Dr. Tamil Bharathan: Scholar of Tamil and Comparative Studies
Dr. Tamil Bharathan is an Assistant Professor of Tamil at Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya (JNRM), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, a position he attained through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as a Group "A" Gazetted faculty member.
Education and Research Focus
Dr. Bharathan completed his Ph.D. from the Special Centre for Tamil Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His research focuses heavily on comparative philosophy and grammar, specifically:
Ph.D. Topic: "A comparative study of Tolkāppiyam and Aristotelicum."
M.Phil. Topic: "A comparative study of Tolkāppiyam and Aristotle's Physics."
Tolkāppiyam is considered the oldest grammar book of the Tamil language. His work explores concepts like time and animals in comparative perspectives between the Tamil tradition (Tolkāppiyam) and the Greek tradition (Aristotle's works like Physics and History of Animals). He also holds an M.A. in Classical Tamil from Central University of Tamil Nadu and an M.A. in Linguistics from Annamalai University, among other qualifications.
Publications and Discoveries
He has authored or edited several books, including:
My Sri Lankan Visit 2.0. (Author)
Aristotle's Physics – Conceptual Tamil Translation. (Translator)
In July 2023, he made a notable discovery: a significant palm manuscript titled "Gnana Muyarchi," authored by Gnanaprakasa Swami in the 18th century. This manuscript was found at the Armenian Monastery Mechitarist in San Lazaro, Venice, Italy, and comprises over 170 leaves written in the Tamil language.
Other Experience and Skills
Dr. Bharathan has experience in Tamil journalism, having served as a Former Special Correspondent in Vikatan and as a Former Casual T/A (Technical Assistant) at All India Radio (AIR) in New Delhi. His professional skills include effective Tamil speaking, communication skills, and creative content writing.
