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khkd;wk; elhj;jpa “,e;J kf;fspd; gpur;rpidfis MuhAk; khehL” fle;j 12-02-2017 md;W gk;gyg;gpl;b ru];tjp kz;lgj;jpy; ,lk;ngw;wJ.

khkd;wj; jiytupd; jiyik ciu

cgjiytu; jpUkjp rhe;jp ehTf;furd; fyhepjp jpU.rp.jdghyh Kd;idehs; ,e;J kh. ghyifyhrehjru;kh r%f eyd;FO jiyth; fyhrhu jpizf;fsk; rpNu\;l tphpTiuahsh; aho;. gy;fiyf;fofk;

itj;jpa fyhepjp K. fjph;fhkehjd;

cgjiytu; jpU. j. kNdhfud; fy;tpf; FOr; nrayhsh;

gpuhe;jpa uPjpapy; ,e;Jf;fs; vjpu;Nehf;Fk; gpur;rpidfis Kd;itj;J ciuahw;wpa jpU.,uj;jpdNty;>jpU.epjhd;rd;> jpU.........> jpU.Gz;zparPyd;> jpU. Gtpjud; kw;Wk; jpU.Nah.fN[e;jpuh

khehl;by; gq;Fgw;wpNahhpy; xU gFjpapdh;

rku;g;gpf;fg;gl;l gpur;rpidfis MuhAk; khkd;wg; gpujpepjpfs;

khkd;wj;jpd mq;fj;Jt rq;fkhfpa tj;jis ,e;J kd;wj;jpd; ,uz;lhtJ Mz;L epiwT itgtk; fle;j 15-01-2017 md;W tj;jis N`fpj;j KUfd; Myaj;jpy; eilngw;wJ.

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khkd;wg; gpujpepjpfs; tuNtw;fg;gl;L Md;kPfr;Rlu; up\p njhz;Lehjd; Rthkpfspd; mUSiu eilngw;wJ. njhlu;e;J khztu;fSf;F guprpy;fs; toq;fg;gl;lJld; ,e;J xsp 20tJ Mz;Lr; rpwg;gpjOk; ntspapl;L itf;fg;gl;lJ.

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kf;fs; kdq;fspy; thOk; kdpjNeakhkdpju;...

âU¢á‰w«gy« Njthuk; khrpy; tPizAk; khiy kjpaKk; tPR njd;wYk; tPq;fps NtdpYk; %R tz;liw ngha;ifAk; Nghd;wNj <r nde;ij apizab ePoNy.

mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; tpUl;rkhf tpsq;fpa Kd;dhs; jiyth; kdpjNeah; jpU.tp. fapyhrgps;is mth;fspd; gphpT ,e;Jkhkd;wj;jpw;Fk; ,yq;if tho; irtkf;fSf;Fk; Nghpog;ghFk;. md;G, gz;G, ,uf;fk;, mlf;fk;, MSik epiwe;j Xh; cj;jk kdpjid ehk; ,oe;Jtpl;Nlhk;. aho;g;ghzk; muhypj;jpUt+hpy; gpwe;jth; ,th;. muhyp ru];tjp tpj;jpahyaj;jpYk; Gfo;g+j;j aho;g;ghz ,e;Jf; fy;YhhpapYk; ghlrhiyf; fy;tpia fw;wth;. nfhOk;G gy;fiyf;fofj;jpy; cah; fy;tp fw;W fzf;fpay; Jiwapy; Giyik ngw;W fy;tpahYk; flikj;jpwdhYk; cah; gjtp tfpj;jth;. tho;ehs; KOtJk; irtg; gz;ghl;il capuhf Nerpj;jth;. ghly; ngw;w jpUf;NfjP];tu jpUj;jyj;jpd; kPJ vy;iyapy;yh gf;jp nfhz;lth;.

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J}aew; NrhjpAl; NrhjP mly;tpilg; ghfh mk;gyf; $j;jh

mandhL khy;mwp ahikg; glnuhsp gug;gpg; gue;Jepd; whiaj;

njhz;lNdd; gzpAkh gzpNa.

mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; jiytuhf md;dhh; gzp nra;j ehl;fs; kwf;f KbahJ. ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; nghd;tpoh fhyj;jpy; jiytuhf tpsq;fp xg;gw;w irtj;jkpo; Muha;r;rp khehl;il aho;g;ghzj;jpy; elhj;jpath;.nfhOk;G ,uj;kyhid rf;jp ,y;yj;jpd; epoyhf epd;W mtUk; mtuJ ghhpahUk; nra;j njhz;Lfs; nrhy;ypy; tbf;f KbahJ. fUiz csk; nfhz;l fapyhrgps;is Iah mth;fs; jd; tho;ehs; KOtJk; Vio gq;fhsuhf tho;e;jth;. gyh; tho cjtpath;. gpwuJ fz;zPiuj; Jilg;gjpy; ,tUf;F epfh; ,tNu.

jpUg;gy;yhz;L Muhu; te;jhu; mkuu; Fohj;jpy; mzpAil Mjpiuehs; ehuh azndhL ehd;Kfd; mq;fp ,utpAk; ,e;jpuDk; Njuhu; tPjpapy; Njtu; Fohq;fs; jpiraidj;Jk; epiwe;J ghuhu; njhy;Gfo; ghbAk; MbAk; gy;yhz;L $WJNk.

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itak; ePLf khkio kd;Df nka; tpUk;gpa md;gu; tpsq;Ff irt ed;ndwp jhd; jioj;J Xq;Ff nja;tntz; jpUePW rpwf;fNt.

nfhs;ifAld; nraw;gl;lth;. gpwUf;F njhpahkNy gyGz;zpa fhhpaq;fis jdJ nrhe;jr; nrytpy; mikjpahf nra;jth;. cs;sj;jpy; fs;sk; ,y;yh cd;dj kdpjiu ,dpNky; vq;Nf fhz;Nghk;.

njhlUtNj ehk; mtUf;Fr; nra;Ak; ed;wpf; fld; MFk;.

mtupd; jpwikAk; MSikAk; nraw;wpDk; kpfTk; MokhdJ. mtu; vkJ cld; gpwg;GfSf;F epoy; je;j Mykuk;. vdNtjhd; ,r;rpwg;gpjo; fapyh]; My(o)khf kyu;fpd;wJ.

md;dhh; mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; muzhf tpsq;fpath;. jpUf;NfjP];tuehjh; ngUkhs; jpUf;Nfhapy; ngUq;fw;Nfhapyhf fl;bnaOg;g Ntz;Lk; vd;W ehSk; fdT fz;lth;. ,e;jpaj; J}jufj;jpw;F vj;jid jlitfs; nrd;wpUg;ghh;.

Myar; #oiy kPl;gjw;F MSeh; mYtyfk; ,uhZt Kfhk; mikr;R mYtyfk; vd ,g;nghpahh; nry;yhj ,lk; ,y;iy. Gd;dif g+f;f md;Gr; nrhw;fshy; midtiuAk; mutizj;j fapyhrgps;is Iah mth;fs; ifyhrj;ij nrd;W mile;Jtpl;lhh;. ,dp tUthh; vd;W fhj;jpUe;J gad; ,y;iy. ,g; ngUkfd; nra;j gzpfis

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ey;iy MjPd FUKjy;th;

Md;kPfr; Rlupd; md;G kly;

=y= NrhkRe;juNjrpf Qhdrk;ge;j gukhrhupa Rthkpfs;

mth;fspd; mDjhgr; nra;jp md;GilNahUf;F ,of;ff; $lhj xU jiytiu ,oe;Jtpl;Nlhk;. jpU. fapyhrgps;is mtu;fsJ kiwT midtiuAk; Jd;gj;jpy; Mo;j;jpAs;sJ. mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; gzpfis ,dpNj Mw;w ePz;lfhykhf jdJ ciog;ghy; irtj;jkpo; kf;fis jiyepkpu itj;jtu; kdpjNea mikg;Gf;fspd; Clhf rPuhd gzpfis tlf;F njw;F vd vy;yh jpf;FfspYk; gug;gp may; ehl;L kf;fSf;Fk; njhz;lhw;wp rPuhd cil> nra;Ak; nraypy; nrk;ikAk; KOikAk; nfhz;l nraw;jpwd; midtiuAk; kdpjNeaj;Jld; mutizf;Fk; Rghtk; vd midj;ijAk; jdjhf;fp rkag;gzp r%fg;gzp Mfpad Mw;wpa ngUikf;Fupa ,tuJ kiwT FLk;gj;jpdNuhL midtUf;Fk; Ngupog;ghFk;.

,sk; rKjhaj;jpw;F fapyhrgps;is Iah jiyik je;J mth; FLk;gj;Jld; Mw;wpte;j Nritfs; jdpj;Jtkhdit. kf;fSf;Fk; ,e;ehl;bw;Fk; vy;yhk; ty;y rptngUkhd; je;j nfhiljhd; mth; vd;why; mJ kpifahfhJ. mtiu vd;Wk; xU kdpjNeauhf nkr;rp te;jpUf;fpd;Nwhk;. mth; nra;Jte;j kdpjNeag; gzpfisg; Nghw;wpj;jhd; mtiu kdpjNeakhkdpjh; vd;Wg; ghuhl;bdhh;fs;. ,iwgzp epd;w ,iwrpNuhuj;jpdkhf vd;Wk; mth; vq;fspd; vy;NyupdJk; cs;sq;fspYk; cah;e;J epw;Fk; Xh; Gdpj Mj;kh. vdJ FUehjh; rpthaRg;gpuKdpa Rthkpfspd; FUthd jtj;jpU Nahf Rthkpfspd; ,e;j ehd;F kfhthf;fpaq;fSf;F vd;Wk; cUf;nfhLj;J Xh; cjhuzg; GU\uhf tho;e;j ngupahh; mth;: xU nghy;yhg;Gk; ,y;iy  KOtJk; cz;ik>  vg;gNth Kbe;j fhupak;  ehk; mwpNahk;. ,e;j ehd;F Gdpj thf;fpaq;fisAk; ed;F czh;e;J tho;e;j rptnjhz;ldhfNt ehd; vd;Wk; fapyhrgps;is Iahitf; fz;Nld;. vjidAk; gpioahfg; ghh;f;f khl;lhh;. kw;wth;fsplk; gpiofhz tpUk;ghj xU ey;y cs;sk; gilj;jth;. vd;Wk; cz;ikia ciuj;J ehzaj;Jld; tho;e;j fdthd; mth;. jd;Dld; goFk; kw;wth;fSk; vd;Wk; cz;ikNa NgrNtz;Lk; vd;W vz;Zgth; mth;. vdNt kw;wth;is ek;gj; jaq;fkhl;lhh;. mtupd; fs;sq;fglkw;w thh;j;ij:- “mth;fs; ngha; nrhd;dhy; mth;fSf;F mUs; fpilf;fhJ vd;Nwh my;yJ mth;fSf;F cupj;jhd xU jz;lidia Md;ltd; jUthd; vd;W epidf;fNth nrhy;yNth khl;lhh;. tho;f;ifapd; gbfspy; kpfTk; Jupjkhf cah;e;J Vwpte;j mjp\;lrhypahd mth; nysfPf Miriaj;

FLk;gj;jpdu; Jaupy; ,Ue;J kPsTk; mtuJ Mj;kh rhe;jpailaTk; ,iwtidg; gpuhu;j;jpf;fpd;Nwhk;.

Xk; rhe;jp! Xk; rhe;jp! Xk; rhe;jp! "vd;Wk; Ntz;Lk; ,d;g md;G"

mkuiu mtupd; tho;ehspy; tho;j;Jk; ey;iy MjPd Kjy;tu;

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Jwe;jtuhf ,Ue;J> jtj;jpU NahfRthkp jpUtha; kyh;e;j tz;zk; tho;e;jhh;. jhd; Xh; mwpthsp vd;W giwrhw;w khl;lhh;.

Mdhy; mtupd; mwpT mghukhdJ. mJjhd; mtiu epjpj;Jiwapy; xU ty;Y}euhf th;j;jf cyfpy; kjpj;Jg; Nghw;wpaJ. ‘jdf;F vy;yhk; njupAk;’ vd;W ebf;f mtUf;Fj; njupahJ. jdf;Fr; rfyJk; njupahJ vd;W mlf;fkhf Vw;Wf;nfhs;thh;.

RUq;fr; nrhy;ypd; mth; xU epiwFlk;. Md;kPf czh;Tld; md;GkpFej fyhr;rhu kdpjuhf tho;e;jjhy; mth; xU jiyrpwe;j njhopy;rhh; epGzuhf> cd;djkhd FLk;gj; jiytuhf cah;e;J epd;whh;. xUtupd; gz;ghd tho;T - mtiuj; njhopy;rhh; ty;Yeuhf> rKjhak; Vw;wpg;Nghw;Wk; jiytdhf> cah;j;jty;yJ vd;gjid mtupd; tho;T vLj;Jf;fhl;LfpwJ. mt;tho;Tg; gbg;gpidia ,sk; rKjhak; mwpe;J ey;yNjhh; cjhuzkhfg; gpd;gw;w Ntz;Lk;. xU fuj;jhy; cyifg; gpbj;Jf;nfhz;L> kW fuj;jhy; ,iwtidg; gpbj;Jf; nfhz;Nl tho;e;jhh;> vd;W $lr;nrhy;yyhk;. vkJ rkaj;jpd;gb tho;f;ifapy; ehd;Fgbfs; cz;L.

mth; ehd;fhtJgbahd re;epahrp epiyia mile;jpUe;jhh;. vy;NyhUk; ,d;Gw;wpUf;f Ntz;Lk; vd;gjw;fhf mtUk; mtupd; FLk;gj;jpdUk; Mw;wpte;j Gdpjg;gzpfis ,t;Tyfk; kwf;fkhl;lhJ. kdpj Nea epjpak; mikj;J> ,d;dy;fSld; tho;e;j jd; cld;gpwg;GfSf;F mth; nra;j Gz;zpaq;fs; kfh Gz;zpaq;fs;. ,uj;kyhid ,e;Jf; fy;Y} upapy; rf;jp ,y;yk;> ,e;ehl;by; gy rpWth; ,y;yk;> tNahjpgh; ,y;yk; gy;fiyf;fof khzth;fs; vd;W gyjug;gl;llth;fSf;Fk; kdpjNeaepjpak;> mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wk; %ykhfTk; ,e;j Gdpj Mj;kh Mw;wpa gzpfis kwf;fKbahJ. jpUf;NfjPr;ru Mya GdUj;jhuzj;jpw;F jd;idNa mh;g;gzpj;j ,r;rptdbahh; <rdb Nrh;e;Jtpl;lhh;. Mtupd; topapy; mtUld; Nritahw;wpNahh; njhlh;e;Jk; gzpahw;w ,iwaUs; Ntz;b epw;fpd;Nwd;. fPupkiy rptG+kpapy; mtupd; 80tJ mfitianahl;b mtupd; FLk;gk; mikj;j fapyhrgps;is Nfhl;lk; me;j Gdpj Mj;khTf;F mopahj epidTr;rpd;dkhf ,Uf;Fk;. mjw;Fk; Nkyhf mkuh; mtupd; Nritapdhy; gad; ngw;w gyupd; cs;sq;fspy; vd;Wk; tho;thh;. hp\p njhz;Lehjd;

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mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; Kd;dhs; jiytUk;> ,yq;if kdpjNea mikg;gpd; jiytUk;> jpUf;NfjPr;ruk; mwq;fhtyu; rigapd; Kd;dhs; jiytUkhfpa gl;laf;fzf;fhsu; jpU.tp.fapyhrgps;is mtu;fs; mkuj;Jtk; mile;j nra;jp mwpe;J kpfTk; ngUe;JaUw;Nwhk;. ,e;J epWtdq;fspd; tsu;r;rpf;fhf gy mwf;fl;lisfis epWtp ,yq;ifapy; irtk; jiof;f mUk;ghLgl;l ngUe;jifapd; kiwT irt cyfpw;F <bizaw;w Ngupog;ghFk;. mkuupd; Mj;kh rhe;jp ngwj; jpUtUis Ntz;b epw;fpd;Nwhk;.

Nguhrpupau; kh.Ntjehjd;>

tpupTiuahsu;fs;> khztu;fs;. ,e;Jehfupfj;Jiw> aho;g;ghzg; gy;fiyf;fofk;.

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khkd;w tuyhw;wpy; nghw;fhyk; gilj;j ehafd;

kdpjNea khkdpju;! khkd;wj; jiytupd; mQ;ryp (mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; jiytuhf 1992 Kjy; 2014 tiu gjtptfpj;J mjd;gpd; ,Wjp %r;Rtiu khkd;w ek;gpf;ifg; nghWg;ghsu; rigj; jiytuhf tpsq;fpa kdpjNeau; jpU. tp. fapyhrgps;is> 19-02-2017y; ,iwabnaa;jpdhu;. mtUf;F mQ;ryp nrYj;jp> ,d;iwa khkd;wj; jiytu; fe;ijah ePyfz;ld; nrYj;Jk; mQ;ryp ,J.)

,e;j ehl;by; ,e;J epWtdq;fspdJk; Mya ju;kfu;j;jhf;fspdJk; xd;wpakhf MW jrhg;jq;fSf;FNky; ,iwgzp epw;Fk; mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; tuyhw;wpy; ,Wjp miuthrpf; fhykhd %d;W jrhg;jq;fSk; fapyhrgps;is mtu;fspd; nghw;fhyk; vd;why; kpifahfhJ vd khkd;w itutpoh kyupy; vLj;Jiuj;J mtupd; tho;ehspNyNa mtiug; Nghw;wp epw;Fk; tha;g;Gr; rpwpNaDf;Ff; fpilj;jJ. ,d;W mtiu ,oe;J jtpf;Fk; xUtdhf ,e;j mQ;rypia vOj Ngdhit vLj;jNghJ vd; if eLq;FfpwJ.

,e;j cyfpy; gyu; gpwf;fpd;wdu;. ghf;fpaq;fs; gy nry;tq;fs; msg;gupa ngw;W cy;yhrkhf tho;e;J kfpo;e;JtpLtjpy; jpUg;jp fhz;fpd;w ngupakf;fs; gyu;. Mdhy; Mz;ltdUshy; ey;ynjhU ngUikkpf;f ,e;Jf; FLk;gj;jpy; aho;. nrk;kz;zpy; gpwe;J> me;j kz;thridia kwthJ> rpWtajpypUe;Nj Xu; Md;kPff; FLk;gj;jpy; ,iwgf;jpAld; gpwe;J vkJ ,e;Jf; fy;tp tpUj;jpapd; tpUl;rkhfg; Gfo;G+j;j fy;tp Myakhd aho;. ,e;Jf; fy;Y}upapy; gpwe;j guk;giutop fw;W gy;fiyf;fofk; nrd;W gl;ljhupahfp ,e;j ehl;bd; “fzpjg;Gyp” vdg; Nghw;wg;gl;l xU epjp epu;thf tpw;gd;duhd gl;laf;fzf;fha;thsuhf cau;e;J ,e;j ehl;by; xU ngupa tu;j;jf FOkj;jpd; nghWg;ig Vw;W elhj;jpa ngUkfd;jhd; ,e;j muhypf; fpuhkk; je;j jtg;Gjy;td;.

jhd; cau;e;J epd;w tu;j;jff; FOkj;jpd; jiyikg;gjtp ehbte;jNghJ jdJ irtg;guk;giur; rk;gpujhaq;fisf; filg;gpbg;gNj Kjd;ikahdJ vd;w fhuzj;jpdhy; mjid cjhrPdj;Jld; jtpu;j;Jf; nfhz;lhu;. vdpDk; ,e; ehl;bd; tu;j;jf cyfk; mtiuf; fzpj Nkijahf tu;j;jf epGzuhfg; Nghw;wp kupahij je;J epd;wJ. IahTld; mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj; jiyikaff; Fj;jif rk;ge;jkhf md;W ,Ue;j xU tu;j;jff; Fohk; jiytiur; re;jpf;fr; nrd;Nwd;. “thUq;fs; Nru;” vd vOe;J epd;W Iahit tuNtw;w mtu; “,tu;jhd; vd; gl;laf; fzf;fha;thsu; guPl;irapy; gupNrhjfuhf ,Ue;j vd;FU” vdf;F Iahtpd; ngUikgw;wp vLj;Jiuj;jhu;. ,e;j ehl;bd; gl;laf;fzf;fha;thsu; rq;fj;jpy; gy Kf;fpa gjtpfis tfpj;j vq;fspd; jiytiu “ngUikkpf;ftu; ,y;yk;” (House of Fame) ,y; Nru;j;J mr;rq;fk; ngUik Njbj;je;jikAk; ,e;j ehl;bd; gq;Fg;guptu;j;jid ika cWg;gpduhfTk; Iahit murhq;fk; epakpj;J mtiuf; nfsutpj;jJk; xU fhyj;jpy; ,e; ehl;bd; gpujkuhf ,Ue;jtu; ,tiuj; jd; nghUshjhu MNyhrfuhfTk; gad;gLj;jpaikAk; tuyhW.

mJ kl;Lky;yhky;> vkJ r%fk; kjpf;Fk; xU ngupatuhf tho;e;jtu;. vq;fspd; ,iwrpNuhuj;jpdk; fapyhrgps;is Iah mtu;fs; 2001k; Mz;L mf;Nlhgu; khjk; jkpo;j; Njrpaf; $l;lzpia ,izj;J itj;j mDruizahsu; FOtpy; Kjd;ikahdtu;. xUrpy thu;j;ijfshy; kw;wtu;fisj; jd; tiyapy; NghLk; rhku;j;jpak; mtUf;Nf cupj;jhd jdpj;jpwik.

rptpy; Nritapy; ,Ue;J ,e;jpahtpy;> ,e;ehl;bd; cau;];jhdpfuhfj; jpfo;e;j jpU.rp.rp.FkhuRthkp (,d;iwa kj;jpa tq;fp MSeupd; Ngud;)> gpugy rptpy; NritahsuhftpUe;J nrdl;luhfp kj;jpa mikr;ru; rigapy; nghWg;ghd mikr;ruhf ,Ue;j Nru;.fe;ijah itj;jpaehjd;> cau;ePjpkd;w ePjpauruhf ,Ue;j ePjpauru; nghd;. =];fe;juh[h> ,yq;ifr; rl;ltof;fwpQu; rq;fj; jiytuhf ,Ue;j jpU. v];. NrhkRe;juk;> nghJr; nrayhsuhfg; gzpahw;wpj; jiytuhd jpU. M.rpd;dj;jk;gp MfpNahu; ,Ue;j khkd;wj; jiyik Mrdj;jpy; 1986y; mku;e;j jpU. Nt.ghyRg;gpukzpak; Njb mioj;j gpujpj; jiytu; jpU.fapyhrgps;is. jiyikaff; fl;blj;ijj; jhDk; jpU. fapyhrgps;isAk; Nru;e;J fl;LNthk; vdf; fq;fzk; fl;ba jpU.ghyRg;gpukzpak;> 15.07.1992y; ,iwabNru> khkd;wj; jiyikg; nghWg;ig md;iwa gpujpj; jiytu; jpU.fapyhrgps;is Vw;fNtz;b Neupl;lJ.

