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P. Meerakutty

Pareeth Mammy Meerakutty (28 February 1930 – 24 August 2017)[1][2] was a Malayalam writer, literary critic, and teacher. He taught Malayalam language and literature at various levels of educational institutions in a teaching career spanning over 44 years. Meerakutty served as General Council Member of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi during the period 2011–2014.[3]

P. Meerakutty
Born(1930-02-28)28 February 1930
Thankalam, Kothamangalam, Kerala
Died24 August 2017(2017-08-24) (aged 87)
Ernakulam
OccupationWriter, literary critic, teacher
LanguageMalayalam
GenreLiterary Criticism, Essay, History, biography

Life sketch edit

Meerakutty was born at Thankalam in Kothamangalam Municipality in Kerala state, India on 28 February 1930[4] to Marottickal Pareeth Mammy and Kayyamma.

Education edit

He did his school education from Mathirappilly Govt. Primary School, Thrikkariyoor NSS Middle School, Muvattupuzha NSS Malayalam High School and Kothamangalam Mar Basil English High School. He earned Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Malayalam Literature, Master of Arts (MA) Malayalam Literature, Malayalam Sahithya Visarad and Hindi Rashtrabhasha Visarad degrees through self study. He did his 'Bachelor in Education (BEd) study in Thalassery Govt. Training College.

Academic career edit

His 44 years long career as teacher started at Netaji Library Adult Education Programme at Kothamangalam. Later he worked as Malayalam Teacher in Asramam High School Perumbavoor, Mar Basil High School Kothamangalam and M.G.M High School Kuruppampady.[5] In 1966, he joined the department of Malayalam in Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Arts and Sciences, Kollam[6] and worked there till 1990. Simultaneously he prepared students for Teacher Training course at Kuruppampady Vidvan Vidyalaya for 15 years. He was appointed as Professor Emeritus at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.

Literary works edit

Meerakutty's literary works falls under the categories of Literary Criticism, History of Literature, Grammar, History, biography, Children's Literature[7] and Translation. His views on Sabarimala Ayyappan and Onam are controversial.[8][9]

Committee organization edit

Meerakutty served as General Council Member of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi during the period 2011–2014. He was one of the founders of Kadhasamithy at Muvattupuzha.[10] He also served as the Kollam District President of Purogamana Kala Sahitya Sangham (Progressive Arts & Literary Organisation) an Association for Art and Letters, also known as the PuKaSa, an organization of artists, writers and art and literature enthusiasts based in Kerala. He was also State committee member of All Kerala Private School Teachers Association (AKPCTA) and Association of Sixty Opted College Teachers.

Personal life edit

He married K.Suleikha Beevi in the year 1960. He has four children, Dr. Shiney Ali, Dr. Rejula Rabi, M.Shairaj IRS and Dr. Lajni Shafeeq.[citation needed]

Dementia and Death edit

In 2010, dementia and memory loss symptoms developed and he was identified as having Alzheimer's disease (AD) which ultimately led to his death during the early hours of 24 August 2017[11]

Bibliography edit

Literary Criticism edit

  • Asan Kavitha: Kaviyude Atmakatha
  • Asan, Kerala Kalidasan
  • Asan Kavitha Rodhavum Prathirodhavum
  • Asan Thott Idassery Vare
  • Leela (Lakhu Pdanam)
  • Chandlabhikshuki (Lakhu Pdanam)
  • Vilasiniyude Akhyanakala[12][13]
  • Vilasiniyude Novalukal: Athmakathayude Padabhedangal[12]
  • Appan Kavithayude Thirumadhuraprasadam[12]
  • Thachethu Kavithayude Pooppoli
  • Manappadan Kavithalathayude Harithakalavanyapooram
  • Mukhathalayude Khandakavyangal
  • Idassery: Navabhavukathinte Kavi[14][15]
  • Basheer: Kalathinte Kanal[16]
  • Athyanthadhunika Niroopanam
  • Amruthalekha
  • Akalakkazhchakal
  • Basheerinte Poovanpazham

History of Literature edit

  • Isangal Sahithyathiyathil[17](3rd Edition published in 2019 by Haritham Books, Calicut)
  • Thanathu Puthusidhanthangal
  • Ankurangal
  • Ithalukal
  • Kalapabodhathinte Kanikal[12]

Grammar edit

History edit

  • Sabarimala Sri Ayyappanum Kunjanum (2nd Edition was published in 2018 by Haritham Books, Calicut)
  • Sabarimala Sri Ayyappanum Mattu Padanangalum

Biography edit

Children's Literature edit

  • Jalaluddin Rumi Kathakal
  • Poomottukal

Translation edit

  • Ramayana Champu Sundarakandam (From Sanskrit)
  • Nellinte Katha (From English)

Awards and recognition edit

  • Asan Centenary Award
  • Vallathol Award
  • SBT Literary Award
  • Kesary Award
  • Samvedanam Award
  • CH Muhammed Koya Award
  • Sahodaran Ayyappan Award
  • Atmayanangalude Kasak Award

Legacy edit

There are three literary awards instituted in memory of Meerakutty.

