Introduction : Former Vice Principal and acting Principal of the famous American College Madurai, Chaplain of the American College Madurai, and the current Correspondent of the C.S.I. Capron Hall Girls Higher Secondary School Madurai, Prof. Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss , M.A, M.Phil, B.D, D.Min, Ph.D, is a remarkable and multifaceted person.. He is a great Educationist, Christian Theologian, excellent Teacher of Ethics, Social Thinker, able Administrator, God fearing , unassuming , good Samaritan and a compassionate human-being. His galvanising Profile will really galvanise the Readers of this Article and the Youth of this great nation to set high goals in life and to live a meaningful and fruitful life.
Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss' Parents and Birth : Some decades ago there lived a gentleman by name Mr. Jeevakani in Palaymkottai with his beloved wife Ms Deborah Jeevakani . Mrs Deborah Jeevakani worked in the Florence Swainson School for the Deaf in Palayamkottai and later in the School for the Deaf in Manamadurai . Then late Mrs Mercy Sonabai , wife of Dr Ebenezer Chellappa FRCS, was serving as the Correspondent of this School for the Deaf , Manamadurai . After her retirement Ms Deborah Jeevakani worked with her husband Mr Jeevakani among the Juvenile delinquents and Children from rural areas. God blessed this beautiful couple with all the conjugal blessings and this couple gave birth to Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss on the 14th April , 1955.
Dr. Jevakani Aruldoss' Siblings : God blessed Mr. Jeevakani and Mrs Deeboral Jeevakani couple with all the connubial blessings and this couple gave birth to the following children namely :_ [A] Rev. Augustine, M.A, B.D, and he worked as a Professor at the Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary , Madurai and also he worked as Librarian of T.T.S, Madurai,.and he married Ms Angeline and she worked as PG Teacher and retired as Head Mistress of Government Higher Secondary School and this couple is blessed with the following children namely:- [1] Ms. Agatha Christina, B.P.T. and she married Mr Stephen and he is working in Dubai , and this couple gave birth to the following children namely :-[a] Mr. Isaac and he is doing M.D in Geogia [b] Ms Agnus and [c] Ms Maria [B] Ms. Anita , B.E, and she married Mr Nava Jeevan, B.E and this couple is working in USA as Software Engineers and this couple is blessed with the following children namely:- [a] Ms Jenica , [b] Mr. Jenil ; [C] Ms. Sironmani and she worked in a CSI Middle School and she married Rev. Christopher Arulraj and this couple gave birth to the following children namely ;-[a]Ms Nancy and she married Mr. Elwis and this couple's son Mr Don Thomas is studying in a College, [b] Mr. Sam Jefrey Srinivasaham and he is working as a PG Teacher in Madurai, and he married Ms. Hema and she is also is working as a PG Teacher in a C.S.I. Matriculation Higher Secondary School Madurai and this couple's daughter Dr. Jenifer , B.D.S has married Mr. Lenin, B.E, [c] Ms Mercy Grace and she works as a Teacher in a CSI Middle School and she married Mr. Mahesh and he is doing business [ Travel] and this couple gave birth to the following children namely ;-{a] Mr. Biju and he is doing B.L [b] Ms . Siju and she is doing her B.C.S .[D] Prof. Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss, M.A, B.D, M.Phil, Ph.D, [ He is the Hero of this Article].
Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss's Educational Track : Dr. J. Aruldoss started his educational track in Palayamkottai . He did his 1st and 2 Std at the famous Sarah Tucker CSI Primary School at Palayam kottai and pursued his 3rd Std, 4th Std , 5th Std and Middle school studies at the CSI Middle School at Mana Madurai . Then he did his 9th Std and 10th Std at the O.V.C. High School at Mana Madurai and did his S.S.L.C. [ 11th Std] at the famous CSI High School at Pasumalai and passed his S.S.L.C. in the year 1971. . He did his P.U.C. at the American College Madurai [ 1971--1972], . He pursued his B.A [ English literature ] at the American College Madurai . After having passed his B.A he did his M.A, B.D [ 1976 to 1980 -- Five Years course ] at the Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Madurai and he passed M.A, B.D ,with good marks . Then he did his M.Phil [Education.. 1980-- 1981 ] at the Madurai Kamaraj University and passed his M.Phil meritoriously . In line with his natural thirst for knowledge he did his Ph.D [ Religion and Philosophy] in the Madurai Kamaraj University and he was awarded his Ph.D in the year 2011. Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss did his D.Min in the Serampore University and he was awarded his D.Min degree [ Doctor of Ministry] in the year 2021..
Dr. J. Aruldoss's Professional Track First Phase : In the year 1981, Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss joined the famous American College Madurai as Assistant Professor of Ethical Studies and worked for one year [ 1981--1982 ].Then he joined the Rural Theological Institute and worked as Project in Charge for one year [ 1982-1983] Then he joined the famous Association for Sarva Seva Farms [ ASSEFA ] and worked as Project in Charge for nearly two years [1983- 1985]..