02-08-1992,y; khkd;wj; jiyikg; nghWg;ig Vw;w jpU. fapyhrgps;is Iah khkd;wj; jiyikj;Jtj;jpw;F xU Gj;Japu; je;jtu;. tu;j;jfj;Jiwapy; mtu; ngw;w epu;thfj;jpwDk;> ePjpepu;thfr; rpwg;Gk; khkd;wj;jpd; nrhj;Jf;fshapw;W. vj;jidNah Gfo;ngw;w jiytu;fs; ,Ue;j Mrdj;jpy; ,Ue;J jpU. fapyhrgps;is khkd;wg; gzpfis newpg;gLj;jpa rpwg;gpid mtUld; NjhNshL Njhs; epd;W nghJr; nrayhsuhff; flikahw;wpa rpwpNad; mwpNtd;.

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Iah mtu;fspd; jiyikj;Jtj;ij mjd; rpwg;igg;ngw;w gy;NtW epWtdq;fspy; nfhOk;G tpNtfhde;jrigAk; Fwpg;gplg;glNtz;ba xd;whFk;.

Iahtpd; jiyikapy; khkd;wk; nra;j gzpfspy; rpwg;G kpf;fJ ,iwgzpepd;W nra;j r%feyd; gzpfs;. vOk;ghJ gy Mz;Lfs; ,Ue;j jiikaff; fl;blj;ijg; G+u;j;jp nra;J me;jf; fl;blj;jpypUe;J tUk; tUkhdj;ij ehlshtpa uPjpapy; NtjidfhYk; NrhjidfshYk; thba gps;isfSf;Fk; tNahjpfu;fSf;Fk; nra;j cjtpfs; gygy.

,jw;Fk; Nkyhf kdpjNea epjpak; mikj;J ,yq;ifapy; kl;Lky;yhky; ,q;fpyhe;J> fdlh> mnkupf;fh> mT];jpNuypah vdg; gyehLfspYk; me;j epjpaj;jpd; fpisfis mikj;J mtw;wpd %yk; fpilj;j epjp cjtpia ,e;j ehl;by; gy rpWtu; ,y;yq;fSf;Fk;> tNahjpfu; gupghyd epiyaq;fl;Fk;. gy;fiyf;fof khztu;fSf;Fk; jhuhskhf cjtpfs; toq;f top tFj;jtu;.

Iah fhl;ba topapy; ,d;W rptnjhz;lu; mzpfis ehlshtpa uPjpapy; mikj;J me;j mzpfspd; %yk; Md;kPf Nritapy; ,sk; rKjhaj;ij <LgLj;JtJld;. kjkhw;w Kaw;rpfSf;Fk; jilNghl Kad;W nfhz;bUf;fpNwhk;. rptnjhz;lu;fs; mzpfs; %yk; Vuhskhd khztu;fSf;F Gyikg; guprpy;fis toq;fp tUfpd;Nwhk;. “cq;fspd; ehb> jir> euk;G> ,uj;jk; vYk;G cl;gl vy;ytw;iwAk; gpwUf;F Nrit nra;aNt mu;g;gzk; nra;Aq;fs;. cq;fSila ,e;j cyftho;f;if Kbtiltjw;F Kd;dhy; kdpjg; gpwtpapdhy; ngWtjw;Fupa ngupa ed;ikia milAq;fs;” vd;gJ Rthkp tpNtfhde;ju; cjpu;j;j nghd;nkhopfs;. me;jg; Gdpj thu;j;ijfSf;F cUf;nfhLj;J tho;e;J jd; tho;f;ifia Kbj;Jf; nfhz;bUf;fpwhu; Iah. xOf;fk; md;G mUs; Mrhuk; cgrhuk; cwT rPyk; tOf;fpy;yhj; jtk; jhdq;fs; te;Jjpj;jy; tzf;fk; tha;ik mOf;fpy;yhj; JwT mlf;fk; mwpT xL mu;r;rpjjhy; Mjp ,Of;fpy;yh mwq;fs; Mdhy; ,wq;Fthd; gzp mwq;fs;. irtrpj;jpahupy; nrhy;yg;gl;l ,itjhd; Gz;zpak;. rfy Gz;zpaq;fisAk; nra;J Gdpj Mj;khthf ,d;W Mwhj Japypy; ,Uf;fpwhu; vq;fs; Iah.

jd; FU> tzf;fj;Jf;Fupa Rthkp rhe;jhde;j ru];tjp mtu;fis Nkw;nfhz;L Iah xUKiw Mq;fpyj;jpy> khkd;wj;jpd; nghd;tpoh kyupy; vOjp ,Ue;jhu;.

“All That I Ask You

A Heart To Love

A Heart To Give

A Heart To Serve”

(nkhop ngau;g;G:

ahd; Nfl;gJ vy;yhk;

md;Gfhl;l Xu; cs;sk;

nfhLg;gjw;F Xu; cs;sk;

NritGupa Xu; cs;sk;) Mk;> md;Gfhl;b nfhLj;Jf; nfhLj;J> Nritfs; Gupe;j me;j cj;jku; ntWk; md;gu; kl;Lky;yu;> md;Ng cUthf> md;Ng tho;thf ,Ue;j ey;ynjhU ngUk; jq;f kdpju;. ,oe;J tpl;Nlhk;> ,d;W mtiuj; njhiyj;J tpl;Nlhk;. ,dp vq;Fk; Njbf; fz;Lgpbf;f Kbahj mUikkpF nghd; mtu;. Vq;fpj; jtpj;J epw;fpd;Nwhk;.

,e;jg; nghd;dhd kdpjiug; ghu;f;Fk;NghJ mtu; xspkpF Kfj;jpy; ehd; fz;lij md;W jhAkhdtu; ,g;gb vOjpapUe;jhu;.

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“vy;NyhUk; ,d;Gw;wpUf;f epidg;gJNt my;yhky; Ntnwhd;wwpNad; guhguNk”

= nfsupak;ghs; rNkj jpUf;NfjPr;ru ehjdpd; gf;jdhfg; gy Mz;Lfs; mg;Gdpjj; jpUj;jyj;jpd; Nkd;ikf;Fr; Nrit nra;tjpYk; Iah jd;id mu;g;gzpj;jpUe;jhu;. mtUld; gy ehl;fs; mj;jpUj;jyj;jpy; jq;Fk; ghf;fpaj;ijr; rpwpNad; ngw;wpUe;Njd;.

fapyhrgps;is Iah mtu;fspd; Kaw;rpahy; &gh 320 kpy;ypaDf;F Nky; nrytpl;L ,e;jpa murhq;fk; mj;jpUj;jyj;jpy; kfhkz;lgj;jijf; fUq;fy;ypdhy; fl;l toptFj;jJ> cl;gpufhu %u;j;jpfisAk; fUq;fy;yhy; mikf;f Ntz;Lk; vd;gJ kl;Lky;yhky;> mg;Gdpjj; jpUj;jyj;jpd; ehd;F Gwq;fSk; jpUf;NfhGuq;fs; fl;lNtz;Lk; vd Iah ,e;jpa murhq;fj;jplk; Ntz;LNfhs; tpLj;jhu;. mJkl;Lky;yhky; vd; Kd;dpiyapy; md;iwa ,e;jpa cau;];jhdpfu; khz;GkpF mNrhf; fhe;jhtplk;$l mt; Ntz;LNfhis Neupy; typAWj;jpf; Nfl;Lf; nfhz;lJ ,d;Wk; vd; epidtpy; gRikahf ,Uf;fpd;wJ. “,g;NghJ elf;Fk; Ntiyfs; Kbal;Lk;> mLj;J mjidf; ftdpg;Nghk;” vd khz;GkpF mNrhf; fhe;jh $wpapUe;jhu;.

jd;dhyhd gzpfis Mw;wNtz;Lk; vd;gNj Iah jpUf;NfjPr;rug; ngUkhdplk; tpLj;Jte;j Ntz;LNfhshf ,Ue;jJ.

“mg;gh ehd; Ntz;Ljy; Nfl;lUs; Gupjy; Ntz;Lk;

MUapu;fl; nfy;yhk; ehd; md;Gnray; Ntz;Lk;” vd;w ,uhkypq;f mbfspd; thu;j;ijfis epidT+l;b tho;e;j ngUkfd; kiwe; tpl;lhu;.

nfhOk;G khefupy; ,d NtWghLfSf;F mg;ghy; rfyUk; kjpf;Fk; ngUk; kdpjuhf cau;jhYk; jhd; gpwe;j aho; kz;iz vd;Wk; kwf;fhjtu;. nrhe;j kr;rhis> md;iwa aho;. gz;ghl;Lf;fika fuk;gpbj;J ,y;ywj;ij ey;ywkhf elhj;jpte;j ,g;ngUkfd; jhDk; kidtpAk; gpwe;J tsu;e;j tlf;F tPL mike;j muhypf; fpuhkj;jpy; $lg; gy mwg;gzpfis nra;Js;shu;. Fwpg;ghf muhyp rpe;jhkzpg; gps;isahu; Nfhapy;> muhyp ru];tjp tpj;jpahyak; Mfpatw;Wf;Fk; ehlshtpa uPjpapy; ,uj;kyhid rf;jp ,y;yk;> kd;dhu; rpj;jp tpehafu; Myak; vd mtu; thuptoq;fp tsu;j;j epiyaq;fs; gy.

fPupkiyapy; rptG+kp klj;jpy; mtupd; 80tJ gpwe;j jpdj;jpy; klj;jpd; Nky;khbapy; “fapyhrgps;is Nfhl;lj;ij” mtupd; gps;isfs; mikj;J mtuJ tho;ehspy; mtu; fhl;ba topapy; nfsutpj;j ngUik vkJ Md;kPf tuyhw;wpy; kwf;f Kbahj mj;jpahak;.

mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wk; kdpjNea epjpak; %yk; Iah nra;j gzpfspd; mbj;jsj;jpy; ,Ue;j Gz;zpa ifq;fupaj;ijr; rfyUk; czuNtz;Lk;. jhDk; epiwa thuptoq;fp kw;wtu;fisAk; mZfp cjtpfs; Nru;j;J mtw;iw kdpjhgpkhdg; gzpfSf;F jpirjpUg;gptpl;lhu;. ed;ndwpg; ghlypy; tUk; tupfspy; mtu; kioiaj; jUk; NkfkhfNt tpsq;fpdhu;. “gpwu;f;F cjtp nra;ahu; ngUQ;nry;tk; NtW gpwu;f;F cjtpAhf;Fgtu; Ngwhk; - gpwu;f;F cjtp nra;ahf;fUq;fly; ePu;nrd;W Gay;GFe;J ngha;ahf nfhLf;Fk; gpwu;f;F” vd;gJ me;jg; ghly;. gpwUf;F cjtp nra;ahJ gpwehLfspy; thOk; gyupd; gz cjtpfis ,e;ehl;by; thb tjq;Fk; vq;fspd; cld; gpwg;Gf;fSf;Fg; ngw;Wf; nfhLj;J epd;w me;j kdpjNea kio ,d;W Xa;e;J tpl;lJ.

Iah gw;wp ,d;Dk; gf;fk; gf;fkhf vOjyhk;> vOjpdhYk; mtu; nra;j ey;y fhupaq;fisr; nrhy;yp Kbf;fKbahJ. Mdhy; njhlu;e;Jk; kwthJ epidT$u;e;J mtw;iwnay;yhk; Nghw;WNthk;. Nghw;WtJld; epd;Wtplkhl;Nlhk;. me;jg; Gdpj cs;sj;jpw;F kdepiwTju vk;khyhd ey;y gzpfis NkYk; vLj;Jr; nry;Nthk;. mJjhd; ehq;fs; Iahtpw;Fr; nra;Ak; cz;ikahd mQ;ryp. me;jg; gazj;jpy; Iahtpd; md;G ,y;yj;jurpAk; re;jjpapdUk; vq;fSld; ,ize;J tUthu;fs;> mjw;F Mz;ltdUs; Ntz;b epw;fpd;Nwd;.

fe;ijah ePyfz;ld; jiytu; mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wk;

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kdpjNeakhkzp> ,e;J rpNuhuj;jpdk; vk;iktpl;L epue;jukhfg; gpupe;J tpl;lhu; mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wk; mDjhgk; vkJ mikg;gpd; Muk;gf;fu;j;jhf;fspy; xUtUk; ePz;lfhy cWg;gpdUk; Rkhu; 15 tUlq;fSf;F Nkyhfj; jiyikg; gjtpia Vw;W vk;iknay;yhk; rPupa Kiwapy; ey;topg;gLj;jpa tUk; ,Wjpf;fhyj;jpYk; vkJ kd;wj;Jld; xd;wpize;J mjd; ek;gpfi ; fg; nghWg;ghsu; rigapd; jiytuhfTk; njhz;lhw;wpa kdpjNeakhkzp> ,e;J rpNuhuj;jpdk; jpU. tp. fapyhrgps;is Iah mtu;fs; vk;iktpl;L epue;jukhfg; gpupe;J tpl;lhu; vd;w nra;jp vkJ mq;fj;jtu;fs; cl;gl midtUf;Fk; jPuhj Nrhfj;ij Vw;gLj;jptpl;lJ. jpU. fapyhrgps;is mtu;fs; 1934k; Mz;by; gpwe;J 83 Mz;Lfs; ,j;juzpapNy tho;e;J jdJ tho;ehspy; $ba fhyj;ij rka kw;Wk; r%f NritfSf;F mu;g;gzpj;J tho;e;jhu; vd;why; mJ kpifay;y. “itaj;Js; tho;thq;F tho;gtu; - thDiwAk; nja;tj;Js; itf;fg;gLk;” vd;w ts;Stg; ngUkhdpd; thu;j;ijf;F ,yf;fzkha; tho;e;jtu; jhd; vkJ kdpjNea khkzpahFk;. mg;gl;lj;jpw;F nghUj;jkhf vtuplj;jpYk; kpfTk; md;ghfTk;> rhe;jkhfTk; ciuahLk; jd;ik nfhz;ltu;. ahiuAk; fbe;J Ngrpajpyi ; y. ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; jiyikg; gjtpia tFj;j ePzl; fhyj;jpy; vtw;iwAk; rPuhfTk;> epjhdkhfTk; nfhz;L nray;gl;lJld; jd;id vjpu;g;gtuplj;jpYk; rhe;jkhf ciuahb mtu;fis ntd;wijNa ahk; fz;Nlhk;. rkag; gzpfSf;F Kd;Djhuzkhf ghly;ngw;w jpUf;NfjP];tu ngUkhdpd; Myaj;ij ,e;jpa murpd; mDruizAld; fUq;fy;yhy; epu;khzpf;f tpj;jpl;l ngUe;jif. jdJ nrhj;Jf;fis ,t; Myaj; jpUg;gzpf;nfd thup toq;fpa ts;syhthu;. mtuJ rkaj; njhz;il fUj;jpy; nfhz;L mtUf;F ,e;J rpNuhuj;jpdk; vd;w gl;lKk; #l;lg;gl;lJ. ,tw;wpw;F Nkyhf kdpj Neak; ek;gpf;if epjpak; vd;w mikg;gpd; ];jhgfj; jiytuhf nray;gl;L mjd;%yk; vz;zpylq;fh kdpjNeag; gzpfis Kd;ndLj;J te;Js;shu;. mt;tifapy; Nghupdhy; ghjpff; g;gl;L ngw;Nwhiu ,oe;J tlf;F-fpof;F> kiyafj;ijr; Nru;ej; fy;tpiaj; njhlu Kbahj E}w;Wf;fzf;fhd khztu;fis ,dq;fz;L mtu;fspd; fy;tpiaj; njhlUKfkhf ,e;J khkd;wj;Jld; ,ize;J ,yj;kyhid ,e;Jf; fy;Y}upapy; xU tpLjpia mikj;J mtu;fSf;F czT> czT> ,Ug;gpl trjpfis mikj;J mtu;fspd; fy;tp eltbf;iffis ,Wjptiu Kd;ndLf;f nray;gl;l ,g;ngUe;jifapd; nray;fz;L kdpjNea khkzp vd;w gl;lj;jhy; nfsutg;gLj;jg;gl;lhu;. ,t;tpLjpf;fhf kdpjNea epjpaj;jpypUe;J khjhe;jk; md;gspg;G nra;ag;gLfpwJ. Nghupdhy; ghjpf;fg;gl;l Kf;fpakhf td;dpg; gpuNjrj;ijr; Nru;e;j tWikf; Nfhl;bw;Ff; fPOs;s gy;fiyf;fof khztu;fspd; fy;tpf;fhf kdpjNea epjpaj;jpd; %yk; khjhe;jk; epjpAjtp mspj;J te;jik mtuJ kdpNeag; gzpfSf;F NkYk; nkU$l;LtjhFk;. ,tw; i wtpl tWikf; N fhl; b w; F f; fP O s; s vj; j idNah FLk; g q; f Sf; F k; mtu; j k; tho; t hjhuj; i j Nkk;gLj;JKfkhf epjpAjtp mspj;J te;jhu;. md;dhu; vk;iktplL ; g; gpupej; hYk; mtuJ Nritfs; mtu; kidtp jpUkjp. mgpuhkp fapyhrgpsi ; s mtu;fshy; njhlu;e;Jk; Kd;ndLf;fg;gLk;. mkuu; fapyhrgps;is mtu;fs; Mw;wpa rka> r%fg; gzpfSf;fhf mtuJ Mj;kh epr;rakhf ,iwtdbapy; Ngupd;gtho;itj; njhlUnkd;gjpy; vkf;F vt;tpj IaKk; ,y;iy. mtuJ Mj;kh mt;thNw rhe;jpailaTk; mtuJ gpupT jhq;fhJ JaUw;wpUf;Fk; mtuJ kidtp> gps;isfs; cl;gl FLk;gj;jpdUf;Fk; vkJ Mo;ej ; mDjhgq;fisj; njuptpjJ ; k; md;dhUf;F vkJ kdJ epiwe;j mQ;rypia njuptpf;fpd;Nwhk;. ed;wp jq;fs; Nritapy; fe;ijah ePyfz;ld; Nt. fe;jrhkp jiytu; nghJr; nrayhsu; ;

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From Grand Childrens..

