From: AJ Balasubramanian <>
Subject: Re: [CEGAM] Unnal mudiyum Thambi- Some people will live forever even after they pass away
Dear Vijyabhaskar
I fully agree with you. I had been personally influenced by Ennangal - By Dr Udhyamurthy.( As a Man thinketh - by James Allen - which was the original source for this book - which he declares in the Tamil version).
In those days, 70s and 80s, India was not like it is now. Most middle class families just started getting educated. Many parents were not having enough education and most Tamils entry in to reading books started with subscription to magazines like Rani, Vikatan, Kumudam, Kalkandu and Kalki etc. Young people like me when we were in school studying in Tamil medium, we were reading only tit-bit news and jokes in magazines ( Kalkandu and Vikatan) and Muthu Comics.
The one article / essay that really attracted us was Ennangal by Dr Udhayamoorthy. For many it would be the first non-fiction reading.The entire series of books after Ennangal were all so inspiring, the reprints still sell like hot cake. I have presented them to many youngsters. . My book reading habit started with it. Reading Udhayamoorthy helped build self confidence and self esteem. Later I happen to meet him a few times in Book Fair and his Office of Makkal Sakthi Iyakkam. He was a fragile man with great conviction. His Makkal Sakthi Iyakkam was a great idea and moment, though it did not get the traction, it should have.
He could have been the Chief Minister of TN at least once. He silently did so many things, that even many political leaders could not. He inspired a generation.
He will be remembered by many like us, who have been impacted by his thoughts.
May his soul rest in peace.
AJB
On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 11:49 AM, Bhaskar.V
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--- On Tue, 22/1/13, BhaskarV wrote
Dr M.S. Udayamurthy , A man that Tamilnadu would never forget as long as there is a Thought "UNNAL MUDIYUM THAMBI " . A great loss , but a great memory is needed at least after his passing away !. A social activist ahead of his times and Had he been in USA or other parts of the world, he would have been a best seller like SHIV Khera, if not an OBAMA . Before Kalams insistence of Dreaming with open eyes , he made simple the terminologies of Self help books that spread across in Tamilnadu, like the Magic of believing / Psycho Cybernetics/ Subconscious affirmations/ persistence etc .
He came to India from USA around 1970 leaving a good Career and wrote the Articles ENNANGAL in Ananda Vikatan as a serial of chapters, which changed the outlook of many of the youngsters in an unassuming way in 1970s to come out of the vested political influence and Star adoring culture. He made people believe in themselves and gave the confidence to many that by changing your thoughts you can change your life.
Next to Thirukkural and Bharathyar padalkal, His book ENNANKAL was bought and gifted by many to youngsters to raise their level of their life on their own in Tamilnadu.
Balachandar made a glorious attempt by Naming the hero in one of his best film "Unnal mudiyum Thambi" as Udayamurthy in a poignant tribute to the contribution of Dr M.S Udayamurthin 1990s itself and Kamalahasan portrayed the dream character Mr Udayamurthy envisaged. People will never forget that character, Nor the belief that there is a bright future ahead of us on our own efforts.
Mr M.S.Udayamuthy was as much a sincere Social reformer as a Visionary and his efforts can never be expected to go in vain ! It is still good at least to write about the glory of a man even at his death and We will remember him for his contribution to us. A Big thanks to him , His family and all his supporters who made him do what he can do best.