Dr. Jevvakani Aruldoss' wedding : Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss married Ms Kurubaikumari on 14th July 1983 in Madurai . Mrs Kirubaikumari Aruldoss' father Mr. John Jesudason originally hailed from the famous Idaiyankudi [ Bishop Robert Caldwell lived in this Village and served] in Thirunelveli District . Long time ago Mrs. Kirubaikumari's forefathers moved to Srilanka and her father Mr. John Jesudason served as an Airport Fire Officer in Kantunayake Airport in Sri Lanka .Mrs Kirubaikumari wanted to do the Lord's Ministry and so she came to Tamil Nadu and did her B.D in the Tamilnadu Theological Seminary Madurai. and during this period Mr. Jeevakani Aruldoss was doing his M.A, B.D, in T.T.S Madurai/and they met each other in the T.T.S .and they were mutually attracted towards each other and that acquaintance in due course of time connected them as Husband and Wife. Currently Mrs. Kirubai Kumari Aruldoss is working as an ordained Pastor in the C.S.I. Madurai Ramnad Diocese with great devotion and she also serves as the Secretary of the Diocesan Women's fellowship with great distinction
Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss and Mrs. Kirubai Kumari Aruldoss Couple's Children : God blessed Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss and Mrs Kirubaikumari Aruldoss with all the connubial blessings and this lovely couple gave birth to the following children namely :_[A] Ms. Berach Padmini , B.Sc, M.B.A, M.S.W, M.C.S, and she serves as the Secretary to the Chairman and Managing Director , Hannah Joseph Hospital, Madurai and she married Mr. Melvin Gomes, M.A, [Social Work] and he is working as an Executive in the M.S..Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation, Madurai and this couple is blessed with the following children namely ;- [1] Mr. Austin Joshua Gomes , [B] Mr. Wesley Jeeva Dhason , M.E, and has submitted his Ph.D. Thesis and waiting for his Viva and he has married Ms Suba Dev Sountheri, M.Sc [Psychology], M.Ed and she works as Clinical Psychologist and Special Educator in Jeeva Matriculation Hr Secondary School , Madura,; and this couple is blessed with the following children namely :_[a] Ms. Naralya , [b] Mr. Lamuel Jeremiah , [C] Mr.Julian Sathiyathason , M,C.A, M.C.S, M.A[ Philosopy], and has submitted his Ph.D. .Thesis [ Madurai Kamaraj University ] and is waiting for the results and he married Ms Mabel Esther , B.E[ Civil] and [D] Mr Benjamin Asir Dason, M.E, and he married Ms Dr. Anithra Abarnamathy, B.D.S, and this couple is blessed with the following children namely ;-[1] Mr. Aaldrin Gabriel [4 years old]
Dr. Jeevakani Aruldos's Professional track Second Phase :In the year 1986 Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss again joined the famous American College Madurai as a Teaching Staff and he served as Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy from 1986 to 2013 with great efficacy and distinction . Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss served as the Head of the Department of Religion and Philosophy, in American college from 2006 to 2013 with great devotion and efficiency..Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss served as the Chaplain of the Madurai American College from 1998 to 2006 . Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss was promoted as Vice Principal of the Madurai American College in 2011 and he served as Vice Principal till 2013 with great enthusiasm, decorum, dignity and efficacy . He retired from American College in May 2013.
Conclusion : Dr. Jeevakani Pruldoss is a remarkable man , Teacher and Preacher. He is a multifaceted personality . He was /is a great Student, Philosopher, Educationist and refined Man . He is a great Social Thinker and he cares for the least, lost and last with compassion. Education should reach all the unreached people is one of his main goals in life . Helping the needy is an inherent trait of him and this trait, he inherited from his mother and father. He was a sincere Christian pastor. and he was ordained as an Honorary Presbyter on the 16th June , 2022 by the Madurai and Ramdad CSI Diocese Rt. Rev. M. Joseph.. Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss had the privilege and honour to serve as a Visiting Fellow of the United College of Ascension, Selly Oak, Burmingham, UK , [1996--1997 ] Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss worked as Finance Officer at the TTS for one year [ 2014- 2015] .Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss also served as Correspondent of the Chandler CSI Matriculation Hr Secondary School, Madurai from 2013 to 2020 with great distinction and devotion .He loves music and while he was a student in the Madurai American College he was College Choir Member. . He is a great Social Thinker and strives to bring and establish equality fraternity and justice among his fellow human beings. . God has kindly blessed his family life with all the blessings promised in Psalm 128. While he was a student in the American College Madurai, the famous Physicist Dr. M.A. Thankarj, M.Sc, Ph.D, was the Principal of the Madurai American College.. He had the privilege to visit Germany, England, South Korea, Thailand, and Sri Lanka .It is not at all possible to cover all chapters, aspects , and accomplishments of Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss within the space of this Article . So I will end this Article with the following sentence, " Dear Dr. Jeevakani Aruldoss , we thank God for your meaningful and fruitful life , really you are a Man of God and a Voice for the Common Man, and we are proud of you "
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By. P. Babu Manoharan, M.A, .[ All rights are reserved. This article will be enlarged, modified, or corrected later if needed ].
Brilliantly written! You've beautifully put an Era into words! Great job Sir! So overwhelmed to read this article.. 😇👍
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Passionately written, thank you so much, to know about uncle's family. Great work indeed.
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Bro Babumanoharan, amazing writeup, impressive. Prof Jeevakani studied in Pasumalai (பசுமலை) where My ancester Judge Chellappa hails from!Paul Chellappa MD New York
ReplyDeleteGreetings to you. Thanks for your comment. Happy to learn that you hail from Bishop David Chellappa and Dr. Ebenezer Chellappa. . All the best to you .
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