Appappa, we miss you

Ashwin – Aravinthan:

The first thing I want to tell Appappa is thank you. Appappa taught me how to be a better person through his actions. We all know the saying ‘actions speak louder than words’. And he inspired me through his actions. Everyone spoke highly of him, to the point that we were known as “Kailasapillai’s grandchildren”.

He loved us so much. As his grandchildren, we could see his eyes light up and how he took so much pride in us. I know he will be remembered for many things by many people, but I hope he is remembered as a loving father, husband, and grandfather. I know he will always be with me as I go on with my life. I hope I can become half the man he was.

Guhan Aravinthan:

Appappa was my greatest inspiration. Everything he has done for me has brought me a happy and

comfortable life, and I cannot thank him enough. He taught me to figure out things on my own instead of relying on other people. He is the reason I’m in college and pursuing an education. His influence will shape the rest of my life, and I know that he will be with me during the hard parts. I cannot thank him enough, and I hope to accomplish as much as he has in his life.

Suhasini Aravinthan:

Goodbye to my best friend, main man, first love, role model and hero. I’ve known this day would come,

but still my heart hurts. Words cannot describe how much I’ve loved you, and will always love you. Thank you for setting the example of the human being. I aspire to be. Thank you for the love and affection you always showered over me. Thank you for being there for every event no matter how far you had to travel. Thank you for carrying me, for being my sous chef that always made sure I added salt, the weekly phone calls to see how I was doing, and so much more. Thank you with all of my heart for being the most wonderful grandfather, I’m proud to call myself your one and only granddaughter, and that will never change. I love you and I’ll see you on the other side, Appapa.

Love always, Your favorite Pet.

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kfhNjth Rthkpfs; rpWth; ,y;yk; jiythpd; mDjhgr; nra;jp

Ngud;Gf;Fk; ngUkjpg;Gf;FKhpa> mgpuhkp fapyhrgps;is mk;kh mth;fSf;Fk; FLk;gj;jhUf;Fk; Rw;wj;jhUf;Fk; Mo;e;j Jauj;JlDk; ftiyAlDk; vOJtJ.

vq;fs; vy;NyhUf;Fk; nrhe;jkhd Iah mth;fs; rptgjkile;j nra;jp Nfl;L> aho;. kUj;Jtkidapy; ,Ue;j NghJ kpfTk; fyq;fptpl;Nld;. xd;Wk; nra;a Kbatpy;iy. Iah vg;gbAk; ,d;Dk; rpwpJfhyk; ,Ug;ghh; vd;W jhd; vy;Nyhiug; NghyTk; epidj;jpUe;Njd;.

elf;ff; $lhjJ ele;J tpl;lJ. ,J rptd; nray;. ahk; xd;Wk; nra;a KbahJ. gpwg;G xd;W epr;raNkh ,wg;Gk; epr;rak;. ahk; ,g;gb ey;y kdk; nfhz;lth;fis r%fj;jpd; kPJ jPuhj ehl;lk; nfhz;L r%fj;jpw;fhf r%f> rka Md;kPfg; gzpfspy; <Lgl;L> r%f Kd;Ndw;wj;jpw;fhf ciog;gth;fs; mUfptUk; fhy fl;lj;jpy; Iahtpd; ,og;G ghhpa r%f ,og;ghFk;. jdJ FLk;gj;jpw;fhf kl;Lk; ciof;fhJ gue;Jgl;l jdJ r%fj;jpw;F my;yw;gl;l fhyj;jpy; cjtpa xU ngUkfid ,oe;J epw;fpd;Nwhk;.

,tuJ Kaw;rpapdhy; td;dpapy; ghjpf;fg;gl;l Foe;ijfs;> KjpNahh;> fz;> fhJ ,oe;Njhh; tho;tpf;fg;gLfpd;whh;fs;. tho itf;fg;gLfpd;whh;fs;. ,dpa tho;T ,y;yk; %yk; ahd; mur mjpguhf ,Ue;j fhyj;jpy; gpnwapyp ,ae;jpuq;fis mnkhpf;fhtpypUe;J jq;fsJ gpuahz nghjpfSld; nfhz;L te;J 25w;F Nkw;gl;l tpopg;Gydw;w gl;ljhhpfis cUthf;fpa ngUikf;Fhpath;. ,th; nra;j ew;nray;fs;> fUkq;fis vOj;jpy; tbf;f Kbahjit.

,itaidj;jpw;Fk; vkJ r%fNk rhl;rpahFk;. ,tuJ nghpa ,ay;ghd gz;G ahnjdpy;> gpur;rpidia ed;F mtjhdpj;J cz;ikapy; cjtj; jhd; Ntz;Lnkdpy; cldbahfj; jPh;khdnkLj;J cjTk; kdg;ghq;fhFk;. vkJ ,y;yk; nrhe;jf; fhypy; epw;fNtz;Lnkd ,tUk; mk;khTk; jPl;ba fwitg;gRj; jpl;lk;> Ke;jphpifj; Njhl;lk; vd;gd vd;Wk; mth; ehkk; jhq;fp vkJ re;jjpia tYg;gLj;JtJ kl;Lky;y> IahtpdJk; mk;khtpdJk; nfhs;ifahd jd;dpiwthd epWtdk; Nehf;fpa tsh;r;rpapy; cah;e;J epw;Fk; J}z;fshFk;. td;dpapy; fy;tp fw;f Kbahj gl;ljhhpfl;F cjtpaik nghpa nfhilahFk;. kUj;Jtg; gl;lg;gbg;ig Kbf;f KbahJ Jd;gg;gl;l kWrka khztdJ epiyia IahTf;Fk; mk;khTf;Fk; vLj;J $wpaJk;> kW fijapd;wp mtuJ kUj;Jtg; gbg;gpw;F 4 tUlq;fshf cjtp tUfpd;whu;fs;. ,J kwf;f Kbahj NritahFk;. G+efhpapy; ,uizj;jPTf; fpuhkj;jpy; gpwe;j xUtUf;Ff; fpilj;jNj ,e;jg; ngUk; ghf;fpak;.

Iahtpd; Md;kh vy;yhk; ty;y cUj;jpuGuPRtudpd; ghjq;fspy; mkh;e;J epj;jpa tho;T ngw cUj;jpuGuPRtuid vd;Wk; ,iwQ;Rfpd;Nwhk;. ,t;tz;zk; jp. ,uhrehafk; (Kd;dhs; murhq;f mjpgh;) jiytu;> kfhNjth Rthkpfs; rpWtu; ,y;yk;. n[ae;jpefh;> fpspnehr;rp

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jk;gpapd; Vf;ff;Fuy; mz;zhtpw;F tho;j;J -

NtW vd;d nrhy;;y? %d;wiu tUlq;fs; Kd;dhNy nrd;W <d;wtu;fs; mw;w ,d;dy;fisj; jhz;l rhd;Nwhdhd ePu; rupahf toprikj;J ehd;Nghf itj;Js;sPu; ey;ytNu tho;f ,d;Dk; gy;yhz;Lfs; vk;ik topelj;jp ed;ikfs; gynra;J ehk; ckJ gpd;epw;f vd;d gpur;ridfs; vjpupNy te;jhYk; nrhd;dit nra;JtUk; J}atNu tho;f mz;zp mgpuhkp mUfpUe;J gzpnra;a vz;gJ taJtiu vt;tsNth rhjpj;jPu; ez;gu;fs; gyUk; ehLk; eykila njhz;Z}W> E}W fz;L Rfkhf tho;f - jk;gp mk;gythzu; 2014 - 03 - 31> mtuJ 80tJ gpwe;j jpdj;jd;W

Last Message:

My ego made me to say “The real doctor, your younger brother Ambalavanar…”. Now God has removed you from us before I could say some stupid things on your next birthday. There is a saying “Man proposes, God disposes”. He brought you into this world three years, three months, and twenty days before I was brought here. Now he has taken you away after showing me who is the “Boss”. He did provide me opportunities to share some quality time with you during April-May and NovemberDecember 2016.

Dear all who have gathered for the funeral of ‘Manitha Neyar’ Mr. V. Kailasapillai, it is all impermanent here. I am unable to be present here today. However, on behalf of the family members I say a big ‘Thank you’. God willing, I expect to be in Sri Lanka soon to share my thoughts with you.

V. Ambalavanar 2017.02.21 Mr.V. Ambalavanar

From Mr.S.Sampanthar in England, who grew up with Mr.V.Kailasapillai

Kailas’s passing away would have come as a bolt to you and the children. The news jolted me also, bringing back a lot of memories.

All of us can be grateful that he is now at peace.

I have summarized Kailas’s achievements already at the time when the book celebrating his 80th birthday was published. Briefly, he did not come from a privileged background.

Nevertheless, he reached the commanding heights of commerce and industry. Yet, he did not forget his origins and gave a leg-up to many a relative and friend. He was instrumental in starting many charitable undertakings and has brought them to the stage where they are in a position to carry on without his presence and leadership. He has also played a leading role in firmly establishing and ensuring the continuation of Hindu culture in Sri Lanka.

Mary, Ravi and Viji also wanted me to convey their condolences along with mine to you and immediate family.

Youthful ‘Kailas’ with his cousin Sangarappillai and Brother Ambalavaner

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mkuh; fapyhrgps;is kPJ ,uq;fw;gh (mfty;) ePj;jhh; ngUik rpth FLk;gj;jpdh;

ifyhrj;jp;d; gps;isaha;f; ifyh];

mUk;ngwy; kidtp mgpuhkp fkyh Mw;wpa jtg;gad; vd;Nd vd;W!

fUtpNy Nritj; jpUTld; ,dpjha; cUtJ ngw;W cah; ts;sypuk;gb cjpj;jhh; Gtpapy; cyfk; ctg;g Njit vd;Nw miyAk; kdpjUs; Nrit epiwe;j kdj;ijg; ngw;whh; CUzpf; Fsj;jpy; jpUr; Rue;jplNt cyfpy; ey;neQ;rq;fs; cuk; mspj;jplNt Ch; Nguwpahr; rpwhh;fs; jhKk; cah;e;j tho;f;if cte;J tho cah; kdq;nfhz;Nl ,aw;wpdhh; Nrit ,ak;Gjy; vspNjh ,th;jk; Nritfs; ngw;Nwhhpy;yhh; ngw;whh; fy;tpf;fz; ciwtplk; ngw;whh; Cz; cilngw;whh; fjpapyhr; rpWth; fjp ngw;Wa;e;jdh; ghl;Lf; fw;whh; gujKk; fw;whh; ehl;bYs;s fiyAk; gyTk; ehbNa fw;whh; eyk; ngwf; fw;whh; ehl;by; Vw;gl;l Aj;j meh;j;jj;jhy; ehjpaw;w rpWth;f;fha; ,y;yq;fs; ehSf;F ehsha;g; gy;fpg; ngUfpd Ntz;bdh; Ntz;bahq;F eyk; ngw;wplNt cjtpf; fuj;ij cWjpaha; ePl;bdhh; gy;fiy fw;NwhUk; gadile;jdNu gy;tifg;gl;lKk; gpwehl;bw; ngw;wpl top nra;jspj;jdh; ifyhr ts;sy; “Mq;Nfhh; Viof;F vOj;jwptpj;jy;” midj;jpYk; rpwe;j jh;knkd;Nw md;Nw “ghujp” mwpaj;je;jij mwpe;jJ Nghd;Nw fUkk; ,aw;wpdh;

ghuj ehL ghpTld; mspj;j jpUf;NfjPr;ruj;jpd; mwf;nfhil nfhz;Nl Mw;wpdh; ngUk;gzp Mjp rptDf;F NfhGuk; cah;e;jJ Nfhapy; cah;e;jJ flTs; tpf;fpufq;fs; Gj;JUg; ngw;wd NfjPr;ruj;jhh; tpohf;fis vy;yhk; Nrh;e;Nj vLj;jhh; rpwg;Gw vLj;jhh; mUe;jtg; Gjy;th; mutpe;jd; cs;shh; mUe;jjp jq;if mtUk; cs;shh; md;dhh; mUk;gzp vd;Wk; njhlu mbnahw;wpr; nry;th; je;ij topNa ifyh]; ngUkfd; flTsh; Nghw;w flikfs; gyg;gy gz;Gld; ,aw;wp ifyhrh; gjNk mile;jhh; khNjh ,dpjha; kdpjNeak; tpsf;fpl ,d;Dk;Nkhh; ifyh]; Njhd;WNkh ek;kpil fz;zPh; Ntz;lhk; ftiy Ntz;lhk; Jd;gk; Ntz;lhk; Jauk; Ntz;lhk; ,j;jif nray;fs; ,aw;wpa nrk;ky; ,y;yj;jurp nra; mUe;jtk; vd;Nd! mUk;ngwy; kidtp mgpuhkp fkyh Mw;wpa jtg;gad; vd;Nd vd;W cah;e;Njhh; Nghw;w cyfk; Nghw;w ca;j;jhh; ifyh]; ck;gh; cyF md;dhh; Mj;kh rhe;jpaila mQ;ryp nra;jhh; rpth FLk;gj;jpdh; rhe;jp ! rhe;jp ! rhe;jp !

ahj;jspj;jth; “ftpjhkzp” fyhepjp re;jdh ey;yypq;fk; MA, PHD

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r%feyg;gzpfshy; kdjpy; epiwe;j Nritahsu; mkuu; fapyhrgps;is jpUkjp rhe;jp ehTf;furd; (nrayhsh; - Gdh;tho;T> kPs;FbNaw;w ,uh[hq;f mikr;R) mfpy ,yq;if ,e;Jkhkd;wj;jpd; jiytuhfTk; ek;gpf;ifg; nghWg;ghsu; rigapd; jiytuhfTk; tpsq;fpa tpRtehju; fapyhrgps;is mtu;fspd; kiwit mwpe;J kpFe;j Jauk; mile;Njd;. aho;g;ghzk;> muhypiag; gpwg;gplkhf nfhz;l mkuu; fapyhrgps;is> jkJ fy;tpahYk; jpwikahYk; N[hz; fPy;]; vd;w gpugy epWtdj;jpd; fzf;fhsuhfg; gzpahw;wp mf;fk;gdpapd; Jizj; jiytuhfTk; tpsq;fpath;.

MapDk;> xU jkpo;r; irthgpkhdp vd;w Kiwapy; mth; nraw;gLj;jpa r%feyj;jpl;lj;jpd; %yk; ,yq;if tho; jkpo;r; irt kf;fspd; kdjpNy xU cae;j ];jhdj;ij tFj;J mopahg;Gfiog; ngw;wtuhfj; jpfo;e;jhh;. mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; fl;bl epu;khzj;Jld; Muk;gkhd mtuJ Md;kPf r%fg;gzpfs; gue;Jgl;L tphptile;jd. ,e;J khkd;wj;jpw;F ,yq;ifapy; xU epiyahd ngaiu ehl;bitf;f mkuu; mtu;fs; mUk;ghLgl;lhh;. jkJ rpwe;j eph;thfj;jpd; %yk; khkd;wj;jpw;F gy nrhj;Jf;fis <l;baNjhL khkd;wg; gzpfisAk; ,yq;ifNjhWk; tphpTgLj;jpdhh;. ehl;by; mt;tg;NghJ ,lk;ngw;w td;Kiwfs;> ,aw;ifg; NguopTfs; Nghd;wtw;why; ekJ r%fj;jpdh; eph;f;fjpaha; epd;w NghJ jdpg;gl;l KiwapYk;> kd;wj;jpd; ClhfTk; cjtpfisr; nra;J MWjy; gLj;jpdhh;. jhk; mikj;j kdpjNeaepjpaj;jpw;F gpwehLfspy; thOk; md;gh;fs;> ez;gh;fs; %yk; epjpiar; Nrfhpj;J ,yq;ifapy; gy r%fg;gzpfis Kd;ndLj;jhh;. ,uj;kyhid ,e;Jf;fy;Y}hp> rpWth; ,y;yk;> fpspnehr;rp kfhNjth Rthkpfs; rpWth; ,y;yk;> rptG+kp KjpNahh; ,y;yk; Nghd;wtw;wpw;F njhlh;r;rpahf cjtpte;j ngUe;jif. mt;thNw> ngz; jiyikj;Jtf; FLk;gq;fSf;F cjtp> twpa khzth;fSf;F cjtp> Rdhkpg; Nguiyahy; ,lh;g;gl;NlhUf;F cjtp> Nghhpdhy; eypTw;NwhUf;F cjtp vd mtuJ cjtpf;fuk; ePz;lJ. md;dhhpd; ngUKaw;rpahy; ,e;jpa murpd; 300 kpy;ypaDf;F Nkw;gl;l epjpAjtpAld; ghly;ngw;w Gdpj jpUj;jykhd jpUf;NfjPr;ru Myaj;ij fUq;fw; Nfhapyhf mikf;Fk; gzp jw;NghJ epiwNtwpf;nfhz;bUf;fpwJ. ,e;J rka fyhrhu mYty;fs; ,uh[hq;f mikr;R> ,e;J rka fyhrhu mYty;fs; jpizf;fsk; elj;jpa 2tJ cyf ,e;J khehl;bd; ntw;wpf;F md;dhh; msg;ghpa gq;fspg;gpid ey;fpg; NgUjtp Ghpe;jikAk; epidT $uj;jf;fJ. ‘ehKk; tho;e;J> ek;khy; gpwUk; eyk; ngw tho Ntz;Lk;’ vd;Dk; cd;dj ,yl;rpaj;Jld; tho;e;jth; mkuh; fapyhrgps;is mth;fs;. ,yq;iftho; jkpou; xd;Wgl;L> xw;WikAld; jiyepkpu;e;J thoNtz;Lk; vd;Dk; cWjpAld; rpjwp epd;Nwhiu xd;WgLj;jp> xU mikg;ghf cUthf;f ngupJk; Kad;W ntw;wp fz;ltu; Iah mtu;fs;. ‘vd; fld; gzp nra;J fplg;gNj’ vd;w cah;e;j thf;fpw;F mika jdJ tho;ehis rkaj;Jf;Fk;> r%fj;Jf;Fk; mh;g;gzpe;j xU r%f Nritahsuhf> Md;kPfthjpahf ehk; md;dhiu epidT $uyhk;. ‘neUey; csndhUtd; ,d;wpy;iy vd;Dk; ngUikAilj;J ,t;TyF’’ vd;fpwJ jpUf;Fws;.

Njhd;wpath; kiwtJ ,aw;ifapd; epajp. MapDk; Iahitg; Nghd;Nwhh; Mw;wpa Md;kPf mwg;gzpfshy; fhyk; mthfs; Gfio vd;Wk; Nghw;Wfpd;wJ. mkuu; fapyhrgps;is mth;fsJ GfOk; fhyj;ij ntd;W epidf;Fk;. md;dhhpd; Md;kh rhe;jp mila ,iwtd; jpUtbfisg; gzpe;J gpuhh;j;jpf;fpd;Nwd;. mth; jk; gphpthy; JaUw;wpUf;Fk; mtuJ Jiztpahh;> cwtpdh;fSf;F vdJ Mo;e;j ,uq;fiyj; njhptpj;Jf; nfhs;fpd;Nwd;.

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kdpjNeah; nfsut tp. fapyhrgps;is fyhG+\zk; ,. rutzgtd; muhypkj;jp> tl;LNfhl;il.

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‘Xk; ekrptha> rptha ek Xk;’ ‘rpt rpt rptha ek Xk;’ ;,y;yf tpsf;fJ ,Us;nfLg;gJ’ nrhy;yf tpsf;fJ Nrhjp cs;sJ gy;yf tpsf;fJ gyUk; fz;gJ ey;yf tpsf;fJ ekr;rpthaNt’ mkuupd; Md;kh rhe;jpaila gpuhh;j;jpf;fpd;Nwd;. kdpj Neak; gilj;j mk;kh> gps;isfs;> FLk;gj;jpdh;> cwtpdh;fSf;F vdJ Mo;e;j mDjhgj;jpid njhptpj;Jf; nfhs;fpd;Nwd;. md;Ng rptk;

A Condolance from Aunty Parasakthy – Sundharalingam And Family Dear Aravinthan and Family I Have No Words To Console Your Dear Amma And You All On You All On Your Irreparable Loss.

From The Time We Heard About The Accident He Had Been Very Much In Our Thoughts.

