Early Life and Educational Career
Srinivasa Sastri was born in the town of Valangaiman, Madras Presidency, India on 22 September 1869. His father, Vaidik Sankaranarayana Sastri, was a poor Hindu priest. Srinivasa Sastri did his schooling at the Native High School, Kumbakonam and in 1887, graduated from Government Arts College, Kumbakonam with a first class degree in English and Sanskrit. On graduation, he found employment as a teacher at Municipal College, Salem.
Srinivasa Sastri married Parvathi in 1885. His grand-daughter Kausalya is the wife of renowned Indian scientist and nephew of Sir C. V. Raman, S. Ramaseshan.
In 1894, Srinivasa Sastri was appointed headmaster of Hindu High School, Triplicane and served for a period of eight years, till 1902. During this period, he achieved fame for his proficiency in English and his good administrative skills. In his late years, he also served as Vice-Chancellor of the Annamalai University. He delivered the Kamala lectures in Calcutta University which are widely cherished and remembered.
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