Remembering Prof. M.K. Sanu(7)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First Book | Anchu Sastra Nayakanmar(Translation, 1958) |
| First Critical Work | Kattum Velichavum(1960) |
| First Biography | Asthamikkatha Velicham(1962) |
| Autobiography | Karmagathi(2010) |
| Memoirs | Thaazhvarayile Sandhya &ย Ivar Lokathe Snehichavar |
| Travelogue | Anubhavangal Prathyaasakal(1985) |
| Last Book | Tapaswini Amma: Abalakalkk Sharanamayi Jeevicha Amma(2025)* |
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Biographical Works Written By Prof. M.K. Sanu
Biography | About ---------------------------------------- Biography: Asthamikkatha Velicham About: Albert Schweitzer --- Biography: Ekantha Veedhiyile Avadhoothan About: Vaikom Muhammad Basheer --- Biography: Nakshatrangalude Snehabhajanam About: Changampuzhaย Krishnapilla --- Biography: Iruttu Keerunna Vajrasoochi About: C.J. Thomas --- Biography: M. Govindan About: M. Govindan --- Biography: Mruthyunjayam Kavyajeevitham About: Kumaranasan --- Biography: Narayanaguru Swami About: Sree Narayana Guru --- Biography: Parvathy Amma: Asaranarude Amma About: Parvathy Amma --- Biography: Sahodaran K. Ayyappan,Oru Kalaghattathinte Silpi About: Sahodaran K. Ayyappan --- Biography: Urangatha Maneeshi About: P.K. Balakrishnan --- Biography: Yukthivaadi M.C Joseph About: Yukthivaadi M.C Joseph ---
Even in his advanced years, Prof. Sanu remained actively involved in the literary world, continuing to write and inspire.
His recent work, "Tapaswini Amma," released at the age of 98, demonstrated his unwavering spirit and intellectual vigor.
Beyond his literary prowess, Sanu Mash was a passionate orator, captivating audiences with his insightful speeches.
He was also a prominent social and human rights activist, championing causes close to his heart.
His foray into electoral politics resulted in his election as an MLA from the Ernakulam constituency in 1987 as a Left-supported independent candidate, further demonstrating his commitment to public service.
Throughout his illustrious career, Prof. M.K. Sanu received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the Kendra and Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards, the Vayalar Award, and theKerala Jyothi Awardโ the state's highest civilian honor.
These awards are a testament to his immense contribution to Malayalam literature and culture.
Important Awards received by M.K. Sanu
- Padmaprabha Award(2010)
- Ezhuthachan Puraskaram(2013)
- P. Kesavadev Literary Award(2015)
- Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award(Basheer: Ekantha Veedhiyile Avadhoothan, 2011)
- Vayalar Award(Changampuzha: Nakshathrangalude Snehabhajanam, 1992)
- Kerala Jyothi Award(2025)
Prof. M.K. Sanu's passing marks the end of an era.
He was a beacon of knowledge, a voice of reason, and a compassionate presence who significantly shaped Kerala's cultural consciousness.
His legacy, however, will undoubtedly live on through his vast body of work, his students, and the profound impact he had on the intellectual landscape of Kerala.
We bid adieu to the true literary giant, whose words and wisdom will continue to guide and inspire generations to come.
Important Works byย M.K. Sanu
- โขAvadharanam(เด เดตเดงเดพเดฐเดฃเด)
- โขAshanthiyilninnu Santhiyilekku(เด เดถเดพเดจเตเดคเดฟเดฏเดฟเดฒเตโ เดจเดฟเดจเตเดจเต เดถเดพเดจเตเดคเดฟเดฏเดฟเดฒเตเดเตเดเต)
- โขChumarile Chitrangal(เดเตเดฎเดฐเดฟเดฒเต เดเดฟเดคเตเดฐเดเตเดเดณเตโ)
- โขEnte Vazhiyambalangal(เดเดจเตเดฑเต เดตเดดเดฟเดฏเดฎเตเดชเดฒเดเตเดเดณเตโ)
- โขEzhuthinte Nanarthangal(เดเดดเตเดคเตเดคเดฟเดจเตเดฑเต เดจเดพเดจเดพเตผเดคเตเดฅเดเตเดเตพ)
- โขIvar Lokathe Snehichavar(เดเดตเดฐเตโ เดฒเตเดเดคเตเดคเต เดธเตเดจเตเดนเดฟเดเตเดเดตเดฐเตโ)
- โขKaattum Velichavum(เดเดพเดฑเตเดฑเตเด เดตเตเดณเดฟเดเตเดเดตเตเด)
- โขKaavyathathwa Praveshika(เดเดพเดตเตเดฏเดคเดคเตเดคเตเดตเดชเตเดฐเดตเตเดถเดฟเด)
- โขPrabhathadarsanam(เดชเตเดฐเดญเดพเดคเดฆเตผเดถเดจเด)
- โขRajaveethi(เดฐเดพเดเดตเตเดฅเดฟ)
- โขSahithyadarsanam(เดธเดพเดนเดฟเดคเตเดฏเดฆเดฐเตโเดถเดจเด)
- โขThazhvarayile Sandhya(เดคเดพเดดเต เดตเดฐเดฏเดฟเดฒเต เดธเดจเตเดงเตเดฏ)
- โขVimarsanathile Raajasilpi(เดตเดฟเดฎเตผเดถเดจเดคเตเดคเดฟเดฒเต เดฐเดพเดเดถเดฟเดฒเตเดชเดฟ)
Previous Year PSC Questions
'Changampuzha; Nakshathrangalude Snehabhajanam' is the book written byย โM.K. Sanu.(HSST(Jr) Mathematics NCA, 2017)Find out the incorrect statement/statements from the following:(Non Vocational Teacher Mathematics (Junior & Senior) VHSE, 2023; Non Vocational Teacher Physics, 2023)(i) Bhaskara Menon is regarded as the first detective novel in Malayalam.(ii) Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, theย then Prime Minister of India, on 26 April 1958.(iii) M.K. Sanu was the President of Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sangham during 1988-90.(iv) Lilathilakam is a 16th-century treatise on Malayalam grammar and poetics.(A) (i) only(B) (ii) and (iv) only(C) (i) and (iii) only(D) (iv) only
SideNotes
Albert Schweitzer, a polymath whoย was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1952) for his philosophy of "Reverence for Life" and his humanitarian work in Africa.Polymath=ย a person whose expertise spans a significant no. of different subject areas.Muthukulam Parvathy Ammawas a poet, freedom fighter, and social reformer.Tapaswini Ammawas a social reformer and activist in Kerala who establishedย Abalasaranam (Sree Narayana Vidyartini Sadanam), a shelter that provides education for marginalized women.Thanks for reading!!!