We Can Understand The Mental Agony You All Would Have Gone Through Seeing His Suffering.

Let US Take It That He Has Been Delivered Of His Suffering By The Lord.

May His Soul Attain The Thiruvadi Of Sivaperuman.

THESE WORD COME TO MY MIND WHEN I THINK OF Your Dear Appa (Something I had saved from some book long ago by An Unknown Author-) Celebration And Thanks Not, How Did He Died, But How Did He live?

Not, What Did He Gain, But What Did He Given?

These Are The Units To Measure The Worth.

Of A Man Regardless Of Birth.

Not, What Was His Church, Nor What Was His Creed?

But Had He Befriended Those Really In Need?

Was He Eveready, With A Word Of Good Cheer?

To Bring Back A Smile, To Banish A Tear?

Not, What The Sketch In The Newspaper Say But How Many People Were Sorry When He Passed Away?

---By An Unknown Author---

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,iwgzpfs; ,aw;wpl tpUk;gp jpUf; NfjPr;ruj;J mwq;fhtyu; rigj;jiytuhfp> ghly;ngw;w jykJ GJg;nghypT ngw jpUg;gzpfs; epfo;j;jp itj;jPu;. ‘kf;fs; gzpNa kNfrd; gzp’ vd;gjid czu;e;J kf;fs; gzp vz;zpyhJ nra;jPu;

epiwthd tho;T mtdpjdpy; tho;e;jPu; Fiwapy;yhg; gzpfs; tpUg;GlNd Gupe;jPu; tpil je;Njhk; NfjPr;ruj;jhd; ghje;jd;dpy; rhe;jpngWf.!

kdpjNea epjpakjd; mwq;fhtyu; rigj; jiytuhf vz;zpyhg; gzpfs; Gupe;jPu;

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Kailas– the financial role model By M. V. Muhsin His was the private face of the public company. Today the company is the gilded leader on the stock exchange.

In 1986, 30 years ago, when JKH ventured into the first-of-its-kind public offering in the country’s history, Visvanathan (Kailas) Kailasapillai, who passed away last week, wasthe self-effacing andventurous financialwizard and imaginative architect. Ken Balendra, the Chairman, was the public face as a gutty, visionarybuilder and communicator.

Together with a crack team, they did the banking rounds and road shows, but Kailas preferred to be in the shadows.

There were grave doubtsabout the issue being fullysubscribed. Sri Lanka was then a tin-box economy bound tightly in red-tape. Investors and underwriters were nervous, as was the JHK staff. Not Kailas, however.Then, unlike now, there weren’t fancy predictive algorithms or intelligent spreadsheet applications to chart, analyse or forecast outcomes. Instead in the crucible that was Kalias’ brilliant mind was the cocktail of common sense that made him rightlypredict an oversubscription. He always got his sums right!

As time went by the now cash-rich company morphed into a conglomerate. Mergers, acquisitions and expansions were the order of the day. The financial engineer—the Maestro—was in his element. He inspired confidence in finance and banking circles.

Often, in answering a tough question, he would do a ‘back of the envelope’calculation and convince financiers to place their bets on the company. And so they did. He leveraged a terrific finance team led by Vivendra Lintotawela, who later succeeded Ken Balendra as Chairman, and he tapped the operational and professional talent in Susantha Ratnayake, the present Chairman, and Ajit Gunawardene, the Deputy.

02All the while, even as Deputy Chairman, Kailas served as a coach, egging people to discover their real passions.

In his heyday Kailas was nimble in mind and a purposeful risk-taker driven by his confidence. And yet, there was no flash in his style but instead an under-powering personality. That defined him.

His friends loved him and his family. And so it was only natural that when the 1983 racial riots broke out, the Lintotawela family embraced the Kailas family and sheltered them for nearly two weeks; and, when the goons nearly blew the cover, David Blackler, the then Chairman, smuggled the family to the JKH building.Even then, under severe personal stress, he displayedcharacteristic nonchalance, keeping his cool, and faith, while others were losing theirs…an attribute he commonly displayed in dealing with corporate upheavals and political pressures that were so common at that time.

For those who are trying to climb the corporate ladder and are lookingfor role models, Kailas affords an enduring example.

Courtesy : DailyFT - Friday, 3 March 2017

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Ntiyfis Kd;ndLj;Jr; nry;yNtz;ba ngUk; flg;ghL khkd;wj; jiytuhd jpU. fapyhrgps;is mth; f is rhh; e ; j pUe; j J. vdJ jiyikapyhd khkd;wf; fl;llf; FOtpdh;> khkd;wj;jpd; Vida cWg; g pdh; f s; > cs; e hl; L ntspehl; L md; g h; f s; > Mjuthsh;fs; vd gyiuAk; mutizj;J kpfTk; jpwikahf nraw;gl;L> khkd;w fl;ll Ntiyfis ntw;wpfukhf epiwTnra;J 1996 Mk; Mz;L ,aq;fj; njhlq;Ftjw;F jpU. fapyhrgps;is Mw;wpa rpwg;ghd gzpfs; vd;nwd;Wk; Nghw;wj;jf;fit.

,th; 2012 Mk; Mz;Ltiu ,e;J khkd;wj; jiytuhftpUe; j fhyg; g Fjp> mjw; F Kd; gpujpj; jiytuhf ,ize; j pUe; j fhyg; g Fjp vd %d; W jrhg;j fhyk; khkd;wj;jpd; Clhf mUk;gzpahw;wpa tuyhw; W g; ngUikf; F hpath; . nraw; j pwikkpf; f nghJr; nrayhsuhftpUe;j jpU. fe;ijah ePyfz;ld;> MSikkpff; gpujpj; jiytuhd jpU. kh. jtNahfuh[h> nghUshsuhftpUe; j jpwikahsh; f shd jpU. K. fe;jrhkp> jpU. Nt. fe;jrhkpMfpNahUld; ,ize;J $l;Lg; nghWg;ghf khkd;w epht ; hfj;ij elj;jpr; nry;tjpy; jpU. fapyhrgpsi ; s mth;fs; Nkw;nfhz;l nraw;ghLfs; khkd;w tsh;r;rpf;F nghpJk; cjtpapUf;fpd;wd.

itj; j pa fyhepjp f. NtyhAjgps; i s mth;fs; ,uj;kyhidapy; khzth; tpLjpnahd;iw mikf;f Ntz;Lk; vd;gjpy; nghpJk; Mh;tk; fhl;b te; j th; . mtuJ kiwTf; F g; gpd; > mth; fdit edthf; F tjpy; vdJ jiyikapyhd khkd; w r%feyd; FO <Lgl;L ntw;wpfz;lJ. ntw;wpfukhd ,e;j Kaw;rpf;F nghpJk; gq;fspg;Gr; nra;jth;fSs; jpU.fapyhrgps;is mth;fSk;> mtuJ Jiztpahh; jpUkjp mgpuhkp fapyhrgps;is mth;fSk; rpwg;ghff; Fwpgg; plj;jf;fth;fs;. ,g;NghJ jpUkjp m. fapyhrgpsi ; s mth; f s; jiyikapyhd tpLjpfs; FO> khzth; tpLjpia guhkhpj;J tsh;g;gjpy; nghpJk; cioj;J tUfpwJ.

fle; j fhyq; f spy; #whtsp> nts; s k; > Rdhkp Nghd;w ,aw;if mdh;j;jq;fshYk; kw;Wk; Aj;j epiyikfspdhYk; ghjpf;fg;gl;l tlf;F> fpof;F kw;Wk; kiyafg; gFjp kf;fSf;F ,e;J khkd;wj;jpd; rhh;ghf khkd;w r%feyd; FO Nkw;nfhz;l gytpj epthuz nraw;ghLfSf;F khkd;w jiyth; vd;w tifapy; jpU. fapyhrgps;is mth;fs; gytifapYk; cjtpte; j pUg; g ij kwe; J tplKbahJ. ,tiu jiytuhff; nfhz;L ,aq;fptUk; kdpjNea epjpaj;jpd; ClhfTk; gy;NtWgl;l cjtpfis toq;fp te;Js;shh;. ,e;j tifapNyNa ,th; kdpjNeakhkzpahfTk; 20

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gyuhYk; Nghw;wpg; ghuhl;lg;gl;L te;Js;shh;.

,th; gy th; j ; j f epjpepWtdq; f spy; fzf;F kw;Wk; epjp Kfhikj;Jt gzpg;ghsuhfTk;> jiytuhfTkpUe; J jpwikkpf; f tifapy; Mw; w pa NritfisAk; rpwg;ghff; Fwpg;gplyhk;.

jpU. fapyhrgps;is mth;fs; jpUf;NfjP];tu Mya jpUg;gzprig jiytuhfTk; gpdd ; h; mwq;fhtyh; rig jiytuhfTkpUe; J Mw; w pa gzpfSk; Nghw; W jYf; F hpait. ,g; n ghOJ eilngw; W tUk; Mya fl; l l Ntiyfis rpwg; g hf Kd; n dLj; J r; nry;tjw;fhd rfy fUkq;fspYk; nghpJk; gq;Fnfhz;L nraw;gl;L te;jth;.

,th; jdJ tho;tpy; irt tpOkpaq;fis

nghpJk; kjpj;Jte;jJld;> irtnewpKiwfSf;F mikaTk; tho;e;j ngUkfd;. rptd; ,d;wp rf;jp ,y;iy> rf;jp ,d;wp rptd; ,y;iy vd; g hh; f s; . jpU. fapyhrgps; i s mth;fSk;> jpUkjp mgpuhkp fapyhrgps;is mth;fSk; FLk;g tho; f ; i fapy; kl; L ky; y > nghJey NritapYk; rptrf;jptbtkhf xd;wpize;J Mw;wpte;j r%fey mwg; g zpfs; fhyj; j hy; kwf; f g; g l Kbahjit. jpU. fapyhrgps; i s mth; f s; kiwe; j hYk; > neQ;rpUf;Fk; tiu mth; epidtpUf;Fk; vd;gJ kl;Lk; cz;ikahFk;.

kdpjNeauhfg; Nghw;wg;gLk; ngUkfd; m. fdf#hpah; Xh; ,dpathpd; ,og; G gyuJ ,jaq; f isAk; ngUk; Jauj; j py; Mo; j ; j ptpl; l J. kdpjNeah; > kdpjhgpkhdp vd;gjw;Fk; Nkyhf gNuhgfhug; gz;G nfhz; l tuhfTk; tpsq; f path; ,th; . mth; NtW ahUky;y. kdpjNeakhkzpahfg; gyuhYk; Nghw;wg;gl;l jpU. tp. fapyhrgps;is mth;fs;jhd; ,j;jifa Gfo; khiyf;Fhpath;. kf; f s; kP J kdpj ,dj; j pd; kP J mgpkhdk; nfhz; l tuhfTk; > kdpj ,dj; j pd; eyd; rhh; e ; j tplaq;fspy; mf;fiwAs;stuhfTk;> kdpj ,dj; j pd; ed; i kf; f hf ciog; g tuhfTk; jpfOk; xUtNu kdpjNeauhfg; Nghw;wg;gLfpwhh;. mrhjhuz #o;epiyfspdhy; kf;fs; ghjpf;fg;gLk; Ntisapy;> mth; f Sf; F gytopfspYk; cjTtNj kdpjNeag; gz;ghFk;. ,jw;F ,yf;fzkhf tho;e;J kiwe;jtNu fapyhrgps;is Iah mth;fs;. ,th; ,yq;ifapYs;s gpugykhd th;j;jf kw;Wk; epjp epWtdq;fspy; epjp Kfhikj;Jtk; rhh;ej ; gjtpfis tfpj;jpUg;gJk;> gpd;dhspy; N[hd; fPy;]; epWtdj;jpd; gzpg; g hsh; f Ss; xUtuhfTk; > njhlh; e ; J N[hd; fPy;]; FOkj;jpd; gpujpj; jiytuhfTkpUe;J Mw;wpa NritfSk; tuyhw; W g; gjpTfshf rpwg; g hdnjhU ,lj;ijg; ngw;Ws;sd. ,jw;Fk; Nkyhf ,th; rka> nghJey epWtdq;fs; gytw;wpy; ,ize;J Mw;wpa ngUk;gzpfSk; gyuhYk; Nghw;wg;gLfpwJ. Vw;fdNt nfhOk; G tpNtfhde; j rigapd; jiytuhfTk; > gpd; d h; fhg; g hsuhfTkpUe; J Mw; w pa Nritfs; > jpUf;NfjP];tu jpUj;jy jpUg;gzp rig kw;Wk; Mya mwq;fhtyh; rigapd; jiytuhfTk;> mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wj;jpdJk;> gpd;dh; khkd;w mwq;fhtyh; rigapdJk; jiytuhfTkpUe; J nra; j gzpfs;

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tuyhw; W g; gjpthfpAs; s d. Rthkp rhe; j hde; j h mth;fis FUthff; nfhz;bUe;j ,th;> RthkpfsJ Md;kPf fiyg; gzpia gug;Gk; tifapy; nfhOk;G nfhs; S g; g pl; b apy; fyhyak; xd; i w epWtp> mjd; Clhf Mw; w pa fiyg; gzpfSk; fhyj; j hy; kwf;fg;glKbahjit. jpU. fapyhrgps;is mth;fsJ r%feyg; gzpfspd; kFlkhf rh;tNjr hPjpapy; gy ehLfspy; ,aq;fptUk; kdpjNea mikg;GfsJ xd;wpaj;jpdJk;> nfhOk;G kdpjNea epjpaj;jpdJk; jiytuhftpUe;J Mw;wpa Nritfis Fwpg;gplyhk;. ,tuJ kdpjNeag; gzpfSf;F fsk; mikj;Jf; nfhLj;j ngUikf;Fhpajhf mfpy ,yq;if ,e;J khkd;wk; tpsq;FfpwJ. ,th; ,e;J khkd; w k; Clhf Mw; w pa gzpfs; jdpahdnjhU tuyhw;Wg; gjpthfr; nrhy;yyhk;.

1986 Mk; Mz;by; jpU. Nt. ghyRg;gpukzpak; mth;fs; ,e;J khkd;w jiytuhf njhpT nra;ag;gl;lijj; njhlh;eJ ; jpU. tp. fapyhrgps;is mg;NghJ khkd;w gpujp jiytuhf ,izj;Jf;nfhs;sg;gl;lhh;. ,e;J khkd;wj;jpw;F jiyikaff; fl;blnkhd;W Njit vd ePz;lfhykhfNt gyuhYk; typAWj;jg;gl;L te;j NghJk;> Gjpjhf jiyikg; gjtpia nghWg;Ngw;Wf; nfhz;l jpU. ghyRg;gpukzpak;> 1990 Mk; Mz;L jdJ nrhe;jg; gzj;jpypUe;J xU njhifia md;gspg;ghf toq;fp> fl;bl Ntiyia Muk;gpj;J itj;jhh;. Mdhy; fl;bl Ntiyfs; epiwTngWtjw;F Kd;gjhfNt> 1992 Mk; Mz;by; mth; fhykhfpajhy;> gpujp jiytuhftpUe;j jpU. tp. fapyhrgps;is jiyikg; nghWg;Ngw;wJld;> 1996 Mk; Mz; b y; khkd; w jiyikaff; fl; b l Ntiyfis epiwTf;F nfhz;Lte;jJ kl;Lky;yhky;> njhlh;e;J ,Ujrhg;j fhyk; mjhtJ 2012 bnrk;gh; 21

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khjk; tiu khkd;wj;ij rpwg;ghf topelj;jpr; nrd;wJld;> njhlh;e;J ,wf;Fk;tiu khkd;w mwq;fhtyh; rigapd; jiytuhftpUe;J gzpahw;wpapUg;gJk; ngUikf;Fhpa tifapy; gjpTnra;ag;gl;Ls;sJ. jpU. fapyhrgpsi ; s mth;fSf;Fg; gpd; khkd;wj; jiytuhfg; nghWg;Ngw;Wf; nfhz;l jpU. fe;ijah ePyfz;ld; (Kd;ida nghJr; nrayhsh;) fle;j Mz;L (2016) ntspahfpa khkd;w itutpoh kyhpy; vOjpapUg; g ijAk; ,q; F epidTgLj; J tJ nghUj;jkhftpUf;Fk;. “ehzaKk; nghWikAk; jpU. fapyhrgps; i s mth;fsJ mzpfyd;fs;. ey;y jiyth; ,Uf;fpwhh;> gag;glj; Njitapy;iy vd;W gytplaq;fspy; Jzpe;J nraw;gl;Nld;. NtjidfSk; NrhjidfSk; vq;fs; cld; gpwg; G fis tUj; j pa Ntis> mth; f Sf; F epthuzk; toq;f toptFj;j ngUkdk; gilj;j kdpjh; ,th; . kdpjNea epjpaj; i j gy ehLfspYk; epWtp epjp Nrh;j;J khkd;wj;jpd; gzg;gyj;ijAk; tsh;j;Jj; je;jth;. khkd;wf; fl;blj;jpd; xt;nthU fy;Yk; ,tuJ ngUikiag; NgRk; vd; g jw; F k; Nkyhf> ,thpd; jiyikapy; gy;NtW cjtpfisg; ngw;w - ,g;NghJ gy cyf ehLfspy; gue;J thOk; rpwhh;fs;> khzth;fs;> KjpNahh; f s; cs; s q; f spy; vy; y hk; ,th; vd; W k; tho;thh;” vd;fpwhh; jpU. f. ePyfz;ld;.

2009 Mk; Mz;L jpU. fapyhrgps;is mth;fspd; gtstpohitnahl; b > mg; N ghJ khkd; w nghJr; nrayhsuhftpUe;j jpU. fe;ijah ePyfz;ld; mth;fs; khkd;wj;jpd; rhh;ghf “vy;NyhUk; ,d;Gw;wpUf;f ..” vd;w ngahpy; rpwg;G kynuhd;iw ntspapl;bUe;jijAk; ,e;jr; re;jh;g;gj;jpy; Fwpg;gpLtJ mtrpakhfpwJ. kdpjNeah; tp. fapyhrgps;is mth;fsJ jiyikapYk;> mtuJ topfhl;lypYk; - kf;fspd; Jaiug; Nghf;Fk; tifapy; khkd;w r%feyg; gzpfs; njhlh;e;J nfhz;bUe;j me;jf; fhy fl;lj;jpy;> mj;jifa ew;gzpfis vLj;Jr; nrhy; y papUe; j Jld; > NtW ey; y gy tplaq; f is cs; s lf; f pajhd njhFg; G E}yhfTk; mjid tbtikj; J kyur; n ra; J > fapyhrgps; i s Iahit nfsutg; gLj;jpapUe;jhh; jpU. ePyfz;ld; mth;fs;> gtstpoh ghuhl;L itgtj;jpd; NghNj (2009) ey;iy MjPdk; ,tUf;F ‘kdpjNeah;’ vd;w gl;lj;ij toq;fp nfsutpj;jpUe;jikAk; Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ. gtstpoh ghuhl; L epfo; t pd; NghJ “vy; N yhUk; ,d; G w; w pUf; f ..” vd; w rpwg; G kyiu Ma; T nra; J Ngrpa nrQ;nrhw;nry;th; MW. jpUKUfd; mth;fs; Fwpg;gpl;bUg;gijAk; ,q;F Nehf;FtJ nghUj;jkhdJ. “ C i u Nerpf ;fpd ;w> cwi t Nerpf;fpd;w > ghuk;ghpaj;ij Nerpf;fpd;w> cz;ikahd njhz;il kjpf;fpd;w ,U cs;sq;fSf;F ,d;W ,e;jg; Nghw;Wjy; tpoh eilngWfpwJ. ts;Sth; nrhd;dJNghy> ehL

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,d;Dk; ,t;tsT Jd;gq;fSf;fpilNaAk; mopahJ ,Uf;fpd;w njd;why;> ,q;F tho;e;J nfhz;bUf;Fk; gz;Gilath;fNs ehl;il ,d;Dk; mopahJ fhg;ghw;wpf; nfhz;bUf;fpwhh;fs; vd;Nw nrhy;yNtz;Lk;. mj;jifa gz; G ilath; f is ghuhl; l Ntz; L k; vd; w cyfpd; flikiaNa khkd;wg; nghJr; nrayhsh; ePyfz;ld; mth;fs; ,e;j tpohtpd; Clhf Vw;ghL nra;J ,e;j E}iy njhFj;J toq;fpapUf;fpwhh;.” vd;W njhptpj;jpUe;jhh;.

