K Anandhi, Krishnamurthy's daughter, as quoted in "Kalki - The Man Behind The Legend" by Anuradha Sriraman at chennaibest.com
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The reason for his taking "Kalki" as a pen name was based on the myth of the "Kalki Avataram" (the final incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in the age of Kali). Through his writings, he wanted to bring about change in this age.
— K Anandhi
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About Kalki Krishnamurthy
Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954) was a South Indian author who lived in Tamil Nadu. He wrote in Tamil under various pseudonyms, but became most famous using the name Kalki, evoking a prophesied avatar of Vishnu.
About Kalki Krishnamurthy
Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 – 5 December 1954) was a South Indian author who lived in Tamil Nadu. He wrote in Tamil under various pseudonyms, but became most famous using the name Kalki, evoking a prophesied avatar of Vishnu.
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