Kannan as a Human in Bharathi's Poems

Abstract

Kannan Songs (Kannan Paattu) are an expression of Bharathi's imagination. Bharathi's early education did not expose him to Saivam literature or the Kambaramayanam. During his stay in Puducherry, he became more involved in Andal Pasuram in Tiruvaimozhi due to the contact with Sri Aurobindo. It can be felt that there is an influence of the Azhwars' consciousness and language style. Bharathi is fascinated by seeing Kannan's many struggles, starting from his birth relocation and later in his early life, and Kannan's overcoming these struggles with a smile. His acceptance of good and condemnation of evil is a lively event. Towards this, the study of Bharathi’s Kannan through the songs of Kannan, has been portrayed as a man of purpose and aims to kindle an interest among the readers to live like him.