2004 Mk; Mz; L fapyhrgps; i s Iahtpd; mfit vz;gJ epiwitnahl;b kw;WnkhU fhj;jpukhdnraw;ghlhf “ifyh]; Myk;” vd;w ngahpy; Mq;fpy nkhopapyhd rpwg;G kynuhd;iw jpU. fe;ijah eP y fz; l d; mth; f s; ntspapl; L ifyh]; Iahit ngUikg;gLj;jpapUe;jijAk; ,q;F Fwpg;gpl;Lr; nrhy;tJ mtrpakhfpwJ. Iahtpd; tho;f;iff; Fwpg;G: njhopw; nraw;ghLfs;> rka r%fey kdpjNeag; gzpfspy; gq;fspg;G Kjyhd jfty; Fwpg;GfSlDk; glq;fSlDk; Nrh;ej; tifapy; “ifyh]; Myk;” tbtikf;fg;gl;bUe;jJ rpwg;Gf;FhpaJ. xUth; ,we; j gpd; Gfog; g Ltij jtph; j ; J > thOk;NghNj tho;j;jg;glNtz;Lk; vd;gjw;F mika fapyhrgps; i s Iah nghUj; j khd Ntisapy; chpa tifapy; ghuhl;bg; Nghw;wg;gl;likahdJ xU Kd;khjphpahd nraw;ghlhfNt mike;jpUg;gijAk; ,q;F Rl;bf; fhl;lg;glNtz;Lk;. ehd; ,e; J khkd; w j; j py; xU gzpahsuhf ,ize;j fhyj;jpypUe;Nj - fle;j ,U jrhg;j fhykhf jpU. fapyhrgps; i s Iah mth; f SlDk; > mtuJ FLk;gj;jpdUlDk; neUq;fpg; goFk; re;jh;g;gk; vdf;F fpilj; J te; j J. “eP q ; f s; f\; l g; g l; l th; cq; f Sf; F ehq;fs; cjtpnra;aNtz;Lk;” vd;w thh;j;ijfspd; Clhf jd; gNuhgfhug; gz;Gf;F ,yf;fzk; tFj;jth; mth;. ,e;j thh;j;ijfspd; cz;ik mh;j;jj;ij vd; tho;Tld; ,ize;j tifapy; mwpe;Jk; czh;e;Jk; ,Uf;fpNwd;. kdpjNeag; gz;Gk; mthplk; NkNyhq;fp fhzg;gl;lJ. ,j;jifa ey;y nraw;ghLfSf;F Iahtpd; Jiztpahh; jpUkjp mgpuhkp fapyhrgps;is mk;khTk; cjtpahftpUe;J> mtw;iw Kd;ndLj;Jr; nrd;whh; vd;gijAk; nrhy;yj;jhd; Ntz;Lk;. jpU. fapyhrgps;is Iah mth;fsJ mUk;gzpfs; midj;Jk; jdpahd tifapy; Nehf;fg;gl;L> thpthd tifapy; Ma; T epiyf; F cl; g Lj; j g; g l Ntz; b aJ fhyj;jpd; Njitahf ,Uf;fpwJ. vjph;fhyj;jpy; mJ nraYUg;ngWk; vd;W vjph;ghh;f;fyhk;. nkd; i kahfTk; gz; g hfTk; NgRk; ,ay; G > md;ghf midtiuAk; mutizf;Fk; jd;ik vd;gd fapyhrgps;is Iahtpd; Nkyhd Fzhjpraq;fshf jpfo;e;jpUf;fpd;wd. ,th; mikjpahftpUe;J Mw;wpa mUk;gzpfs; fhyj;jhy; kwf;fg;glKbahjit.

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TRIBUTE TO MR. V. KAILASAPILLAI Mrs. Thilaka Wijeyaratnam Nee Aiyadurai Noted by Gods who in unison proclaimed ecce

Oh halk the angels sing

Homo.

For he hath taken wing The good great soul of manithaneyam

For he was one loved by not one but many more.

On his way to kailayam

They came the differently abled children of God

For that’s where man longs

All the way from Jaffna city with most eyes behold

To be at God Siva’s Lotus feet

To pay their respect to the man of stance

All are called the chosen few doth meet

To pray by his slumbering self – last chance.

Their Maker face to face and in the list He lived supported by his deer ones

Kailasapillai’s name easily tops the list

who shared his magnanimous gestures not once Blessed is he who loved humanity

But during his entire span of life

Blessed is he who served in all humility

foremost of his supporters – his wife

The sick and the disabled, the infirm and the old Abiramy his right hand with daughter and son

Loved he his fellow men like Ben Adam bold.

Stood by him in all his action.

He did temple service and served mankind selflessly

For the needy with warmth and sincerity

with determined mind so devotedly.

Helping the less fortunate with alarcrity

So many in need he helped with love To ease their pain and the Gods above

Oh, Death! You say you conquer all

smiled benignly bestowing grace his name

Mind you a man like this never dies

much spoken of among devotees and his fame

But lives in the hearts of one and all

spread worldwide ‘ as the great philanthropist’

Who benefitted by his kindness

many hearts blessed him in peoples midst.

Remember he is not dead but is

Many an orphan child he held with compassion

Living in a state of eternal bliss

cared for them gave shelter with affection

Hear you all men aclain so loud

so caring was he loving and encouraging.

Death thou can never ever be proud.

In his silent ways so overwhelming.

Seeing to their comforts and their needs.

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Mr. V. Kailasapillai – ‘Manitha Neyar’ cum Financial Wizard

By Kandiah Neelakandan

Attorney-at-Law General Secretary – All Ceylon Hindu Congress Group Deputy Chairman, George Steuart Group of Companies

Mr. V. Kailasapillai was born on 31st March 1934 at Araly South in Jaffna District to a conservative Hindu family. He was one of the two children – both sons - of Mr. Kanapathiar Viswanathar and his wife Parvathiar. He lost his father at a tender age of four.

He and his brother - Dr. V. Ambalavanar who is a wellknown economist and was always in Public Service ending up as Adviser on Economic Affairs and an Additional Secretary to His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka - were brought up by their mother with the assistance of their grand uncle Mr. Sellappah, who is gratefully remembered by Mr. Kailasapillai forever.

Mr. Kailasapillai’s family was one of the five families who gave substantial financial assistance to build All Ceylon Hindu Congress Headquarters (ACHC HQ).

When we wanted to honour his family he requested us to honour his uncle Mr. Sellappah whose portrait has been unveiled at ACHC HQ.

of Chartered Accountants. He began at the bottom of the ladder and raised himself by degrees to the most exalted position in the accountancy profession by unremitting attention to his work and by his uncompromising commitment to the high ideals of his profession.He began at the bottm of the ladder and raised himself by degrees to the most exalted position in the accounting profession by unrem Having been a member of the Council of Examiners of the Institute, he has held various posts in the Institute of Chartered Accountants ending as its Vice-President.

Having worked in Mercantile Credit Limited for a short while as an Accountant he spent some time at Colombo Commercial Company Limited in the same capacity. Thereafter he joined John Keells Limited where he came to be identified so closely with that Group that his friends used to call him ‘John Kailas’.

John Kailas made his mark at John Keells and helped make it a leading conglomerate. Having risen to be one of the Directors of the Group, he ultimately retired as Deputy Chairman of the JKH Group.

Having attended Araly Saraswathie Vidyalayam in the village of Araly for the first years of primary education he was admitted to Jaffna Hindu College which is one of the well-known premier Tamil Hindu educational institutions in this country. Mr. Kailasapillai excelled in his studies and entered the then University of Ceylon and he graduated from Colombo Campus as a Bachelor of Science specializing in Mathematics with honours.

Mr. Kailasapillai wizardry as the Finance Director of John Keells Group helped by helped JKH’s rise as a leading conglomerate. As recorded in "Legacy" (the John Keells commemorative publication) -

Mr. Kailsapillai who is well-known as ‘Kailas’ and also as ‘John Kailas’ to the business community of this country was a financial wizard from his young days and, naturally for this maths genius, his chosen profession was Accountancy.

"………..important influence on the diversification programme was V. Kailasapillai. The Finance Director showed himself to be an expert at capitalizing on incentives and concessions offered by the government to promote the development of specific industries and business sectors. He was even more adept at identifying ways to reduce the tax burden on the group and its shareholders by taking advantage of official tax breaks and shelters. These talents were useful enough in the days of the United Front, but when that regime was replaced by an enterprise-

Having been served articles at the then leading Chartered Accountancy Firm of Satchithananda, Schokman and Wijeratne, Kailas was the obvious choice for Lander Prize which is awarded to the best student who excels in the final examination for Chartered Accountants conducted by the Institute

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friendly government eager to use the private sector as an instrument of growth, Kailasapillai was in his element. In the report quoted above, Mark Bostock notes that ‘the investment policy of the Company has enabled shareholders to receive a fair slice of their return free of tax’. They did so thanks to the financial wizardry of V. Kailasspillai."

historical records and the business leaders still recall his achievements in John Keells and Colombo Stock Exchange which he has once led.

Of course, if he feels that he should not remain anymore no one can stop him stepping down. In 1993, he resigned from the Chairmanship of the Colombo Stock Exchange. News was flashed "Kailasapillai’s resignation rocks Colombo Stock Market".

Though Mr Kailasapillai is a strict vegetarian and teetotaler throughout his life, I am told that he had to keep a beer mug on his table only as a showpiece just because he was a Director of John Keells. It is a well known ‘secret’ that he declined to be the Chairman of the Group because he felt that he could not throw parties or cocktails, for the reason that to Kailas’ principles were more important than glory as the Group Chairman.

His colleagues wanted to persuade him to stay on but he had flown to Malaysia. I can guess that he would have gone to meet his Guru, Swami Shanthananda Saraswathi (Head of Siva Family), whose guidance and blessing were his strength. In 1983 also he did that – of course, through Singapore. I would like to quote from what Mr. Richard Simon has written in the "Legacy"

His success as a business leader is attributable to his characteristics as a typical industrious Jaffna man.

When he was asked the secret of success, he replied: "It won’t just fall on your lap. You have to work hard, sweat for it". Then he added with a mischievous smile, ‘And of course, you have to take risks’.

"Tamils have traditionally seen education as a way out of relative poverty and routine discrimination.

John Keells’ financial genius, Viswanathan Kailasapillai, is only one of hundreds of thousands of intelligent, industrious Tamils who have successfully traveled that route. ………..

With tea and tourism in regress, most of Keells’ income in the late eighties was derived from Keells Food Products and the other businesses into which the group continued to diversify. Turnover and profits continued to rise year on year, as much a tribute to V. Kailasapillai’s financial skills as to the slowly improving business climate.

"….The most senior victim at Keells was the Finance Director himself. V. Kailasapillai’s home was destroyed. While his family sought refuge with relatives, he himself was smuggled into Keell Hall by David Blackler. He remained there, in hiding, for three days. The experience was so traumatic that Kailasapillai vowed to leave Sri Lanka forever. When a semblance of normality had returned to operations at Katunayake Airport, he, his wife and another relative whose father had been murdered by the rioters, were driven to the airport by David and Jennifer Blackler in separate cars.

There was anarchy on the streets that day: the mobs were stopping motorists and assaulting those they reckoned were Tamil. ‘There was all kinds of trouble going on’ says Blackler laconically, ‘I told Jennifer, if we’re stopped on the road and I put my flashers on, just do a U-turn and scramble.’ But the rioters were not interested in vehicles driven by Europeans; the little convoy got through, and Kailasapillai caught his flight to Singapore without incident. He would later change his mind and return to Sri Lanka with his family.

Mr. Kailasapillai and their colleagues, having discovered the capital-conjuring magic of the stock market relatively early, were determined to make the group and its holding company as investor-friendly as possible.

"Trade in company shares was modest at the beginning of the Eighties. Relatively few companies were publicly quoted and there was little investment capital available. The share market was the preserve of a handful of wealthy, knowledgeable investors….."

However, Mr. Kailasapillai in his own unique style had John Keells Holdings Limited listed on Colombo Stock Exchange on h October 9, 1986.

JKH has been a dominant force in the Colombo stock market since then. Although I do not have personal knowledge of his role in that sphere , the

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of the 1983 riots. Unlike the Finance Director and his family, most have not returned…….."

He is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Thirukeethesewaran Temple Restoration Society for several years and has taken a keen interest. He was a disciple of His Holiness Swami Shanthanantha and because of his Guru’s wishes he established a Temple of Fine Arts in Colombo and doing service to that institution also.

His family background and education in Jaffna Hindu College naturally made him an active religious worker. He was involved in almost every Hindu religious Institution in Colombo and he has held various offices in those Institutions and in particular as the President of Colombo Vivekananda Society of which he is now a patron. In the late eighties when Mr. V. Balasubramaniam was the President of All Ceylon Hindu Congress (the Federation of Hindu Religious Associations and Trusts in Sri Lanka) he persuaded Mr. Kailasapillai to be the Deputy President of All Ceylon Hindu Congress.

He is also the Chairman of Manitha Neyam trust.

He has established branches of the Manitha Neyam trust in United Kingdom, USA, Canada and Australia.

It is because of his honesty, sincerity and devotion to duty that he has been able to raise funds not only in Sri Lanka, but globally. Of course his financial capabilities were also an added qualification. He is also the Chairman of the Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies.

Mr. Balasubramaniam was determined to commence construction work on the ACHC Headquarters in the land at Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha which was given on a long lease by the Government of Sri Lanka and he wanted Mr. Kailasapillai to join in that task. Mr. Balasubramaniam must have had some divine guidance that Mr. Kailasapillai would prove to be the ideal person to take over the reins of ACHC and complete that task.

When Mr. Balasubramaniam passed away in 1992 after a brief illness the unanimous choice of All Ceylon Hindu Congress as its President was Mr. Kailasapillai.

I do not think that he has ever contested an election or would have agreed to be a candidate to contest an election.

His wife, Abhirami, who is a first cousin ‘(Machchal’) of his and whom he married in keeping with the traditions of Jaffna those days stands by her husband in all his charitable and religious work. His son, Aravindhan, an Information Technology Engineer based in America, also helps his father in the work of the Manitha Neyam Trust. John Kailas’ accounting tradition is being carried on by his beloved daughter, Arunthathi, who is a qualified Accountant. She does not practice but, like her mother, she is a strong and ardent lieutenant and supporter of her husband who is Dr. Sivakumar Selliah (a Senior Lecturer at the Medical College, Colombo North) and also active in the business, following in the footsteps of his fatherin-law and Deputy Chairman of a group of Hospital Companies) in all his work.

Since his retirement on 31st December 1997 he has been devoting all his time to religious and humanitarian services and in particular in helping the children’s homes and the elder’ homes in various places and taking a devoted interest as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Thiruketheswaran Temple Restoration Society.

Mr. Kailasapillai’s 75th birthday fell on March 31, 2009. It is an interesting coincidence that the birthday of this financial wizard is "the balance sheet date" within the meaning of the new Companies Act. He has declined to be invited to any felicitation. However, at a book release on March 29, 2009, he was conferred with the title ‘MANITHANEYAKA’ (meaning ‘a human being who loves and works for the others’) by the Chief Prelate of Nalluar Aatheenam, Jaffna

On August 2, 1992 he assumed office as President of ACHC and expedited the construction work. His leadership qualities and the ability to raise funds made the task possible, and, of course, he always had the grace of His Almighty because he has been a sincere devotee of Lord Shiva.

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gz;ghl;Lg; Ngiofs;> Qhdj;jpd; <u;g;Gfs;

tpRtehjh; fapyhagps;is kwtd;GyT f. rr;rpjhde;jd;

rptQhdNghjj;Jf;F mtu; vOjpa tpsf;fj;ijj; Njbf;nfhz;bUf;fpNwd;> ngw;Wj; juKbAkh?

X> vdf;Fj; njupANk> ngw;Wj; jUfpNwd; vdf; $wpNdd;. me;j E}iyj; Njbf; nfhLj;Njd;. me;j mwptpay; gl;ljhup NtW ahUky;y> muhyp tlf;F tPl;bd; Qhd <u;g;G tbtk;. jd; ngaiuNa ntspf;fhl;lhj mwpTf; fsQ;rpak;. jd;dlf;fj;jpd; Gwj;Njhw;wk;. mtu; m. tpRtehju;> ,th; jpU fapyhrgps;isapd; jhahhpd; rpj;jg;gh.

tlf;F tPl;lhUf;F neUq;fpa cwTfs; aho;g;ghzk; tz;zhu;gz;izapy;> ePuhtpabg; gps;isahu; Nfhapiyr; Rw;wp tho;e;jtu;fs;. muh ypf;F Nkw;Nf nfhl;ilf;fhl;bYk; cwTfs;.

,e;j %d;W Cu;fSf;Fk; Gwj;Nj ,tu;fSf;Fj; jpUkz ge;jq;fs; kpfkpff; FiwT. mt;tg;Ngh ,Ughiy> kwtd;GyT> fe;jNuhil> GNyhyp> gUj;jpj;Jiw> fUfk; ghid vd ePSk; nrhe;jq;fSs;Sk; jpUkz cwTfs; nfhz;ltu;fs;. fz;br; Nrdehaf;fh njhlf;fk; jQ;rhT+u; ,uhkr;re;jpud; tiu ehd; mwpa kjpj;Jg; Nghw;wpa gz;ghl;Lg; Ngiofs;> Qhd <u;g;Gfs;> ciog;gpd; cauq;fs;> tlf;F tPl;lhUk; mtu; rhu;e;j cwTfSk;. ePuhtpab fapyhagps;isiaAk; mk;gythziuAk; <d;w ngUkf;fs; tpRtehjUk; ghu;tjpahUk;. rpWtdhfj; jd; je;ijia ,oe;jtu;fs; fapyhagps;isAk; mk;gythzUk;. cwTfspd; rq;fkj;jpy; tho;e;jhYk;> je;ijapd; ,og;ghy; fhaq;fisr; Rke;jdu;. jk; jha; topg; ngauu; nry;yg;gh topfhl;lypy; muhyp ruRtjp ghlrhiyapy; gapd;wdu;.

aho;g;ghzk; ,e;Jf; fy;Y}upapy; njhlf;f tFg;G fspy; ehd; Nru;e;j fhyj;jpy; ,tu;fs; ,UtUk; Nky; tFg;Gfspy; gapd;Wnfhz;bUe;jdu;.

Mirg;gps;is> rghuj;jpdk;> tapj;jpaypq;fk; vdf; fzpj Mrhd;fs;> ,yq;ifiag; Gul;ba fzpj khztu;fisj; jahupj;j fhyq;fs;.

Mirg;gps;is ,yz;ldpy;; fw;W kPz;ltu;. m. tapj;jpaypq;fk; Nfk;gpupl;Rg; gy;fiyf;foff; fzpj %tpay; jpwd; gl;ljhup. fapyhagps;isf;Fk;

tlf;F tPL

fz;b Nkauhf> gpd; mikr;ruhf ,Ue;jtu; <. vy;. Nrdehaf;fh. fz;br; rpq;fstUs; gz;gl;l FLk;gj;ijr; Nru;e;jtu;. ,tu;fSf;F aho;g;ghzj;jhupd; gz;ghl;by; Nkhfk;. aho;g;ghzj;jpy; jdf;F cwTfs; ,Ug;gjhff; $wpf; nfhs;tjpy; ngUik nfhs;gtu;fs;.

Nfhg;gha; ehlhSkd;w cWg;gpdu; rp. fjpuNtw; gps;is jd; cwtpdu;fSs; xUtu; vd xUKiw <. vy;. Nrdehaf;fh ngUikAld; $wpf;nfhz;lhu;. fjpu Ntw;gps;is mz;zuplk; ,r;nra;jpiaf; $wp> tptuk; Nfl;Nld;. jdf;F mj;njhlu;G njupahnjd;wtu;> fz;b apy; nry;thf;NfhL tho;e;j ,Ughiyapd; mjpfhu; ehfehjd; ,y;yj;jhUk; <. vy;. Nrdehaf;fhtpd; je;ij Nfl;Kjypahu; Nak;R Nrdehaf;fh ,y;yj;jhUk; ey;y ez;gu;fs; vd;whu;. aho;g;ghzj;jpd; gz;ghl;L Kfq;fshfr; rpq;fs Nkl;Lf;Fbf;F ,Ughiyahu; njupe;jdu;. ,jdhNyNa mtu;fNshL cwT vdr; nrhy;ypg; ngUik mile;jdu;> Ntwpy;iy.

fz;bapy; Ke;ija jiyKiwapy; mjpfhu; ehfehjd; tho;e;J fhl;ba aho;g;ghzg; gz;ghl;Lf; Nfhyq;fisf; nfhOk;gpy; vd; jiyKiwapy; tho;e;J fhl;batu; tpRtehju; fapyhagps;is.

ehfehju; ,Ughiyahu;. fapyhagps;is muhypahu;. njw;F muhypapy; tlf;F tPl;lhu; vd;whNy gz;ghl;Lg; Ngiofspd; tho;tplj;jhu; vd;w fUj;J NkNyhq;Fk;.

nrhy;ypYk; nraypYk; vtUf;Fk; jPq;F juh cs;sq;fs;. irtj;jpYk; jkpopYk; Njha;e;j neQ;rq;fs;. Ntshz; njhopYz;L> topglf; NfhapYz;L> gfpur; nry;tKz;L> gz;gl;l tho;Tz;L> fy;tpapy; NjlYz;L> Gyikapy; ehl;lKz;L> Qhdj;jpy; <u;g;Gz;L vd kfpo;e;j kdq;fs;.

