G. S. Shivarudrappa
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Dr. G.S. Shivarudrappa (born February 7, 1926) is a Kannada
poet
, writer
and research
er who was awarded the title of Rashtrakavi by the Government of Karnataka
on November 1, 2006.
, in Shivamogga district of Karnataka
. His father was a school teacher. He did his primary and secondary schooling in Shikaripura.
Mr. Shivarudrappa who is a known "Navodaya" poet has made a lasting contribution to the Kannada literature.
Born on February 7, 1926, Mr. Shivarudrappa has worked as a Kannada professor at the Maharaja College of Mysore and later at the Postgraduate Kannada Department of Bangalore University. He received the Central Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984 for his literary contribution. He has also bagged several awards including the Karnataka State Sahitya Academy and Soviet Land Nehru Award. He presided over the Akhil Bharatiya Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in Davanagere in 1992.
His main collections of poems are Saamagaana, Karthika, Deepada Hejje, Preeti Illada Mele, Devashilpa, Gode, Anavarana, Tereda Daari and Kaadina Kattalalli. (The Hindu, 02' Nov 2006)
in 1949 and M.A.
in 1953 from University of Mysore
, having secured gold-medals on three occasions. He was a student and follower of Kuvempu
and was heavily inspired by Kuvempu's literary works and life.
In 1965, G.S. Shivarudrappa secured a doctorate
for his thesis
Soundarya Sameekshe (Kannada: ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆ), written under the guidance of Kuvempu.
in Kannada language at the Mysore University. On receiving the invitation from Hyderabad's Osmania University
in 1963, he joined that university as a reader
and the head of the Kannada department. He continued to serve in Osmania University till 1966.
In 1966, G.S.S joined the Bangalore University
as a professor
. He was later elected as the director of the university and he continued to contribute in Kannada Study Center (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ) at the university. It was during his administration as a director that the department of Kannada in the university was converted to Kannada Study Center.
during the Suvarna Karnataka (Golden Jubilee celebrations of Karnataka
) occasion on November 1, the Kannada Rajyotsava
day, 2006.
He was the third Kannada poet to be honoured with this prestigious title of Rashtrakavi, after his mentor and guide Kuvempu, and Govinda Pai.
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
er who was awarded the title of Rashtrakavi by the Government of Karnataka
Government of Karnataka
The Government of Karnataka is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head. The Governor who is appointed for a period of five years appoints the Chief Minister and his council of ministers...
on November 1, 2006.
Early life
G.S. Shivarudrappa was born in ShikaripuraShikaripura
Shikaripura is a town in Shimoga district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of Shikaripura taluk.-Geography:Shikarpur is located at . It has an average elevation of 603 metres . It lies between plain land of Bayaluseeme and tropical forests of Malenadu.-Demographics:...
, in Shivamogga district of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. His father was a school teacher. He did his primary and secondary schooling in Shikaripura.
Mr. Shivarudrappa who is a known "Navodaya" poet has made a lasting contribution to the Kannada literature.
Born on February 7, 1926, Mr. Shivarudrappa has worked as a Kannada professor at the Maharaja College of Mysore and later at the Postgraduate Kannada Department of Bangalore University. He received the Central Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984 for his literary contribution. He has also bagged several awards including the Karnataka State Sahitya Academy and Soviet Land Nehru Award. He presided over the Akhil Bharatiya Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held in Davanagere in 1992.
His main collections of poems are Saamagaana, Karthika, Deepada Hejje, Preeti Illada Mele, Devashilpa, Gode, Anavarana, Tereda Daari and Kaadina Kattalalli. (The Hindu, 02' Nov 2006)
Education
Shivarudrappa pursued his B.A.Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1949 and M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in 1953 from University of Mysore
University of Mysore
The University of Mysore , is a public university in India. The University founded during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore, and was conceptualized on the basis of a report on educational progress in the United States and Australia, submitted by Messrs Thomas Denham and...
, having secured gold-medals on three occasions. He was a student and follower of Kuvempu
Kuvempu
Kuppali Venkatappagowda Puttappa was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 20th century Kannada literature. He is the first among eight recipients of Jnanpith Award for Kannada. Puttappa wrote all his literary works using the pen name Kuvempu...
and was heavily inspired by Kuvempu's literary works and life.
In 1965, G.S. Shivarudrappa secured a doctorate
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
for his thesis
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
Soundarya Sameekshe (Kannada: ಸೌಂದರ್ಯ ಸಮೀಕ್ಷೆ), written under the guidance of Kuvempu.
