SAGE- POET OF INDIA SRI PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA

A member in the ‘ World Poets Society”, Makineedi’s poems are published in the magazines like Asian American Poetry, Enchanting Verses, Velvet Illusion , Akashich etc;

Born on 17th August, 1962 in India , taken Post-graduate Degree in English Language and Literature from  the  Andhra University. Working as a ‘ Teacher in English‘ in the Municipal Corporation of Kakinada city, in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

Besides a poet, a Literary Critic, an Artist and Art-critic, Story-writer, Writer of Children Literature, Academician and Free-lancer.  So far published seven poetry anthologies, nine books of literary criticism, one anthology of short stories, three on art-criticism, one in children’ literature and nine academic books. There are about thirty two books press-copied, the contents of all of which are published in the leading dailies, journals and magazines of Telugu language.

The poetry anthologies are Jyoti Bala (Girl with a Torch, children lyrics, 1996), Suma Kavithanjali ( Floral Lyrics Oblation, in classical and metrical prosody, 1997),. Haiku Chitralu (Haiku Pictures, 1997), Prakruthi Geechina Vikrutha Chitram ( Ugly Picture Drawn by the Nature, in Free Verse, 2000), Selava Roju (Holiday, in free verse, 2003), Kalala Pedavula Navvulloki...( Into the Laughter of Dreamy Lips… 2008), and Samethako Padyam (A Poem for an Adage, one hundred classical and metrical poems for children, 2009).  In literary criticism, have been appeared are Kala Sahitee Thoranam (collection of essays 10 each on literary and art criticisms, 1998), Haiku Kavitvam-Anuseelana (the first critical commentary on Telugu Haiku, 1999), Naneelu- Nalugu Vyasalu (Four essays on Nani, the first critical commentary on Nani, mini poem pioneered by Dr.N. Gopi, Former Vice-chancellor of Telugu University , 2002), Kalam Kalalu( Dreams of the Pens, critical essays on poets, 2003), Drukkonam (Literary Articles,  2003), Rendu Yeligeela Madhya…( Between Two Elegies…,2004),Addepalli Kavitvam -Vyaktitvam – Tathvam ( a critical commentary on the personality, and literature of famous Telugu poet, Dr Addepalli Rama Mohan Rao, 2006), Rekkalu -Tathvika Prasthanam ( the first literary commentary on the ,Wings’, a new form pioneered by M.K.Sugam Babu, a famous Telugu poet, 2007).

An anthology of short stories Antah Soundaryam (Inner Beauty) appeared in 2003.

In art-criticism, in addition to Kala Sahitee Thoranam, two more books – Kala Sravanthi, M.A. ( monograph of critical appreciation of Art and Paintings by a notable artist, Mr. M. Anjaneyulu, 2008), and Ramarao nunchi Ramarao daka…( From Ramarao To Ramarao, critical appreciations of leading Telugu artists, 2009).

On academic side,  the books published are – Pathasala Palana (School Administration,1999), Chaduvula Panduga (Festive of Studies, 2002), Infant Feeding (2003), Children Literature – For Changing Generations (2006), Ways Of Protecting Telugu Language (Award winner of T.A.N.A., the Telugu Association of North America, 2007), Folk Art forms on Alluri Seetha Rama Raju, a rebel patriot of Indian National Freedom Movement) and AIDS – Prevention and Cure and Satyanveshanalo…(In Search of Truth…articles other than literature, 2003).

To his credit, some books have also been appeared on him and his works.  They are Rachana -Rasana (first fart)-Reviews and appraisals on his literature and personality made by the eminent Telugu writers and critics), Drusti -Srusti (review of art of ‘makineedi’, his brush name). Makineedi Kruthulu _ Telugu Sahityaniki Bahuukruthulu (Makineedi’s Books – A Gift to Telugu Literature, written by Prof. P.V. Arunachalam, the former Vice-chancellor of Dravidian University) and Art and Literature of Makineedi (an account of  bio-data as an artist and writer). Research work is going on  in the Telugu University  on his poetry.  I have participated and presented Papers about a dozen, in various national and regional seminars conducted by the Department of Education, Govt. of A.P; University Grants Commission, Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Konaseema Science Parishad, Andhra University, Telugu University etc.  Appeared in special souvenirs and got several natnd regional awards in Art also.  Held One-man Show for three times.

Awards and Rewards are countless, to mention some, awarded by T.A.N.A-2006 (Telugu Association of North America), T.A.M.A -2006 (Telugu Association of Metro Atlanta), Best Citizen – 2006, Best Teacher – 2004 ( by the Dept. of Education), Industrial Special Award, S.I.S.F- 2004( sponsored by Mokshagundam Visweswarayya Institute, Bangalore), appreciated by Mr. James Arthur (Dept. of International Development, Britain, 2003), Art-Mitra (Friend of Art, 2003 and 2004) and the Best Services Award -2002 (by the Government