Gyikf; fsd;

jQ;rhT+upd; Gyikf; fsd;> Nrf;fpohu; mbg;nghb jp. e. ,uhkr;re;jpud;. aho;g;ghzg; gy;fiyf; fofk; mtUf;F kjpg;ghu;e;j KJKidtu; gl;lk; toq;fpajd; fhuzNk md;dhupd; fw;Wj;JiwNghfpa nrk;ikAk; Gyj;Jiw Kw;wpa ngw;wpANk. mtu; xUKiw vd;dplk; Nfl;lhu;> ahu; me;j mwptpay; gl;ljhup? mg; Gidngaupy;

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mk;gythzUf;Fk; jha; khkd; Kiwahdtu;. nghJTilikf; fl;rpapd; %j;j cWg;gpdu;. t F g ; g i w f S f ; F mg;ghy; fapyhagps;isiaAk; mk;gythziuAk; tPl;bNyNa fhzyhk;.

Gw ehl;lk; ,y;yhjtu;fs;. ,tu;fSld; m. mk;gythzu;> it. ,uFehjKjypahu;> ngh. tpRtehjd;> Fkhuypq;fk;> ney;iyypq;fk;> m. Nrdhjpuhrh vd khztu; Fohk;. ,tu;fs; ahtUf;Fk; nghJik> jd;dlf;fKk; vspikAk; ,dpikAk; GyikAk; njspTk;.

,Nj fhyj;jpy; vd; jkf;ifahu; ,e;J kfspu; fy;Y}upapy; gapd;whu;. mtu; mbf;fb tPl;by; cr;rupf;Fk; Njhopapd; ngau; mgpuhkp. tlf;F tPl;lhupd; cw;rhf khztp. Fkhuypq;fKk; NrdhjpuhrhTk; vd; tFg;gpy; gapd;wtu;fs;. mf;fhyq;fspy; m. tapj;jpypq;fk; vdf;F ,aw;gpay; Mrhd;.

tlf;F tPl;lhupd; kw;nwhU khztd; Nfhghy; rq;fug;gps;is. m. tapj;jpq;fj;jpd; kfd;. tajhy; vdf;F ,isatu;. ,e;J jkpo;f; fytd; ghlrhiyapy; vd; je;ijahupd; khztd;. vd; je;ijahu; kPJ khwpyh kjpg;Gf; nfhz;ljhy; gpw;fhyj;jpy; vd; kPJk; md;Gk; ghrKk; fhl;batu;. cwTg; ghyk; 1956Mk; Mz;L. <UUspapy; fhiy aho;g;ghzk; ,e;Jf; fy;Y}upf;Fr; nry;fpNwd;. jl;lhnjUr; re;jpg;G. njw;Nf ,Ue;J te;j fhu; kPJ NkhjpNdd;. <UUsp fPNo tpo> ehd; fhupd; Kfg;gpy; Vwpg; gLj;jpUe;Njd;. me;jf; fhUs; ,Ue;jtu;fs; ePuhtpabapd; tlf;F tPl;lhu;. nfhf;Ftpy; ,e;Jf; fy;Y}up Mrpupau; ehfypq;fk;> mtu; cwTfs;> nfhf;FtpYf;Ff; fhupy; Ngha;f;nfhz;bUe;jdu;. fhiu tpl;L ,wq;fpdu;. vd;idj; jpl;Ltu;> vd;kPJ rpdg;gu; vd ehd; mQ;rpNdd;. md;G Nktj; jiyiaf; Nfhjp> fLikahd jhf;fkh? vdf; Nfl;L> vdf;F MWjy;

$wp> vd; <UUspia kPl;Lj; je;J> ftdkhfg; NghfTk; vdf; $wpa ngUkf;fs; mtu;fs;. ,g;gb xU gz;gh> ,g;gb xU fUizah> ,g;gb xU ngUe;jd;ikah vd vd; tho;ehs; KOtJk; Rkf;Fk; epidT epfo;T mJ. vd; je;ijahu; 1957,y; tjpupf;Fk; ePuhtpabf;Fk; gyKiw gazpj;jhu;. tjpupj; jpahfuhrh khkhtpd; kfd; rz;KfuhrhTf;Fk; ePuhtpab ehfypq;fk; Mrpupau; ,y;yj;J ahiog;gopj;jnkhopahSf;Fk; jpUkz Vw;ghl;Lf;fhf tjpupf;Fk; ePuhtpabf;Fk; gyKiw gazpj;jijj; njupe;jpUe;Njd;. ehDk; mtUld; nrd;W te;Jz;L.

vd; je;ijahUf;Fk; tjpupj; jpahfuhrh khkhTf;Fk; mg;gb xU cwT. mjw;fg;ghy; neUq;fpa el;G. xUtu; nrhy;tij kw;wtu; Nfl;L elf;Fk; kjpg;G. vdf;F tptuk; njupe;j ehs;fspy; ,Ue;Nj tjpupapy; ,Ue;J jpahuhrh khkh kwtd;Gytpy; vq;fs; tPl;bw;F tUtJk;> coT> tpijg;G> fisgpLq;fy;> mWtil vd mtuJ taw;gzpf; fhyq;fspy; vd; ngau;j;jpahnuhL jq;FtJk; toik.

ehd; gpwe;j Gyu; fhiy vk; tPl;bypUe;jjhy; mtNu $iuapy; jl;b vd;id tuNtw;whuhk;. mtu; kfd; rz;KfuhrhTk; mNj ,ay;Gilatu;. vq;fNshL <Lgl;L cwthLgtu;. rz;Kfuhrh - ahiog;gopj;jnkhopahs; jpUkzk; rpwg;ghf eilngw;wJ.

ePuhtpabg; gps;isahu; Nfhapy; mwq;fhtyu; it. ,uFehj Kjypahiu 1965,y; vd; jq;if rhe;jhNjtp kze;jjhy; tlf;F tPl;lhNuhL vk; cwTfs; NkYk; neUf;fkhapd.

,uFehj Kjypahupd; jhahu; nry;yk;kh> vd;kPJ nrhupe;j md;G> vd; eyk; NgZtjpy; mtu; nfhz;bUe;j mf;fiw ehd; ngw;w NgW.

irt gupghyd rigapy; nrhw;nghopTfs; nry;yk;khtpd; tpdhj; njhLj;jhyhy; nghypTWk;. irtrpj;jhe;j E}y;fspy; Cwpj; jpisg;gtu;. gy nra;As;fs; mtUf;F kdg;ghlk;. Kjpu;e;j tajpYk; vg;nghOJk; Gj;jfKk; ifAkhf ,Ug;gtu;.

xy;ypa cUtk;. nts;is ntNsnud;w cil.

Njhspy; rhy;it. Gd;difj;j Kfk;> fdpe;j Fuy;> ,dpik ,ay;G> kdpjg; gz;ghl;Lg; Ngio ,tNuh vd ehd; tpae;j ngUkfdhu; Mrpupau; mk;ikag;gu;. tlf;F tPl;lhu; cwTfspy; ,tupd; ,ay;Gr; rhay; ,y;yhjtu; ,y;iy. fpUyg;gid

nfhOk;gpy; fpUyg;gidapy; tlf;F tPl;lhu; thq;fpa njd;de; Njhl;lk;> mjid mtu;fSf;Fs;Ns gfpu;e;J tPLfs; fl;b tho;e;jik> me;j tPLfspy; xd;wpy; rz;Kfuhrh mz;zd; tho;e;jik> ahTk; vd;id

muhyp ru];tjp kfh tpj;jpahyak;

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tlf;F tPl;Lg; gz;ghsu;fSld; 1967 njhlf;fk; neUq;fpg; goFk; Ngw;iwj; je;jd.

aho;g;ghzk; ,e;Jf; fy;Y}upapy; gapd;wtu;> ,yq;ifg; gy;fiyf; fofj;Js; Eioe;jhu;. fzpjj;jpy; gl;lk; ngw;whu;. fzf;fhsu; Nju;Tfspy; ntw;wp ngw;whu;. gl;laf; fzf;fhsuhdhu;. jpUkzj;jpd; gpd; fapyhagps;isAk; mgpuhkpAk; fpUyg;gidapy; tho;e;jdu;. fapyhagps;is nfhOk;G nfhNku;ry; fk;gdpapy; gzpGupe;j fhyq;fspy; mtiu neUf;fkhf mwpaj; njhlq;fpNdd;.

md;igf; Fioj;j nrhw;fis msNthL NgRgtu; fapyhagps;is. ghrj;ijAk; cupikiaAk; fyfyg;ghff; nfhl;Lgtu; mgpuhkp. x];wpd; Nfk;gpwpl;Rf; fhu; itj;jpUe;jdu;. fapyhagps;isAk; Xl;Lthu;> mgpuhkpAk; Xl;Lthu;. mutpe;jd;> mUe;jjp vd ed;kf;fs;.

mgpuhkp elj;jpa nerthiyiaf; fz;L ehd; tpae;j fhyq;fs;. gyUf;F Ntiytha;g;G toq;fp te;jdu;. khjr; rk;gsNk ngupJ> tzpfNkh> njhopNyh Vw;wjy;y vd;w nghJthd> toikahd aho;g;ghzj;J kdg;ghq;if cilj;J> njhopy; elj;jp ntw;wp fhzyhk; vd;w mt; ,izaupd; tpidA+f;fj;ij tpae;Njd;.

1967 njhlf;fk; nfhOk;gpy; gzpGupe;Njd;. jpUf;NfjPr;ru Myaj; jpUg;gzpr; rig> ,e;J ,isQu; kd;wq;fs;> midj;Jyfj; jkpohuha;r;rp epWtdk;> jkpo; mfjpfs; kWtho;Tf; fofk; vd 1967 njhlf;fk; 1977 tiu vd;id mioj;Jg; gzp nra;AkhW Nfl;ld nghJ mikg;Gfs;.

1963 njhlf;fk; jpUf;NfjPr;ru Myaj; jpUg;gzpr; rigapy; njhz;ld;. 1967,y; vd; Ma;Tg; gzpf; fsq;fSs; xd;W kd;dhu;. mf;fhyq;fspy; topghl;blk; njhz;blk;> cztplk;> jq;Fkplk; jpUf;NfjPr;ruk;. tpohf;fs;> epfo;Tfs; fhyq;fspy; mq;F vd; njhz;Lfs; tpupe;jd.

1974,y; fpUyg;gidf;F ehDk; ,lk; khwpNdd;. tlf;F tPl;lhupd; fpUyg;gidg; gug;G kidfSs; xd;iw vdf;fhf;fpatu; rz;Kfuhrh mz;zu;. nghJ tho;T

1975Mk; Mz;lstpy; NghYk;> ekrpthaj;jhu;> rz;Kfuhrh mz;zu;> mz;zpahu;> fapyhagps;is> mgpuhkp vd ItiuAk; kfhrptuhj;jpup ehs;fspy; mYtyf miwfspy; fhzj; njhlq;fpNdd;. nghJ tho;tpy; fapyhagps;is ,izaiu ehd; fhzj; njhlq;fpa fhyq;fs; mit.

1977 ,df;fytuj;Jf;Fg; gpd;du; nfhOk;ig tpl;L ePq;fpddhjyhy;> ,tu;fs; njhlu;Gfs; Fd;wpd. nfhOk;G nfhku;ry; fk;gdpia tpl;L ePq;fpdhu;

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fapyhagps;is. Nahd; fPy;Rf; fk;gdpapy; Nru;e;jhu;.

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epWtdj; jiytuhFk; epiyf;F te;jhu;.

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Nfhapy; jpUg;gzp mbatu;fspd; fdT. ,iwtdpd; xg;gilg;G. jkpofj;J ehad;khu; ,Utiuj; jd;idg; ghLkhW gzpj;j NfjPr;rug; ngUkhd;> jkpofj;Jf; fUq;fw;fshy; jd; jpUf;Nfhapy; mikag; gzpj;jhd;.

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TRIBUTE ‘SHRI KAILAS WAS A PHENOMENON’ by Kandiah Neelakandan Attorney-at-Law President - All Ceylon Hindu Congress

We have lost a real ‘Manitha Neyamamanithar’. As observed by a respected Swamiji ‘he was a Great Gem of Humanitarian Service’. He was really a ‘NIRAI KUDAM’ (meaning a Full Pot which never tumbles) because of his spiritual moral and cultural values which enabled him to become a successful professional and a beloved family head.

Mr.Kailasapillai began at the bottom of the ladder and rose in a gradual process to the helm in the accountancy profession. This was by sheer dint of hard work, he strove in his own way to reach the stars. His non compromising commitment to the high ideals of his profession was the diamond in his armoury.

Mr. Viswanathar Kailasapillai projected a larger than life figure in the business world. After a protracted period of service in the business sector, he retired in 1996 as the Deputy Chairman and Group Finance Director of John Keels Holdings Ltd. His contribution to the John Keells Group has been remarkable. He played a key role in the Planning and Policy formulation of the group including Strategic and Tax Planning.

‘Aanmika Sudar’ Thondunathan Swami of Hawaai Aatheenam USA once said, “what our younger generation should learn from this gentleman is that one’s cultural life can make him a successful professional and community leader with one hand, he holds unto the world and with the other hand he holds onto God” Mr. Kailasapillai became the President of All Ceylon Hindu Congress on 2nd August 1992 and continued in that office for more than 22 years. When he retired from the Presidency in December 2014 he was persuaded to be the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of All Ceylon Hindu Congress as we could not afford to lose the benefit of his experience, knowledge and business acumen.

Kailasapillai was the Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka in 1977. He has served the institute as a member of the languages committee and played an active role in compiling Tamil glossaries in accounting. He served on both Council of the Universities of Kelaniya and Post Graduate Institute of Management of the Sri Jayawardenapura University.

His appointment as the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange bore testimony to the esteemed position he enjoyed in the business sector. In 1989, he played a key role in the preparation of “A Strategy for Industrialisation in Sri Lanka” at the request of the Minister of Industries. In particular the ideas about the concept of Venture Capital and Unit trusts originated in his fertile mind and were included in the strategy and these concepts have gained traction in the business world.

Under his leadership Mr. Kailasapillai took All Ceylon Hindu Congress from strength to strength.

Having established Manaitha Neyam Trust in Sri Lanka with branches in UK, USA, Canada and Australia he supported a number of Hindu Charitable Institutions including Sakthi Illam (Hostel of Colombo Hindu College, Ratmalana), Mahadeva Ashram – Mannar, Sithy Vinayagam School Hostel, Araly Saraswathy Vidyalayam and many other institutions which needed his support.

The services he rendered to the needy people when they were affected by war and Tsunami were enormous.

His call to duty permeated all aspects of his life and even after his retirement there is no deceleration of his tempo. Advancing age has not mellowed him. He continues to support a number of institutions involved in religious activities and social welfare. The positions he holds include:

He never forgot his ‘alma mater’ Jaffna Hindu College. He was instrumental in setting up Jaffna Hindu College Trust and worked as its Chairman for several years.

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• President, All Ceylon Hindu Congress (Apex Body of Hindu Temples and Associations) • Chairman, Board of Trustees of Thiruketheeswaram Temple Restoration Society in the Mannar

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you have made for the profession in particular and the society in general and the Council of CA Sri Lanka honoured him by inducting Mr. Viswanathar Kailasapillai to the CA Sri Lanka Hall of Fame 2012.

He was a well respected Society leader of Tamil Community. He was the lead member of the Facilitators Group which was instrumental in establishing Tamil National Alliance in 2011.

District.

Chairman, Manitha Neyam Trust (Love for Humanity) – a humanitarian agency Past Chairman, Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies of Sri Lanka.

His services to the society are numerous to set out in this short appreciation. He will always live in our hearts as a great Leader who steered the ‘ship’ through every storm every crest and every wave.

He supported these institutions with generosity and munificence and in making references to his rich contribution, it cannot be helped but breaking into superlatives. Somewhat conservative, he never wanted to be much of a headline grabber and yet earned a reputation for wise counseling and much lauded decision making. Even in retirement he ensured that his ideas and beliefs do not become out of sync with the current and contemporary needs. His fixation with public spiritedness and public interest continues to remain undiminished.

We p r a y t o S h r i G o w r i S a m e d h a S h r i Thiruketheeswara Nathar for His Blessings on this Great Soul to rest in peace.

AUM SHANTHI! Kandiah Neelakandan President All Ceylon Hindu Congress (E-mail: neela@mnlaw.lk)

The Members of CA Sri Lanka expressed their gratitude and admiration for the invaluable contribution

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A man like no other

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Extracts from Kailas 'Aalam' Published Jh;Kfp tUlk; gq;Fdp 2017 43 of our times on 31st March 2014 to celebrate 80th Birthday of This Legend

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history From ARALY To HALL OF FAME OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Having had his primary education at Araly Saraswathy Vidyalayam till the third standard Mr. Kailasapillai then moved on to Hindu College, Jaffna.

When we queried as to whether he was a bright pupil in school, he gave us an enigmatic smile and said ‘No, not really”. His wife Abhirani has been with him in thick and thin and said he was what one would call ‘slightly above average’. “Then when did you begin to shine we asked.” ‘I think after I left University and my uncle introduced me to a well- known accounting firm”.

Having served Articles at the then leading Chartered Accountancy Firm of Satchithananda, Schokman and

Wijeratne, Kailasapillai was the obvious choice for the Lander Prize which is awarded to the best student who excels in the final examination for Chartered Accountants conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He had excelled in his final examinations and Kailasapillai had to be awarded the prize. “This is a very rare prize and very few people have won this prize” he elaborated. “This was the first time that I shone in my studies when I landed with the Landers’ prize” Mr. Kailasapillai said with a tinge of nostalgia. “I felt elated. I was anyway steady in my work but I did not think that I will be awarded the prize”.

“Kailas was a brilliant student and passed out as a Char tered Accountant with flying colours. He was respected by his peers, looked up to and admired by his juniors who always knew that he was there to guide them, with the partners being sure that he could be depended on to do a perfect job on any assignment One of his many major achievements was at John Keells. The Land Reform which adversely affected the country also placed the

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history flourishing agency houses in a very precarious position. It was at this juncture we all admired the managerial skills of Kailas who along with his Chairman, Ken Balendra and supported by a selected team, turned John Keells around, a phenomenal and brilliant achievement indeed.

“I have had occasion to compliment some of the youngsters in the team and they would always say it was all because of the training and guidance they received from Ken or Kailas.

“Kailas, notwithstanding his heavy managerial commitment at John Keels, surprisingly found the time to involve himself in almost every aspect of service, the community, religious affairs, educational levels -schools, University and Post Graduate, orphanages, homes for elders and even the Institute of Chartered Accountants where he held the office, among others, that of Vice President; a proud record indeed!

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He was thinking as a Man of Jaffna

A Tribure from another Business Leader

Mr. Chandra Jayaratne who was Managing Director of Ceylon Tobacco Co. PLC and Eagle Insurance PLC and also Chairman of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce had this to say of Mr. Kailasapillai.

remained the real strength behind Ken in the stability of John Keells.

“In the later years it was his thinking as a `man from Jaffna’ he saw the value of real estate more than others. He was a clever tax manager and he dealt with tax issues in the best interests of the company.

“I came to know Mr. Kaliasapillai when I was a student at the Institute of Chartered Accountants. As a lecturer he played an active role at the institute. I associated closely with him when he was in the Council of Chartered Accountants.

“Mr. Kailasapillai was a very good team builder. He created a strong finance team.Three people I would mention are, Edirisinghe, Jagath Fernando and Anushya Coomaraswamy who were groomed by him. Anusyha succeded him at John Keells.

“For us he was a highly respected benchmark accountant.

