Tirukkural is universal:Yu Si, the Taiwanese poet who translated Thirukural in Mandarin. Taiwanese poet Hung Ching-Yu, who writes under the pseudonym Yu Hsi, was conferred the Tiruvalluvar award by PWD minister to mark Tiruvalluvar Day celebrations in the city on Wednesday. Yu Hsi won the award for his translation of Tirukkural, the epic poem by Tiruvalluvar, into Mandarin. I have received many awards, but I consider this a prestigious and special one, Yu Hsi said after receiving the award. After reading the Tirukkural, he said he realised THIRUVALLUVAR was the important philosopher who was well-versed in ethics, statecraft and citizenship. I acknowledge the Tirukkural as a universal scripture for there is no specific reference to any particular race, religion, country or rule, Hsi said. His tryst with TAMILNADU began seven years ago, when he listened to a Tamil poem by former Supreme Court judge S Mohan, who led a delegation to Taiwan for the Crane Summit Conference in 2007. He also heard about then President A P J Abdul Kalam and met him at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During a programme in Chennai in 2010, Kalam suggested that Yu Hsi translate the Tirukkural. It is a collection of 1330 couplets in 133 chapters written by Tiruvalluvar. Translating a work like Tirukkural into Mandarin was a challenge, said Hsi. I love TAMILNADU and adore Tamil and its beauty. I rate Tamil literature ageless. Its very special for me and also the reason why I translated Tirukkural into Mandarin, said the poet who has published a number of books in Mandarin. Asked if his love for Tamil literature will continue with more translated works, Hsi said, I have now finished translating the poems and songs of Subramanya Bharathi and Bharathidasan into Mandarin. I am happy to introduce my people to rich literature. I may take up more works in future. Yu Hsi was the first Mandarin writer to receive the Franz Kafka Medal for Literature, instituted by the Czech Republic in 2011. Taiwanese poet Yu Hsi, left, has become the first Chinese-language writer to be honored with the Franz Kafka Medal. (Photo Courtesy of Heshan Twenty-first Century Forum) Chinese translation of Tirukkural on the anvil - May 20, 2010 This file photo shows a miniature book of Thirukkural. Internationally renowned Taiwanese poet Yu Hsi has expressed his desire to translate the couplets into Chinese. Photo: S. Thanthoni This file photo shows a miniature book of Thirukkural. Internationally renowned Taiwanese poet Yu Hsi has expressed his desire to translate the couplets into Chinese. A Chinese translation of the Tirukkural might soon be in the offing with internationally renowned Taiwanese poet Yu Hsi agreeing to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalams suggestion on the same. At a felicitation function for the poet at Anna University - Chennai on Wednesday, Mr. Kalam presented a copy of the Tirukkural to Yu Hsi and said the translation could be ready by December-end. He also read out a poem written by him in honour of Mr. Yu Hsis visit to the University organised as part of the Literary Clubs activities. Mr. Yu Hsi, a Buddhist monk who has received many awards for his poetry, read out two of his poems celebrating nature and praising Prof. Kalam to the audience.He also presented a scroll of poetry to the former President. Earlier, S. Mohan, former Supreme Court judge, described Mr. Yu Hsis emphasis on spirituality and kindness in his poetry. He remarked that Mr. Yu Hsis poetry was full of admiration for the culture and prosperity if tamils. S. Sathikh, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras, said Mr. Kalam and Mr. Yu Hsi shared a passion for children and poetry. P. Mannar Jawahar, Vice-Chancellor, Anna University - Chennai, delivered the presidential address Taiwanese poet Yu Hsi wins Franz Kafka prize Taiwanese poet Yu Hsi, left, has become the first Chinese-language writer to be honored with the Franz Kafka Medal. (Photo Courtesy of Heshan Twenty-first Century Forum) Taiwanese poet Yu Hsi, left, has become the first Chinese-language writer to be honored with the Franz Kafka Medal. (Photo Courtesy of Heshan Twenty-first Century Forum) இந்தி(தீ)யன் அல்ல தமிழன்டா இந்தி(தீ)ய ஒன்றியத்தை பற்றி மேலும் விழுப்புணர்விற்க்கு.. செங்கீற்றின் தமிழர் தேசிய விடுதலை போர் தமிழர் தேசியம் சார்பான காணொளிப்பதிவு பார்க்க… “செங்கீற்றின் தமிழர் தேசம்” என்று யூ டுயூபு இல் (you tube) தட்டச்சு செய்யவும்.
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