He is best remembered for his editing of Kumarvyasa Bharatha and his pioneering work in bringing out a comprehensive Kannada dictionary.
Kumara Vyasa | kūmara | Vyasa | Rao Venkata Kumara Mahipati Surya Rau |
Poets Kumara Vyasa (born in Koliwada) and Chamarasa are known for their translation of the Mahabharata into Kannada (Karnata Bharatha Kathamanjari) and Prabhulingaleele, respectively.