Church of South India
Royapuram
MADRAS – 13
17-3-63
The writings of Ven. Vedanayaga Sastriar have remained obscure for two reasons, first, that his writings were not fully published for a long time, and secondly, that his works have had altogether a Christian religious background. We are thankful that in recent years, much of his poetry has come to light and that the poet is becoming an increasingly popular man of all lovers of Tamil.
One of the most striking features of Sastriar’s poetry is that it is free from pedantic words and that his versification is so simple that even a common man can appreciate and understand his poetry.
We are happy to find that a full edition of Sastriar’s work is being published. We congratulate those who have helped in this noble venture. We hope and pray that a wider circulation will not only enhance the greatness of Sastriar as a poet but also lead us nearer to God, whom to serve was the poet’s purpose in life.
Madras | D. THAMBUSAMI |