The way he spoke, his conduct more importantly his values and judgment along with his response to situations reflected his overall personality.

“He is soft spoken, thoughtful and tactful when he handles issues. He has a broad outlook which made him to think clearly and come out with precise decisions over whatever situation he handled.

“The finance team built by Kailas was strong and its role was noteworthy in the stability of John Keells.

Kailas was the brain behind several strategic decisions specially on capitalizing on tax opportunities, free hold and land acquisition.

“He is one person whom I respected as being an iconic professional. I first worked with him at the Colombo Commercial Company and later on he moved over to John Keells. He had the ability to take just a minute to understand the environment in which companies functioned. The companies at that time were subjected to the commission against estate agencies. During this time agency houses were collapsing. However, it was at this point one that changes began to take place at John Keells.

“I would say he was one of those great achievers who remained a gentleman to the core; very principled and his integrity was never questioned or can never be questioned.

On one occasion an insurance deal collapsed a few days after we agreed to it. However, we parted in good spirits as it was a better deal than we agreed upon earlier. He was a gentleman and he realized that the other deal was better than ours.

Therefore, everything happened with good understanding.

“Mr. Ken Balendra and Mr.V.Kailasapillai played a tremendous role in strengthening John Keells.

“My overall assessment is that Kailas is a visionary the private sector had. He took steps which were forward thinking. Instead of confining himself to one segment or a particular community, Kailasapillai had a broad outlook in handling matters.

“Even after retirement, the leadership he gave to the All Ceylon Hindu Congress was remarkable. I remember t h e d ay h e a n d M r Neelakandan met me

“As a corporate director he carried himself in a dignified manner. He had an uncanny ability to see and propagate growth sectors. Though he was in the back ground and less public than his Chairman Ken Balendra, Kailas

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history (in1995) when I was the Managing Director of CTC Eagle Insurance Co. Ltd (as it was then known) and negotiated to give a part of ACHC Building to my company on lease” and obtained a substantial advance to complete the building “After the tsunami he ably assisted through the All Ceylon Hindu Congress those who were affected. Even after the civil strife came to an end in the North, Kailasapillai on behalf of the Hindu Congress played an important role in providing assistance in the rehabilitation process of the LTTE cadres.”

Manithaneyar's Family Mr. V. Kailasappillai married his own cousin, Abhirami who is nine years his junior who has been the lamp of his life. We are making this statement after hearing what Mr. Kailasapillai had to say about her while we were conversing with him. ’Don’t listen too much to her because she is always premises me” but added ”She is the go-getter. Because I have achieved what I have achieved solely because of her”. What more would a wife want to hear from a husband who has reached the pinnacle of his career. He married her in 1960 and his son, Aravindhan, an Information Technology Engineer based in America was born a year later. Their daughter, Arunthathi, who is

a qualified Accountant followed in her father’s footsteps but does not practise as an accountant but is assesting in working for her husband in business affairs. Talking of the birth of his children, when we asked him “were you elated when your children were born?“ “Yes of course when my children were born I was over the moon” was his reaction. Arunthathi is married to Dr. Sivakumar Selliah.

(Quoted from Kailas Aalam published on the eve of his 80th Birthday)

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FROM FAMILY ALBUM

Grand father and grand son relaxed after worshiping at Thiruketheeswaram

Aravinthan Makes offering at Colombo Hindu College Sri Katpaga Vinayagar Temple on his Father’s 75th Birthday

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Financial Wizardry volumes about the services he rendered to his beloved John Keells.” In the Boardroom when problems arose, time and again, all eyes are directed at me and I give a solution without batting an eyelid.” He said in slow, measured tones. Mr. Kailasapillai was full of admiration for his one- time boss Ken Balendra who was at the helm of John Keells.’ Ken Balendra was the frontliner. I worked behind the scenes. “The blend of the two of them brought John Keells to where it is today. Mr. Kailasapillai wizardry as the Finance Director of John Keells Group helped JKH’s rise as a leading conglomerate.

As recorded in “Legacy” (the John Keells commemorative publication) “....important influence on the diversification programme was V. Kailasapillai. The Finance Director showed himself to be an expert at capitalizing on incentives and concessions offered by the government to promote the development of specific industries and business sectors. He was even more adept at identifying ways to reduce the tax burden on the group and its shareholders by taking advantage of official tax breaks

Mr. Kailasapillai then joined Mercantile Credit as Chief Accountant. He was also senior Accountant at the now defunct Colombo Commercial Company. Talking of the times gone by, Mr. Kailasapillai said “It was not challenging those days”.

“John Keells was a fledgling Company at the inception “. It was I who initiated John Keells to flourishfrom one company to several companies “, he said. Mr. Kailasapillai spoke of the vast strides JKH has made and the inroads it has traversed at present. ”’There were not many mountains to climb. It was automatic, moving from one thing to another, Kailasapillai said as he was prone to simplicity and called a spade a spade. He never made a mountain out of a molehill or vice versa.

Knowledge inspires passion and he was knowledgeable in whatever endeavour he undertook and the passion which followed drove him through the terrain helping him to end up where he did.

Going back to structuring the John Keells Group of Companies, Mr. Kailasapillai said “My plum situation was building up John Keells”. This statement spoke

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and shelters. These talents were useful enough in the days of the United Front, but when that regime was replaced by an enterprise-friendly government eager to use the private sector as an instrument of growth, Kailasapillai was in his element. In the report quoted above, Mark Bostock notes that ‘the investment policy of the Company has enabled shareholders to receive a fair slice of their return free of tax’. They did so thanks to the financial wizardry of V. Kailasapillai.”

Ken Balendra, the well-known business magnate who was at the helm of John Keells spelt out his sentiments about the ‘brain’ behind the success of John Keells

Mr. Balendra said " If one was to go through the book LEGACY (John Keells and the story of Sri Lanka Business) authored by Richard Simon, one can confirm that Kailas was indeed the financial wizard that I have claimed him to be on repeated occasions throughout his career at John Keells, and even thereafter.

With tea and tourism taking a back step, most of John Keells’ income in the late eighties came from Keells Food Products and the other businesses the group diversified into. Turnover and profits continued to rise year on year, as much as a tribute to V. Kailasapillai’s financial ability as it was to the improving business climate.

“At this juncture two things come to my mind.

Firstly when I was made a director of our subsidiary I was asked by Mr. Bostock to take over the airlines division of John Keells and the division was in a crisis situation with a loss of around rupees five or six million at that time.

Since I was made the director I was asked by Mr. Bostock to meet Mr. Kailasapillai who would tell me the terms and conditions. I went to Mr. Kailasapillai and expected him to tell me what my new salary structure and perks were. Whereas he never made any reference to that but expected me to make a profit of rupees ten million in the next financial year from the loss of rupees six million it had incurred. I was tasked with stabilizing the financial state of the company’s airlines sector. However, we made it and in the next year we doubled the profit by making rupees ten million.

I recollect an incident when he and I, along with others, were at a meeting chaired by the well- known Civil Servant, Mr Baku Mahadeva, as the Secretary of the Treasury. There was a stage when a long discussion took place over a strategic financial issue. It sounded as though it would never end. Kailas jotted something down on a scrap of paper and passed it along to the Chairman who read through it, was silent for a couple of minutes and then announced, “Why are we going on and on about this issue. Here is the solution” and read out Kailas’s handwritten note on the scrap of paper that had been passed on to him.

Many of those present were surprised at the quick solution and they realized that Kailas had a computer-like brain. Kailas was a Chartered Accountant and at that time, and I believe even now, most products of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants, have a negative attitude towards most entrepreneurial suggestions. Kailas was an exception. More often than not, he saw the vision and supported it to the hilt. David Blackler repeatedly said that if he ever became a dictator of a country, he would immediately appoint Kailas as his Finance Minister. Kailas and David were never interested in politics...."

“He was always open to new thinking and somewhat ahead of his time and willing to listen to other people. It was refreshing to see senior people encouraging the juniors to take up challenges of new mega projects.

“As this iconic personality turns 80 years all of us at John Keells wish him the very best and many more years to come and express our gratitude for the firm foundation he laid at John Keells which has enabled us to conquer all obstacles and forge ahead and for the rich legacy he has left behind.”

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on account of his diabetic treatment. He excused himself, went up to his room, had a slab of chocolates and came down to the lobby, saying “Let’s go.”

In the 1983 pogrom, Kailas and his family were severely affected. His house in Kirillapone was burned and Vivendra Lintotawela, who later became Chairman of the Company, pressurized him to move his family and himself to his residence. Later on David Blackler and his wife Jennifer took them under their wing.

In addition to being the Group Finance Director of John Keells Holdings, which was set up on suggestions made by Kailas, he was also the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange, which at that time, was in its infancy. It was with Kailas’s pro-active leadership that the Stock Exchange began to bloom.

Over and above financial matters connected with the Group, Kailas whole-heartedly involved himself in numerous other activities. He was supported in his efforts by his charming and bubbly wife, Kamala.

I also recollect Kailas being in the team comprising myself, Ajit, and Anushya, going on a whirlwind trip to Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, New York, and San Francisco, to be back in Singapore in 11 nights,to promote the Global Depository Receipts (GDR) issue. Although senior to us in age, Kailas took this hectic trip in his stride.

Following the ‘black Friday’ riots during which a couple of Kailas’s relatives were murdered, he took the decision to evacuate to Malaysia. After several weeks I was one of those who persuaded him to return to Sri Lanka, which he did. Once he returned, he put his shoulder to the wheel again, to the great benefit of the John Keells Group.

Kailas and Kamala were always charitable people.

After Kailas’s retirement, the two of them have spearheaded numerous charities across the country.

On Kailas’s 80th Birthday I would like to wish Kailas and his family the very best, and Swyrie, who is also a great admirer of Kailas and Kamala, also joins me in doing so.

One morning as we were waiting in the hotel lobby to be picked up, when he was not feeling too well

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He outshone his peers Ajit D. Gunewardene, Deputy Chairman of John Keells Holdings PLC recalls the unwavering support and encouragement extended by no lesser person than the veritable financial wizard of his time -Mr. Kailasapillai. Ajit Gunewardene was recruited by Mr. Kailasapillai and rose to where his now.

“Mr. Kailasapillai remained a simple and humble human being. Always willing to impart knowledge and his vast experience to allow the younger generation to learn and grow. He had a great influence on me imparting his knowledge which enabled me to grow.

Braving storms with high seas a group of elite ship pilots steers tankers and ... dozen miles out to sea, it looks like a ten-story-tall anvil plowing through the water...

He had an incisive mind and a photographic memory. His accounting brilliance outshone his peers. Mr. Kailasapillai wasn’t the stereotypical accountant. He always had aggressive ideas. He was one who had growth objectives in mind.

A strategist par excellence Immediate past chairman of John Keells Holdings, Mr Vivendra Lintotawela pays tribute to a man who was a financial wizard and worked closely with him.

I consider it an honour and a privilege to send my contribution to a book to celebrate the 80th birthday of Mr V. Kailasapillai.

I have known Mr. Kailasapillai since 1976 when he head hunted and offered me employment at John Keells while I was attached to the Colombo Commercial Company.

After a brief stint at John Keells, I left for Zambia having secured a job there. The persistent professional that Mr. Kailasapillai was, he wrote persuading me to return home offering me re-employment at John Keells. I was touched by the faith he had in me and my abilities and hence returned as requested. I thereby had the pleasure of working closely with the man we honour today until he retired from John Keells in 1996.

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strategist par excellence.He never sought personal glory and was a modest and decent member of the Company we all wanted to see succeed in all of its ventures. While others assisted tangibly, it is Mr. Kailasapillai’s financial structuring that helped to lay the solid foundation on which the modern John Keells is built. That today it has emerged as one of the leading Blue Chips in Sri Lanka is thanks mostly to Mr. Kailasapillai’s vision, drive and motivation.

He was confident without being reckless. He was not averse to sensible risk taking. He persuaded us, himself included, when other avenues were blocked, to give personal guarantees as collateral to Banks to secure facilities for meaningful expansion of the John Keells Group. He was a tremendous team player and was more than happy to share his knowledge and experience with colleagues. He was an exemplary guide and mentor to the youngsters in the Company.His caring for all of his colleagues paved the way for the sharing of wealth created by John Keells across the board--- with many levels of employees instead of a handful of Senior 54

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I wish to end on a personal note. In 1983, when sectarian violence engulfed Colombo and the lives of Mr. Kailasapillai and his family were endangered, I was able to give him a modicum of support and care in return for the vast amounts he had given me . I was able to safely transport the Kailasapillai’s away from harm and keep them safe at my home during the initial critical days before he moved into Keell Hall.

As you reach the milestone of four score years, Mr. Kailasapillai I salute you and thank you for all the goodness you have afforded John Keells in general and me in particular. I wish you continued good health, peace of mind, joy and contentment in the years ahead.

Mr. David John Mortan Blackler

(L to R): Viswanathar Kailasapillai, David John Mortan Blackler, Kandiah Balendra, Vivendra Lintotawela 1st Row: R. P.T Adams, H. D Gunawardena,, G. S. A. Gunasekera, Ms. R. S. Goonawardena, M. A. Abeynaike, C. J Fernando.

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Divinity, the True Sense of Inspiration Carnatic Music is one of the most aesthetic and beautiful musical forms in the world. A pleasant atmosphere is created where the music is honest, natural and from the heart. For both the listener and the performer, the atmosphere in which this music is shared is as much an experience as the music itself. It has the ability to sometimes even to enhance the experience and spur creative impulses. This is the effect Carnatic music had on Kailas ”I enjoy Carnatic music’, he said. Kailas is musically inclined but through a religious discipline, an ardent follower of His Holiness Swami Shanthanantha who is his Guru and following his Guru’s wishes he established a Temple of Fine Arts in Colombo and is deeply involved in inculcating in the younger generation a love for the Arts and tingling their aesthetic sensibilities.

be suitably employed once he or she qualifies at this examination. The setting up of the school of Fine Arts is a dream come true for a person who nurtures a religious fervour in every endeavour. His Guru formed the Divine life Society. The school has been set up with a long-term motive to inculcate a love for the Arts and to prevent children from going astray. ‘Prayers and bajans held here speak volumes of the services the Institute renders. Mr. Kailasapillai was giving us this information when Mr. Kailasapillai interrupted and said ”Why all that’ because he felt that there was no need to broadcast the social service rendered by them.

The rent for the College came from Mr. Kailasapillai’s own funds. He and his family are indeed charitable and they don’t want any publicity for their efforts.

The school of fine Arts is located just a stone’s throw away from their residence and is closely monitored by Abhirami. It is a Temple of Fine Arts in the real sense of the word. Less privileged children who are talented are taught free of charge while a nominal amount is taken from the others. Eastern Vocal music, Bharatha Natyam, the violin, the tabla, the guitar, the flute and the organ are all taught by professionals. Examinations are conducted by the North Oriental Music Society. Classes go up to the Fifth Grade which enables a student to

Being deeply religious the Kailasapillais had just returned a day or two before we met them after completion the renovation of the family temple in Araly. A sum of Rs five million was spent on renovating the Saraswathy Vidyalayam in Araly where Mr. Kailasapillai had his primary education.

Since his retirement on 31st December 1996 he has been devoted his time to religious and humanitarian services and in particular in helping Children’s Homes and Elder’ Homes in various places and taking a devoted interest as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Thiruketheeswaram Temple Restoration Society.

Music Concert by Gauri Guha

Divinity, the true source of inspiration –Temple of Fine Arts embodies this concept Giving children a holistic approach to life is indeed a rapturous task .Teaching the finer points of life through dance and music is an undisputed achievement- the Temple of Fine Arts in Sri Lanka situated in Deal Place, Colombo 3 is one such. It caters to children who are talented and willing to learn .It is the brainchild of the indefatigable Mr. Kailasapilai under the spiritual guidance of His Holiness Swami Shantanand

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history Saraswathi . A serene photograph of Swami Shantanand Saraswathi takes you unawares and looks at you as if formally welcoming you into the temple premises. The Temple of Fine Arts is the professional company and performing wing of the educational institute, Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya Institute of Education.

photograph of Gana Deiyo greets you at the entrance and on the left is the shrine room where prayers are conducted daily while group prayers are conducted on Sundays. It is located in a latter day well- built house which has been turned into a temple- a temple for teaching the aesthetic value and appreciation of the Arts. Children are taught by professionals who spare no pains to impress upon the children the value of aesthetics. They are taught various instruments such as the veena, violin, sitar, tabla and even vocals.

Music, art and dance, have their origins in the divine, hence, the word “temple”. Cultural metaphysics, ancient scriptures and perfected technique are the hallmark of the productions of the Temple of Fine Arts.

Specific days and times are allocated for various instruments and the children diligently follow classes. The Temple of Fine Arts - the sanctuary for the arts was founded by His Holiness Swami Shantanand Saraswathi.

The aim is to help youth rediscover the cultural, artistic and spiritual wealth of their forefathers and to make it relevant in the present day and preserve it for posterity.

Divinity is understood as the true source of creativity and inspiration.

As you enter the premises in Deal Place it is so full of life.

Children could be seen practicing in various rooms. A

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His revered site Mr. Kailasapillai is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Thiruketheeswaram Temple Restoration Society (TTRS) for several years and has taken a keen interest in that Kovil which is his revered site. Kailas and Kamala being devotees of Thiruketheeswara Peruman play significant role. According to Mr. Neelakandan (President of All Ceylon Hindu Congress and Deputy President of TTRS) the unique contributions of Kailas and his wife in getting the commitment of Indian govt., to spend Rs. 320 Million to rehabilitate this temple are

significant. Marble works are due to arrive in India next month. (Please see the pictures) He is also Chairman of the Manitha Neyam trust. He has established branches of the Manitha Neyam trust in the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada and Australia. It is because of his, sincerity of purpose that he was able to raise funds not only in Sri Lanka, but worldwide. Of course his financial capabilities were also an added qualification. He is also the Chairman of the Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies.

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Plaque being open

tree being planted by Hon. Kumari Selja in the presence of His Excellency Ashok Kantha (High Commision of India and Hon. V. Mahalingam (Consul General for India in Jaffna)

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On August 2, 1992 he assumed office as President of All Ceylon Hindu Congress (ACHC) and expedited the construction work of the head office. His leadership qualities and the ability to raise funds made the task possible and of course, he always had the grace of His Almighty because he has been a sincere devotee of Lord Shiva.

told Mr. Kailasapillai that he needed the latter’s support to commence the building of the ACHC Headquarters which had stagnated for several years.

Accordingly, Mr. Kailasapillai assumed duties as the Deputy President of ACHC in 1986 and like the John

At a book release to celebrate his 75th Birthday on March 29, 2009, he was conferred with the title ‘MANITHA NEYA MAAMANI’ (meaning ‘a great human being who loves and works for the others’) by the Chief Prelate of Nallur Aatheenam, Jaffna. He is truly a force to be reckoned with.

Mr. V. Kailasapillai who has been involved in religious and social services was a very busy Group Deputy Chairman of John Keells Group. However, at the request of the then President of the All Ceylon Hindu Congress (ACHC) Mr. V. Balasubramaniam, Mr. Kailasapillai accepted the office of the Deputy President of ACHC despite his busy schedule. Mr. Balasubramaniam really had a vision. He

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The ACHC is a Federation of Hindu Religious Associations and Trusts in Sri Lanka. Therefore its Council of Management consists of delegates from various parts of the Island with divergent views.

Mr. Kandiah Neelakandan (the current President of ACHC) who was earlier the General Secretary of ACHC throughout the term of Mr. Kailasapillai’s presidency observed that the confidence and trust placed in him by the Hindu community of this country was the main reason for the unity of the ACHC and also for its integrity and esteem. The very fact that Mr. Kailasapillai, the financial wizard played a key role as the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the ACHC. Mr. Neelakandan said that even after he took over the presidency, he has arranged for Mr. Kailasapillai who is the current Chairman of the Board of Trustees to chair the ACHC Finance Committee.

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In the words of Mr. Neelakandan, “ The ACHC needs Mr. Kailasapillai’s wisdom, expertise and knowledge and above all his vision which is a divine gift he possesses”.

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history “He raised the stature of the ACHC as its leader. His Predecessors included Mr. C. C. Coomaraswamy C.C.S (who was incidently the grand father of Anushya who succeded Kailas at John Keels), Sir Kanthiah Vaithianathan C.C.S (who was a Cabinet Minister), Justice P. Sriskantdarajah, Justice V. Sivasupramaniam, Mr. S. Somasunderam (President of Inc. Law Society of Ceylon) and Mr. A. Sinnathamby (who was the General Secretary of ACHC) He surpassed his Predecessors. The Government of Sri Lanka, Foreign Embassies, Institutions and other Religious bodies recognized and continue to recognize the ACHC as the sole body representing the Hindus of this country. In other words, Mr. Kailasapillai raised the ‘Voice of the Sri Lanka Hindus’ to a much higher level.

