Thirukkural : Universal Tamil Scripture : Alongwith the Commentary of Parimelazhagar in English

Pulavar R. Viswanathan considers himself as a student of Tamil literature even at the age of eighty date of birth 30-10-1931. Born in a middle class ordinary family, Tamil language and its rich classic literature inspired him and he used to enjoy nuances contained therein. Though studied commerce and graduated to support his family his fanatic love for Tamil literature neither faded nor diminished. He moved to Delhi in July 1955 for his livelihood and living there since then. Delhi Tamil Sangam revived his inherent love of Tamil literature and Dr. Saalai Ilanthiraian nurtured and rejuvenated his enthusiasm to study Sangam literatures, Thirukkural Silappadhikaram, Kamba Ramayanam poems of Bharathiyar etc and helped him to obtain diploma title Pulavar and the degree of B. Lit. in Tamil literature. Commitments in office prevented him further studies but never curbed his passion in Tamil literature.

After retirement from Government service Pulavar Viswanathan had been helping many Ph.D. students of history including a visually impaired student by teaching them Tamil literature for their thesis.

Pulavar participated in Second World Tamil Conference held at Chennai in January 1968 and Fifth World Tamil Conference held at Madurai in January 1980.

This book on Thirukkural is his maiden attempt but it fringes out the rich experience of Pulavar. Its success is sure to persuade him to write many more books to unfold his multifarious knowledge in other Tamil literary works.

Pulavar is married and he has a son and a daughter both settled in USA. With everlasting happiness he lives in Delhi with his wife and enjoys life in the company of literary figures his good friends and Tamil books.