The Malayalam monthly Bhoomikkaran instituted an award in the memory of Meerakutty. The first award was presented to Sri.K.Sukumaran for his Malayalam novel Mahanadikkarayil in 2018 February.[18] The award for 2019 was presented to Sri. Ramachandran Karavaram for his novel Aparaswathwam Nirakaram.[19]

The poetry award by Suvarnarekha, an art and literary organisation based at Kothamangalam is named after Meerakutty.[20] The first year award was presented to Smt. Brinda,[21][20][22] for her collection of poems, ‘Avan Poombattakalude Thottathilekku Chiraku Vidarthunnu"[23] published by DC Books

The Prof. P. Meerakutty Foundation, Thrikkakkara, Kochi has instituted an yearly award worth Rs 25,000. The first award was presented to Sri. Iyyamcode Sreedharan, a writer and former Secretary of Kerala Kalamandalam for his biographical book Swapnadanam[20][24] dedicated to poet P. Kunhiraman Nair.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ Manorama News. "Prof. P Meerakutty passed away – Manorama News" – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "പ്രൊഫ.പി.മീരാക്കുട്ടി നിര്യാതനായി". leftclicknews.com. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Administration of the Akademi". Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  4. ^ admin (14 October 2017). "മീരാക്കുട്ടി. പി".
  5. ^ "എം.ജി.എം.എച്ച്.എസ്.എസ് കുറുപ്പംപടി – Schoolwiki". schoolwiki.in.
  6. ^ "Prof. P. Meerakutty vs The State Of Kerala And Ors. on 5 December, 1990". indiankanoon.org.
  7. ^ "ബാലസാഹിത്യം — വികാസ്പീഡിയ". ml.vikaspedia.in.
  8. ^ Kanam, Dr (29 July 2015). "പത്തനംതിട്ട: വിക്രമാദിത്യ വരഗുണന്‍ എന്ന വേണാട്ടരച്ചനും ശബരിമല അയ്യപ്പന്‍ എന്ന അവതാരപുരുഷനും".
  9. ^ "തിരുവോണത്തിന്റെ തിരുപ്പുറപ്പാട്‌ : ഒരു പുതിയ വീക്ഷണം – പി മീരാക്കുട്ടി". Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  10. ^ പി.കെ.ജയചന്ദ്രന്‍. "ഒ.വി.വിജയന്റെ കത്തും കഥയും". Mathrubhumi.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ a b c d e "Ernakulam Public Library catalog › Results of search for 'au:"Meerakutty. P."'". 122.165.117.71. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 June 2018. Retrieved 6 July 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ^ "Edasseri Govindan Nair – a brief biography". www.oocities.org.
  15. ^ http://www.lchr.org/a/3/i2/bookpages/navabhavukam.html [dead link]
  16. ^ http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/97562/11/11_bibilography.pdf reference
  17. ^ "St.Aloysius College Library, Thrissur catalog › Images for: ISANGAL – SAHITHYATHIL". El-aloysius.in:8081. 16 October 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  18. ^ http://news.keralakaumudi.com/beta/news.php?NewsId=TlFMTjAyODI4OTg=&xP=RExZ&xDT=MjAxOC0wMy0wMyAwMDowMjowMA==&xD=MQ==&cID=Mg== [dead link]
  19. ^ "രാമചന്ദ്രൻ കരവാരത്തിന് അവാർഡ്". myimpressio.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  20. ^ a b c "പി. മീരാക്കുട്ടി കവിതാ പുരസ്‌കാരം ബൃന്ദയ്ക്ക് സമ്മാനിച്ചു". Mathrubhumi.
  21. ^ "Women writers of Kerala – Brinda".
  22. ^ admin (13 August 2018). "സുവർണ രേഖ പ്രഥമ പ്രഫ.പി.മീരാക്കുട്ടി കവിത അവാർഡ് ബൃന്ദയ്ക്ക് നൽകി".
  23. ^ "Avan Poombattakalude Thottathilekku Chiraku Vidarthunnu". onlinestore.dcbooks.com.
  24. ^ "പ്രൊഫ. പി. മീരാക്കുട്ടി ഫൗണ്ടേഷൻ അവാർഡ് ഇയ്യങ്കോട് ശ്രീധരന് ..." www.mathrubhumi.com.

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