significant increase 8 He established a school opposite Chunnakam Kathiramalai Devasthanam where Tamil and Sanskrit were taught to students by eminent teachers The famed Tamil scholar Vidwa Siromani C Ganesha Iyer had been in charge of this school 8 References Edit K S Sivakumaran 8 October 2008 An introduction on vintage Lankan Tamil poets Daily News Sri Lanka Retrieved 8 October 2013 K P Ratnam Tamil Studies in Ceylon 1968 Archived from the original on 5 September 2012 Retrieved 24 February 2022 Many Sanskrit works were also translated into Tamil in verse and prose In this branch of studies Arumuga Navalar Sathasiva Iyer and S Nadarajah made considerable contributions பக த வ த த ய தர ச ய கச ச வ ய ற ற க க லஞ ச ன ற ய த சத ச வ ஐயர Tamil இர த சங க ர க வ யம Tamil ஐங க ற ந ற ம லம ம உர ய ம Tamil a b சங கம வளர த த சத ச வஐயர in Tamil Archived from the original on 24 October 2021 Tamil இலங க ய ல தம ழ ப பத த ர க கள சஞ ச க கள Tamil a b சத ச வ ஐயர in Tamil Archived from the original on 6 February 2014 Notes Edit The word Muhandiram is not a part of his name It is a title prevalent in Sri Lanka during the Colonial British rule It is found before his name on the web pages referenced here and several writeups in Tamil language books and periodicals It can be safely assumed that the Colonial government bestowed this title on him for his services to the society The word is used with his name in this article in synonym with other articles about him on other sources only Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title T Sathasiva Iyer amp oldid 1142488507, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
