Sukumar Azhikode
Koloth Thattarath Sukumaran, popularly known as
Sukumar Azhikode (26 May 1926 – 24 January 2012) was an Indian academic, orator, critic and writer of
Malayalam literature, known for his contributions to
Malayalam language and insights on
Indian philosophy. He was a scholar in
Sanskrit, Malayalam, and English languages and his work, ''Tatvamasi'', published in 1984, is a notable work for its detailed interpretation of
Indian philosophy,
Vedas and
Upanishads. He was a recipient of several honours including
Sahitya Akademi Award,
Kerala Sahithya Akademi Award,
Vayalar Award,
Vallathol Award and
Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary award of the Government of Kerala. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the
Padma Shri in 2007, which he refused citing the award was a discrimination.
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