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A. C. Govindan

Arayamparampil Chathunni Govindan (Malayalam: എ.സി ഗോവിന്ദൻ)[february 25,1896 - October 10,1965], was a judiciary officer/writer/social reformer of Northern Kerala,India. He is the author of ten books.

Early Life A. C. Govindan was born on february,25,1896 in Ala, Kothaparambu, Kodungallur, Kerala,India. He was the 5th son of the late Mr Chattunni and Mrs Kurumbi. He was the first graduate and judicial officer of Arayamparmbil, a 250 year old famous tharavadu of Kodungallur. A .C. Govindan did his schooling in kodugallur High school. In 1914 he finished his schooling and left to Mangalore for doing B.A in St Aloysius College. He started his career as Clerk and Retired as Sub - Divisional Magistrate. He moved to Calicut during his early years of career. He married Rudrani V.K and constructed a villa called “Pushpavillasm” in Calicut.

Career A.C Govindan served as Revenue Inspector, Deputy Thasildar, Rationing officer and supply officer. He was also a member of Lakshadweep Inspection team. He has also acted in the Chandu Menon’s, Drama, Indulekha. He was deeply influenced by Sree Narayana Guru, Gandhiji, James Allen and R J Catil. Influence of western writers was very much reflected in his writings. Vidyarthi, Vicharaveedi, Vallary, Sambalsamruthy, Sahithyavallari, Jeevithavijayam, Jeevithashatrukal, Nithya jeevitham, Mugaparichayam, Kuttikalude ashan were the books written by him. Vallary was a kadasamaharam (Collection of Stories).He has written many poems also. His books Vidyarthy, Vicharaveedhi and Sambhalsamruthy were prescribed in the syllabus of Madras-cochin University. He was a strong devotee of Sree Narayana Guru. He was deeply influenced by his teachings which boosted his morale and confidence. He was grateful to Swamiji for teaching him to lead a systematic and purposeful life. Sree Narayana Guru was a frequent visitor to his house. At the age of seventeen Sree Narayan guru advised him to be a good human being, which he religiously followed throughout his life. He mentions in his writing that till the end of his life he just wanted to live as a good human being more than anything else. He passed away on October, 10, 1965 leaving behind a rich legacy of literary work for posterity.