It’s this imposing impact of the Mundasu Kavi, his words, works and ideologies, which have - over the decades - seeped through Chitra’s heart, pushing her to take up several pet projects to further promote his philosophies. “Bharathi pathi pesardhe energy booster dhane? (Talking about Bharathi is an energy booster, isn’t it?),” she asks. We are women!” she exclaims, her palpable energy almost washing over us through the phone. “I often read out excerpts from Bharathi’s poems and songs to women, tell them to be bold, assertive, aware of their strengths and to stay courageous. Having always ensured that she raises her voice for the oppressed and those wronged by society, Chitra says that she uses her position and the knowledge she has acquired to enable others to become confident versions of themselves, especially women. In many ways, his words paved the way for modern feminism,” she asserts and goes on to recite a few lines from his poem Pudhumai Pen (The Modern Woman). If not for him and Periyar, there hardly would have been conversations around women empowerment. From then to now, Bharathi has been part of my life, guiding me in every step.
When I was in class 5, I went on to recite the entire song in front of a packed audience and won applause and accolades.
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