He was a master of pattimandram debating traditionTIRUCHI: Noted orator, writer and academic So. He wrote 22 books and made several audio recordings on a variety of topics related to Tamil civilisation and culture. Though he was known for his love for Tamil, Sathiyaseelan actually wanted to be an English teacher. “But after some time, I was able to feel the importance of the mother tongue. Without proficiency in the mother tongue, we cannot teach, preach or express ourselves in culture,” he said.

Source: The Hindu July 10, 2021 07:35 UTC