The pioneer of modern Tamil poetry was an associate of what organization?
Subramania Bharati Chinnaswami Subramania Bharati, also known as Bharathiyar (11 December 1882 – 11 September 1921) was an Indian writer, poet and journalist, and Indian independence activist and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. Popularly known as "Mahakavi Bharati", he was a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry and is considered one of the greatest Tamil literary figures of all time. His numerous works were fiery songs kindling patriotism and nationalism during the Indian Independence movement.
Narsinh Mehta Narsinh Mehta, also known as "Narsi Mehta" or "Narsi Bhagat" (1414–1481), was a poet-saint of Gujarat, India, notable as a bhakta, an exponent of Vaishnava poetry. He is especially revered in Gujarati literature, where he is acclaimed as its "Adi Kavi" (Sanskrit for "first among poets"). His bhajan "Vaishnav Jan To" was Mahatma Gandhi's favourite and has become synonymous to him.