Family, Mother and Household
Ramanujan's household, mother Komalatammal, marriage and religious environment shaped the world around his mathematics.
Komalatammal
His mother was a powerful family presence. Her religious world, household decisions and relationship with Ramanujan belong in a fuller biography.
Marriage and Distance
Ramanujan's marriage to Janaki Ammal began in the customs of the time, with long periods of separation before a shared domestic life was possible.
Household Context
Family dynamics should be presented carefully: they are part of the record, but not simple explanations for mathematical genius.
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