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Born in 1883,
Prof.D.S.Sarma, scholar and educationist, had his education in the Madras Christiani
College, from which he graduated in 1904, Subsequenly, he took his M.A. degree in English
Language and literature in 1909. Starting life in Government service at the Kumbakonam
College, he went over to the Presidency College, Madras, in 1913, where he remained on the
English staff for twenty two years. After a short spell of service as Principal of
the Government service in 1938. After retirement, he served as Principal in two
private Colleges in Madras--Pachaiappa's College and Vivekananda College. He retired
from the latter in 1949.
He has a number of books to his credit,
notable among them are : From Literature to Religion (An
Autobiography). Hinduism Through the Ages. The Upanishads--An
Anthology, Pearls of Wisdom, Renascent hinduism, all published by the
Bhavan.
Among his other books, mention may be made
of The Tales and Teachings of Hindism, A Primer of hinduism, Lectures
and essays on the Gita, The Hindu Standpoint, lalita Sahasranama,
Gadhi Sutras, The Father of the nation, The Prince of Ayodhya, etc.,
Prof. Sarma passed away in 1970 at
the ripe age of 87.
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