PM releases 21-volume compendium of Subramania Bharati's complete works
On 11 December 2024, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi released a 21-volume compendium of the complete works of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary.
Summary
On 11 December 2024, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the compendium of complete works of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati, on the poet's birth anniversary. The PM praised six decades of work by Seeni Vishwanathan in compiling 'Kaala Varisaiyil Bharathiyar Padaippugal' in 21 volumes, each with commentary and annotations. He noted that Bharati, who lived only 39 years, translated the Gita into Tamil; the release coincided with Gita Jayanti.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 11 Dec 2024, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi
- Work
- Kaala Varisaiyil Bharathiyar Padaippugal - 21 volumes
- Compiled by
- Seeni Vishwanathan (six decades)
- Occasion
- Bharati's birth anniversary; Gita Jayanti
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In how many volumes is the compendium of Subramania Bharati's complete works, released by PM Modi on 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 21
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the PM lauded six decades of work for the compilation of 'Kaala Varisaiyil Bharathiyar Padaippugal' in 21 volumes.
Whose six decades of work went into compiling the compendium of Subramania Bharati's works released on 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Seeni Vishwanathan
PIB (11 Dec 2024): the PM said the hard work of Seeni Vishwanathan over six decades was a penance that will benefit generations.
Which text did Subramania Bharati translate into Tamil, as recalled by PM Modi on Gita Jayanti, 11 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — The Bhagavad Gita
PIB (11 Dec 2024): 'He translated Gita into Tamil, providing a simple and accessible interpretation of its profound message,' the PM said.