Professional life
Dr. G.S.S started his career in 1949 as a lecturerLecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
in Kannada language at the Mysore University. On receiving the invitation from Hyderabad's Osmania University
Osmania University
Osmania University , , since 1918, is a public university located in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established and named after the last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. It is the first Indian University to have Urdu and...
in 1963, he joined that university as a reader
Reader (academic rank)
The title of Reader in the United Kingdom and some universities in the Commonwealth nations like Australia and New Zealand denotes an appointment for a senior academic with a distinguished international reputation in research or scholarship...
and the head of the Kannada department. He continued to serve in Osmania University till 1966.
In 1966, G.S.S joined the Bangalore University
Bangalore University
Bangalore University is a public university located in Bangalore, Karnataka State, India. The university is one of the oldest in India, dating back to 1886...
as a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
. He was later elected as the director of the university and he continued to contribute in Kannada Study Center (Kannada: ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ) at the university. It was during his administration as a director that the department of Kannada in the university was converted to Kannada Study Center.
Rashtrakavi
Dr. G.S.S was honoured with the title of Rashtrakavi (Sanskrit for Poet of the Nation) by the Government of KarnatakaGovernment of Karnataka
The Government of Karnataka is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head. The Governor who is appointed for a period of five years appoints the Chief Minister and his council of ministers...
during the Suvarna Karnataka (Golden Jubilee celebrations of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
) occasion on November 1, the Kannada Rajyotsava
Kannada Rajyotsava
Karnataka or Kannada Rajyotsava is celebrated on 1 November every year. This was the day in 1956 when all the Kannada language-speaking regions of South India were merged to form the state of Karnataka....
day, 2006.
He was the third Kannada poet to be honoured with this prestigious title of Rashtrakavi, after his mentor and guide Kuvempu, and Govinda Pai.
Poem collections
- Saamagaana
- Cheluvu-Olavu
- Devashilpi
- Deepada Hejje
- Anaavarana
- Tereda Baagilu
- Gode
- Vyakthamadhya
- Teerthavaani
- Kaartika
- Kaadina Katthalalli
- Preeti illada mele
- Chakragati
Prose/research works
- Parisheelana
- Vimarsheya Poorva Pashchima
- Soundarya Sameekshe (Ph.D. thesis)
- Kaavyaartha Chintana
- Gatibimba
- anuranana
- Pratikriye
- Kannada Sahithya Sameekshe
- Mahakavya Swaroopa
- Kannada Kavigala Kaavyakalpane
- Samagra Kannada Sahitya Charitre - A history of Kannada literatureKannada literatureKannada literature is the corpus of written forms of the Kannada language, a member of the Dravidian family spoken mainly in the Indian state of Karnataka and written in the Kannada script....
and languageKannada languageKannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
and its growth over the centuries - Kuvempu-a Reappraisal - A biographical work on KuvempuKuvempuKuppali Venkatappagowda Puttappa was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 20th century Kannada literature. He is the first among eight recipients of Jnanpith Award for Kannada. Puttappa wrote all his literary works using the pen name Kuvempu...
, done for Government of KarnatakaGovernment of KarnatakaThe Government of Karnataka is a democratically elected body with the Governor as the constitutional head. The Governor who is appointed for a period of five years appoints the Chief Minister and his council of ministers...
Travelogues
- Moscowdalli 22 dina (22 Days in MoscowMoscowMoscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
) - Winner of Soviet Land Nehru Award. - Englandinalli Chaturmaasa (Four months in EnglandEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) - Americadalli Kannadiga (Kannadiga in AmericaUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) - Gangeya Shikharagalalli (In the mouths of the river Ganges)
Awards and honours
- Soviet Land Nehru Award - 1973
- Kendra Sahithya Academy Award - 1984 (for the work, Kaavyartha Chintana)
- Pampa Award - 1998
- Preseident of 61st All India Kannada Sahithya Sammelana, happened in DavanagereDavanagereDavangere or Davanagere is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative headquarters of Davangere district which lies at the centre of the state of Karnataka. The city is located on National Highway 4 at a distance of about 265 km from the state capital, Bangalore...
- Karnataka Sahithya Academy Honorary Award - 1982
- Nadoja Award from Kannada UniversityKannada UniversityKannada University, also called Hampi Kannada University or Hampi University, is a higher education university in Hampi, Karnataka, founded in the year 1991, with the aim to develop the Kannada language and to promote the literature, traditions, culture, and folklore of Karnataka.-Sections:The...
- Honorary Doctorate from Bangalore UniversityBangalore UniversityBangalore University is a public university located in Bangalore, Karnataka State, India. The university is one of the oldest in India, dating back to 1886...
and Kuvempu UniversityKuvempu UniversityKuvempu University is a public state university located in Shimoga, Karnataka, India established in 1987 by the act of the Karnataka state legislature through an amendment No.28/1976 dated 29 January 1989 under the Karnataka State University Act 1976. The university offers undergraduate and... - Honoured as a Rashtrakavi (Poet of the Nation) - 2006
- Sahitya Kala Kaustubha-2010