Na.
Palani Deepan's From an Agriculturalist
Boy to an Advocate is a book having collection of many anecdotes from his
life. The sublime style of the writing makes the reader to get involved much in
the subject.
The
background for his reading habit will make one wonder. He says that he came
across the Vanavasam of Kannadasan, while studying VII std and
continued reading it many times. Having much impressed through it, he
wrote many of his school examinations in simple style, he adds.
After
passing in +2, midst of abject poverty, he took much pain to join B.A., (Tamil
Literature) in the University of Madras, through correspondence. In the
meantime he started taking tuition to students to meet the monthly fees for
both English and Tamil typewriting. He reminiscences the good hearted persons
who were very helpful in shaping him, with gratitude.
Now,
it is the turn of joining Law School in Madras. The repeat of his struggle.
With much effort he gets admission in Law College of Madras and with the
magnanimous help of friends continues his journey. He proudly records that as
an agriculturist boy he studied, became a lawyer in the same Madras College,
was the first graduate from his village to study Law, and then became an
advocate. Without strong will this would not have been possible. He
proclaims that, by facing the insults and wounds and succeeding boldly, he made
Varuna Dharma bow before him.
He
speaks from his heart that for this profession study and practice are very
necessary. Through his legal career, he feels satisfied that poor people
and their families are benefitted.
His
search for his better half would arise a surprise among the readers. As
he says like a good wife, good friends are a blessing.
He
opines on many topics and shares his view. They include Tamil language and
religion are inseparable, Dravidian movement was the primary reason for his
interest in Tamil, the happiness of life lies in handling relationships
carefully, friends are those with whom one can share private things that cannot
be shared with wife, like keeping good friends and friendship selecting and
reading the books is an art, and those people who are having smoking and
drinking habits are playing with disease and death. The list is endless.
He
talks about Tirukkural with much involvement. To
him, learning to ride a bicycle is an achievement and learning to swim is a
thrill. He analyses his connection with the political parties with the relevant
background.
The
author expresses with boldness his memorable moments of his life, for which he
has to be appreciated. While reading the book one would feel that the author is
exemplary, so as to emulate.
Na.Palani Deepan, From an Agricultural boy to an Advocate, Palani Publishers, 47/8A, Bharathiyar Street, Arni 632 301, Tamil Nadu, February 2024, Rs.130, Mobile: 98427 05710