Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Dr Vishwasa gets Sahitya Academy Translation Award

Dr. Vishwasa is awarded Sahitya Academy Translation Award 2010 for his book आवरणम् . The award carries a cash prize of Rs.50,000 and an inscribed copper plaque. His book 'Aavaranam'  is a  translation of popular kannada novel 'Avarana' written by Dr S L Byrappa. It was so popular that the book was reprinted a record 15 times in just one year from its publication.  

Born in village Huliyala in Koppa District of Karnataka, Shri Vishwasa has completed M A in Samskrit and  विद्वत्. He was awarded Doctorate degree by Kuvempu University. He is a prolific writer in both Samskrit and Kannada. (Elsewhere in this blog I have written about his travelogue 'अपश्चिम : पश्चिमे' .  He was the chief editor of popular samksrit monthly magazine संभाषणा संदेश for nearly 5 years. He has dedicated himself to the field of reviving Samskrit.    
 His speeches are very impressive. 

माधुर्यं अक्षरव्यक्ति: पदच्चेद: तु सुस्वर: |
धैर्यं लयसमर्थं च षडेते पाठका गुणा:  ||
(sweet, clarity, proper punctuation, right pronunciation, courage and good rhythm are the essential qualities of a good speaker), Dr Vishwasa is a embodiment of all these qualities.

I am truly fortunate that he was kind enough to lead many people like me into the wonder that is Samskrit. धन्य: अस्मि .   
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