a treasured possesion

To : Thriru Sujatha

Dear Sir,

"Enadu Ninavugal" by Kovai Ayyamuthu (1898-1975)
is a remarkable autobiography of a remarakble
personality. Freedom fighter, Gandhian, poet,
writer-director,entreupreuner and agriculturist,
whose career took many turns. Served in WW 1 in Iraq,
worked in Rangoon, became a mechant in Coimbatore ;
after hearing Gandhiji's call, joinned Congress
and established Kadar movement in Tirupur
and TN ; was collegue of EVR,C.S and Kamaraj and
Kalki Sadasivam in 1930s and 40s.(jailed in Vaikom
struggle).

And was a sisya of Rajaji till the end. Helped
establish the Gandhi Ashram near Tiruchengode in 1925.
Quaerelled with Gandhiji over an issue and resigned
from Khadi movement in 1942 and went on to become a
successful trader and businessman in Coimbatore ;
wrote and directed the film "Kanchan" in 1947 at
Coimbatore Central Studios (jupiter films) ; and
finally settled down as agriculturist near Pollachi
in 1950. N.Mahalingam was his sisya.Subsequently
joined Swatanta party under Rajaji.
Worked tirelessly till the end.

His book continues to inspire me and i treasure it.

Thanks & Regards
Athiyaman