Mr. Kailasapillai (jointly with his General Secretary Mr. Kandiah Neelakandan) represented the Sri Lankan Hindus at the First International Conference and Gathering of Elders held in Bombay, India from 4th to 9thFebruary 2003 on the invitation of Viswa Hindu Prasad and presented a paper setting out the history of Hinduism and its development in Sri Lanka and on the problems faced by the Hindus of Sri Lanka.

During Mr. Kailasapillai’s term of office, the six storey building of the ACHC was completed in 1996. This was Mr. & Mrs. Kailasapillai with Mr. & Mrs. Sunil Achaya Counsellor Indian High Commission who were Chief Guests at Exhibition of Shakthi Illam Students

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Once the ACHC building was completed, Mr. Kailasapillai guided the ACHC through prudent investments and using money for useful projects for the welfare of needy children. Furthermore, he had a bigger vision - to extend social service beyond the barriers of religion. Hence he initiated the formation of the Manitha Neyan Trust. Its trustees included distinguished persons from the Sinhala and Muslim Communities. Through the Trust which was formed in the UK, Canada, USA and Australia, he was able to collect monies and help a number of charities in particular those engaged in the maintenance of Children’s Homes, Elder’s Homes, and Mentally retarded Children’s Homes.

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The important projects of the ACHC which werecompleted under Mr. Kailasapillai’s Presidency are set out in a nutshell as follows:

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history 1. Construction of Jaffna Regional Officer for the ACHC in Nallur 2. Relief assistance to people affected by the war and natural calamities like floods and the tsunami 3. Relief to displaced people in the North and East 4. Hostel for needy children at Colombo Hindu College Ratmalana 5. Support to several Children’s Homes and Elder’s Home 6. Provision of Motor Vehicle to Nallur Aatheenam 7. Construction (with the financial assistance of Hindus in London) of the new building for Nallur Aatheenam 8. Medical assistance to the needy, including a sixyear-old child who had a hole in the heart and was cured with the ACHC’s initiatives 9. Seminars, Conferences and Scholarships and other assistance to students.

10. Siva Thondar Ani 11. Quarterly Journal “HINDU OLI” and other publications.

Mr. Kailasapillai represented the ACHC in the Consortium of Humanitarian Organisations and was its Chairman for a few years.

On 2nd December 2012, he decided to retire from the office of the President of ACHC and proposed the election of Mr. Kandiah Neelakandan as the new President.

In an era where people are eager to hold on to offices and posts, Mr. Kailasapillai proved to be different. He is the second sitting President of the ACHC to step down from office and promote another. The first was Mr. S. Somasundram who was the President of the ACHC in March 1970 and stepped down and invited Justice V. Sivasupramaniam to take over the chair of the ACHC.

Nevertheless the ACHC did not wish to lose the benefit of the experience, knowledge and business acumen of Mr. Kailasapillai, hence the new President of the ACHC, Mr. Neelakandan persuaded Mr. Kailasapillai to stand as a tower of strength as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ACHC and also as Chairman of the ACHC Finance Committee. To this day Mr. Kailasapillai has deep-rooted connections with the ACHC and is responsible for taking it from strength to strength.

He also represented ACHC in the Congress of Religious and attended several conferences and discussions for religious harmony.

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Mrs. Kailasapillai and Grand son lighting the Lamp at Childrens Birthday of Sakthi Illam

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with Mr. V. S. Thurairajah, Hon. Minister Mr. S. Thondaman, N. With Mr. N. A. Vaithiyalingam, Swami Aathmaganandaaji Maharaj & Hon Minister. P. P. Devaraj A. Vaithiyalingam & MRs. Jaanu Prakasam at ACHC Building

receiving Saiva Prelate from Tamil Nadu at ACHC

At Mannar Fishery Harbour with Dr. Arasakone and Dr. Muttaiya Kathigamanathan after purchasing on behalf of ACHC with fund donated by Shri Kanagathurkai Amman Kovil of London

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Name etched in Letters of Gold…

Quoting the Bagavad Gita which endorses that charity given without any return is the best form of charity, Mr. Kailasapillai who is the Founder Chairman of the Manitha Neyam Trust which literally means- ‘love for humanity’ will go down in the annals of history as being the person who has ensured that the less fortunate must be guided and assisted financially, has in no small measure etched his name in letters of gold where Danam is concerned.

“The threefold divisions of Danam or charity are now being delineated by Lord Krishna. To give in charity to worthy recipients is a duty. Those who give such charity without the slightest inclination for any reciprocal return are those situated in Sattva Guna the mode of goodness.

Such aspirants will offer Danam at an auspicious time such as during a solar eclipse or the holy day of Ekadasi, the 11th day preceding the new moon and the full moon.

Danam to a temple of the supreme Lord Krishna or any of his authorized incarnations as revealed in the Vedic scriptures. These are all Danam situated in Sattva Guna.

The word Patre means qualified person, it can also mean protector if analyzed from its root pa.

Who is better to protect one than the Vaisnava Brahmanas who can reveal the conclusive truths of the Vedic scriptures and save one from Samsara –the perpetual cycle of birth and death”.

The Manitha Neyam Trust whose mission is to recreate a future of love, opportunity and happiness, for all those who have suffered and continue to suffer, as a consequence of man-made or natural disasters.

The Vision of the Trust is to ignite a universal passion and love for humanity that will steer future generations towards a world of peace opportunity and happiness. Anyone can see the noble intentions of the Trust- an organised effort to help the needy and underprivileged.

In this noble endeavor it has been Mr. Kailasapillai who has been in the forefront and given the guidance to the Board of Directors to carry out its services without fear or favour. Within its purview are:

The Inniya Valvu Illam – is a Home for the Deaf and Blind children set up in Mullaththivu. Sivapoomi-School for differently-abled children in Jaffna.

Mahadeva Aasram in Kilinochchi. This Home accommodates 326 students, of which 179 are girls while the rest are boys. Each of these students were affected by the war which ravaged this country and it is for this reason that the Manitha Neyam Trust has come forward to help these children to enable them to live independently by educating them. The Hindu College

They will offer Danam to auspicious personalities such as Vaisnava Brahmanas endowed with wisdom in knowing the conclusions of the Vedic scriptures or they will offer

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history Boys Hostel and Sakthi Illam which is a hostel for needy boys and girls in Colombo are funded by the Trust. One hundred and fifty children islandwide are taken care of at the hostel. The Sithi Vinayagar, Hindu College Hostel in Mannar caters to 95 children who have lost a single parent or both parents. Fifty three are housed in the hostel premises while the rest live with their families while their needs are taken care of by the Trust. This is where children are concerned, the Trust has not forgotten the needs of needy elders and runs an Elders Home –Sivapoomi in Jaffna.

Here 52 elders are taken care of in a serene and religious environment.

Looking into the needs of the community is paramount in Mr. Kailasapillai’s life and the Trust has endeavored to fulfill this obligation by providing a Nurse Assistants Training Program in collaboration with CORD and allowances were given by the Trust for the trainees. In addition those who excelled were selected for a further program thus enhancing their capabilities. Vocational Training Centre was opened in Mannar. Every year 25 students are trained in various fields to help them in self employment. To date nearly 175 students have benefited by the venture. A Health Care Training program began in July 2013 in Manipay Hospital in Jaffna. It is managed by the Institute of Medical Science and The Manitha Neyam Trust sponsors the tuition fees and takes care of lodging and food for the trainees.

where disabled children had to be provided with food, they readily came forward to give them lunch through the Manitha Neyam Trust. It was heart warming when they rose to the occasion and came to our rescue when the tsunami affected our people. They rushed with relief goods, despite the difficulties to travel to the North. I can vividly recall Aiyah being full of concern and with his enigmatic smile lighting up his face, reaching out to the affected folk.”

This social service Leader added: “At any point of time when we approached them for help, Aiyah would turn to Amma, and a cheque would immediately be issued to solve the problem. Aiyah’s facial expression gave the greenlight and would immediately write a cheque and he would readily sign. It is to this extent that the Kailasapillais have assisted the less fortunate.words are not enough to say the many things that they have done.. I have studied in my religion that Lord Siva blesses good people with wealth for them to do charity. I have seen this in practise in no small measure at 24 Deal Place A, Colombo 3”

University students in Jaffna and Batticaloa totaling 160 are given a monthly stipend of Rs 5000. Thus enabling these students to carry out their educational endeavors in recognition of their effort.

Five pre-schools have been set up in Mullaithivu to assist children to start their education by providing uniforms and a basic nutritious meal. Each school has 200 students with two teachers who are also taken care of.

There are many more projects carried out by the Manitha Neyam Trust which are too many to be mentioned – all this is being done in the name of the love for humanity.

Dr Thirumurugan recalls with gratitude the numerous assistance extended by Aiyah and Amma for various charity projects implemented by him under the banner ‘Siva Boomi Trust’ including the Elders Homes, Children’s Home and Mentally Retarded Children’s school, This generous couple has facilitated not only meals and clothing for the needy but have even seen to transport and provided buses too. “As I said earlier Aiyah is an ‘Aala Maram’ Myk; (Banyan Tree) and the ‘Aazham’ Mok;

Dr. Aru Thirumurugan had these words to add:“When we faced severe problems in the North because of the war and the tsunami, Aiyah and Amma always came to our rescue. It was through the All Ceylon Hindu Congress and the Manitha Neyam Trust. In the instance

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history (depth) for his love and compassion and also knowledge and experieance is like ‘Nilavarai’ bottomless well in Putur.”

While talking to us over the phone Dr Thirumurugan was overwhelmed with the assistance provided by the Kailasapillais and his voice was full of emotion.

Although Mr. Kailasapillai lost his father when he was just 6 years. He had the benefit of the mother living until he was a youth of 20years old.

Hindu books of ethics extol the mother above every one else (as a respected Author, Pundit, Navarathnam in his book on Studies of Hinduism says) She is compared to a temple.

“There is no greater temple than the mother’, says the grand old lady Auvai of Tamil Nad. The ideal of every woman is mother-hood. Mother’s love is considered the highest form of love in human relationship.

Second to the mother, the wife occupies pride of place in the Hindu home. Abhirami filled in that position in the life of Mr. Kailasapillai in 1960. She proved to be an equal partner with man as expected of a Hindu wife. The husband is forbidden to perform any religious rite without the wife sharing in it. No priest can perform his duties unless he is married. The wife is called in the Dharma Shastras as Saha Dharmini and Dharma Pattini, one who shares in the performance of Dharma. Sita, Savitri, Damayanti, Nalayani, Arundhati, Tilagavathyar, Mangaiyarkarasiar, Karaikal Ammaiyar, Shakuntala are the ideal women of Hindu culture. In them the Hindu conception of wife-hood attained its highest. Their names shall remain cherished as long as the Hindu conception of a wife lasts. Manu, the Hindu Law giver says:

girls to learn nursing service in Jaffna and also helping young ladies in Mannar to learn sewing, they have helped me you to establish Sivaboomi Gnana Ashramam. Thus they are contributing in numerous ways to us to help the needy people in Jaffna” Kailasapillai Kottam at Sivaboomi Madam constructed by ACHC and funded by Kailas Aiyah Family is being open by Amma and Aiyah on 30th March 2014 the day before Aiyahs Birthday. Further more 10 rooms and a Hall have been constructed there (in the downstairs) by ACHC on Sivaboomi property in terms of an agreement reached with the Trust. 7 of those rooms are sponsored by 7 Hindu families. One of the room is sponsored by Kailas’s cousin Ammaiyappar family in memory of Late Mr. Arunasalam Chellappa, God father of Kailas and his brother Ambalavaner. Of course Mr. Chellappah is held in reverence by Kailas and Kamala and all their cousins.

Manitha Neyam is still helping other needy University Students. Dr. Aruthirumurugan appears to be satisfied having given up the public service job and dedicating his full time to religious and social service mainly because of the encouragement and support given by Aiyah and Amma. He added “Not only that they are helping young

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Always in the spirit of service…

“The service of Kailas Family to the younger generation is unique. He is a gift by Lord Shiva to the Hindus and his Country. Aum.... Aum...” This is the message of blessings always repeated by ‘Aanmeekasudar’ Rishi Thondunathan Swami

voice was: “If they are not truthful, they will not have the Divine Blessings.” Such a statement is typical of him. He did not think or even suggest that His Almighty would penalize them.

As Rishi noted, Mr. Kailasapillai humbly accepts life as it is.

Fortunately, he has been climbing up the ladder in his own life. . His lack of worldly ambition and greed for power, leads Rishi to observe that “for this gentleman it was all accomplished long ago” as Yoga Swami preached. Another unique quality of Mr. Kailasapillai is that he does not boast that he has knowledge, yet he is highly acclaimed by others as a Financial Wizard. Nevertheless, he is humble to pretend -- or rather to accept --that he does not know everything. Rishi said that this humility reminded him of another Great Saying of Yogar Swami: “We do not know.”

Rev. Rishi Thondunathan, (called ‘Aanmeekachchudar’ with lots of love and divine by his followers) who is a disciple of Gurudeva Sivaya Subramuniyaswami of Hawaii Saiva Adheenam in USA, was here on his annual trip to Sri Lanka.

When he was asked about Mr. V. Kailasapillai his first reaction was, “He is a real Manitha Neyar.” As mentioned elsewhere, Mr. Kailasapillai has been given the title “Manitha Neya Maamani” which means “A Great Gem of Humanitarian Service.” Rishi Thondunathan said that his guru, Sivaya Subramuniya Swami, was a disciple of Siva Yoga Swami, a well- known Saint who lived in Jaffna until 1964. According to Rishi, Mr. Kaliasapillai is the embodiment of the often-quoted Four Great Sayings of Siva Yoga Swami which are: “Oru Pollapumillai (xU nghy;yhg;Gk; ,y;iy) : “There is not even one wrong thing” “Muzhuvathum Unmai (KOtJk; cz;ik) :“All is truth” “Eppavo mudintha kaariyam (vg;gNth Kbe;j fhhpak;) :“It was all accomplished long ago” “Naam Ariyom (ehk; mwpNthk;) : “We do not know”

Incidentally the 50th Guru Pooja of that great saint Yoga Swami falls on10th April 2014 - 10 days after the 80th Birthday of Mr. Kailasapillai.

Elaborating, Rishi Thondunathan pointed out that Mr. Kailasapillai never had “mensrea” (guilty mind) and therefore to him there is not even one wrong thing. He is always truthful and honest. He believes that all who deal with him also speak truth and is never reluctant to believe them. When we turned to Mr. Kailasapillai and asked him whether the others would not “take him for a ride”if he believed everyone, his simple answer in his calm

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Rishi recalls that he met Mr. and Mrs. Kailasapillai about 12 years ago for the first time when they came to Hawaii Adheenam in USA. He has been close to the Kailasapillai family for the last five years and whenever he visits Sri Lanka on his annual trip he enjoys the opportunity to meet and work with Mr. and Mrs. Kailasapillai because of the latter’s involvement in humanitarian work.

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Contribution to unity and peace

Mr. Kailasapillai who is hailed as a fatherly figure of the Sri Lankan Tamil Community, had no political affiliations. Nevertheless when the community needed his help he was ready to render assistance at any poit of timea quality Mr Kailasapillai is endowed with. A well-known journalist had written about Tamil politics as follows:

The other parallel course of action was the well-meaning efforts of some Colombo- based prominent Tamils to bring about overall Tamil unity. These Tamils comprised leading businessmen, professionals and social workers. Some of them were involved in discussions with counterparts in Batticaloa striving for unity. The efforts of these ‘Colombo’ -based Tamils also played a major role in unity talks.

A working agreement among the TULF, ACTC, EPRLF and TELO was reached to form a coalition as the ‘Thamizh Thesieeya Kootamaippu’ or Tamil National Alliance. The TNA would contest under the TULF symbol of the sun.

A scheme apportioning candidates to each party in the different electoral districts was also agreed upon.

The formation of the Tamil National Alliance was announced through a press communiqué dated October 22nd 2001.

The press communiqué issued on October 22nd 2001 heralding the formation of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) was signed by four persons representing the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) All Ceylon Tamil Congress (ACTC) Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO) and Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF).

They were R. Sampanthan (TULF), N. Kumarakuruparan (ACTC) N. Srikantha (TELO) and K. Premachandran (EPRLF). The press statement had four salient points that more or less amounted to an “article of association” for the Tamil National Alliance.

The facilitator panel or “Anusaranaialar Kuzhu” comprised the following six members: 1. V. Kailasapillai 2. Kandiah Neelakandan 3. V.R. Vadivetkarasan 4. Nimalan Karthikeyan 5. S. Thiyagarajah 6. K. Jeybalasingham

The facilitators were respected members of the Tamil community primarily based in Colombo. They were mainly professionals or successful commercial entrepreneurs. With the exception of Thiyagarajah who was then the treasurer of the TULF they did not belong to any political party. Although Mr V. Kailasapillai always towed an apolitical course, he was all for unity in the Tamil community and this was his classisc contribution towards this end.

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history Mr Kailasapillai and his wife who stands as his ‘Sakthi’ in a real sense have been of towers of strength to a number of cultural social and religious institutions in Colombo and other parts of Sri Lanka They are like Dr Aru Thirumurugan said, banyan tree giving shade/cover to numerous institutions and people above all barriers. For an example, Crippled Children Aid Association is supported by them.

Colombo Vivekananda Society is also institution supported by them.Mr Kailasapillai was its President; he is now one of its Patrons. A large statute of Swami Vivekananda by the side of Colombo Vivekananda Society was erected by All Ceylon Hindu Congress under Mr. Kailasapillai” presidentship to commemorate 100 years of Swami Vivekananda addressing the World Congress of Religions in Chicago and visit to Sri Lanka.

They have been helping Colombo Tamil Sangam, Sir Pon. Arunachalam Trust and Colombo Kamban Kalzaham who promote Tamil cultural activities and programme of Sri Lanka. When we spoke to Dr Muthiah Kathirgamanathan who had been the President of Colombo Tamil Sangam and who is now the General Secretary of ACHC, he puts it in nutshell “Aiyah and Amma generously assist our cultural and religious activities because of their large heartedness and what they give they do it quietly. What right hand does is not known to the left hand”. The famous Tamil speaker on Tamil literary platforms globally and the founding father of Kamban Kalzaham Kambavarathy E. Jeyaraj mentioned that their Kalzaham honours the distinguished persons of great calibre annually as ‘Saantors’ and that both Mr and Mrs Kailasapillai

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A few Golden pages of an Iconic Personality's life history have been so honoured (of course in different years) but the unique thing about them in that they are the only couple to receive such honour. He added :”they are like “Artha Naareeswarar”(Hindus see Lord Siva And Parvathy Ambaal in an unified one form of Aarta Naareeswarar). He quipped “Aiyah‘s parents must have believed that they had been blessed with a child from Kailaasam”

politically aligned which is another important factor” The soft spoken Mr V. Kandasamy a retired Deputy Auditor General who is associated with Hindu Educational Society, Colombo Tamil Sangam and All Ceylon Hindu Congress in various capacities says with his usual quite smile,: ”Aiyah is a real financial wizard, he is never reluctant to give us his guidance in financial management .One more special thing is whenever we need donations first to come to our rescue is always Kailasapillai Aiyah family”

Colombo Hindu Colleges in Bambalapitya and Ratmalana were founded by Hindu Educational Society established by 24 Hindu Community leaders in 1951. Although those schools were taken over by the Government in 1962, those were continued to be nurtured by the Hindu Community even thereafter.

Mr Kailasapillai and his wife Abhirami who is fondly called “Kamala” were among them. They were once active members of the School Development Society,according to Mr. T. Sangaralingam who was once a popular Principal of Hindu College Colombo in Bambalapitya. Mr Sangaralingam who spends his retirement in London and whose son Mithran (a school days friend of Aravinthan) are actively involved in Manitha Neyam Trust (UK) also told us :”it is the untarnished name and credibility of Kailas and Kamala help us to raise funds in UK; they are not

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When Kailas and Kamala were blessed at Thirukkadayur in Tamil Nadu, India

“Aththan, how was Sathabishekam?” Brother-in-law / Cousin Kumarasamy is asking Mr. Kailasapillai who in passive mood after a journey (seated by the side of photograph of His Father Mr. Viswanathar

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