Kulothungan (Kulandaiswamy)

About the poet:

Prof.V.C.Kulandaiswamy known as Kulothungan is an eminent technologist. He is a man of letters and an educationist. He is known for his pioneering contributions in Hydrology, literature and Education. He was the former vice-chancellor of Madurai Kamaraj University and Anna University.

Deep Devotion:

Though our virtues (good qualities) are few and small, we should do our duties with deep and true devotion (loyal commitment).

Born to win:

We are born to win. We repel (hate defeat. Our courage is our fort (strength). Do not adore (worship) someone to get a gain and do not fail to do what we have committed (promised). It is our duty and mission (work) in life to bless and praise the deserving ones (people who work for the welfare of the world with deep and true devotion). We should follow the path of dignity and honour.

To be humble:

We should be humble in our position.

“Our pride springs from the way we live.”

We know not to kneel or bend before anyone. Everest is not the only peak. Every hillock (a small hill) has a summit (the highest point of a hill or a mountain peak). We adore (worship) a king who does not stoop (comes down from dignity) we bow our heads before competence (ability) and merit (quality).

The ladder for the rise of man:

The people who are true and stand on their won are really the ladder for the rise of man. Honour is a property (asset) which is common to all. We are not poor in dignity and pride. From this poem, we understand the greatness of human nature.

We are proud and feel so tall

“It is your attitude, not your aptitude which will lead you to the altitude.”