Poet Mudiyarasan is a disciple of Pavendhar Bharathidasan. He was a distinguished scholar who pursued higher education such as Pravesa Panditham and Vidhwan at Melasivapuri. He is a progressive thinker who practised and advocated the rejection of caste-based discrimination by arranging inter-caste marriages for his children as he had done in his life. He served as a teacher for thirty-one years by dedicating himself to the field of education. Mudiyarasan highlights the dignity and significance of student life through proper classroom education, the use of the library and political knowledge. Education guides and enriches human life. It is a fundamental right because it elevates students to higher positions and responsible roles in society. Through his teaching, Mudiyarasan shaped many of his students into achievers in various fields. He expresses deep distress about the present condition of students who perceive the classroom as a place of oppression like a prison, a courtroom or a cage. On the other hand, teachers view students as raw material to be moulded and the students regard teachers as a source of entertainment. The poet emphasises that a teacher–student relationship has to be strengthened when teaching is personalised to students’ interests and mental nature. So, books serve as close companions to students and libraries function as intellectual spaces that eliminate ignorance and give intellectual abilities. Mudiyarasan praises great leaders such as Rajaji and Annadurai who suggested reading and reading habits and pointed out their distinction in the political sphere. When school and college students engage in reading, their critical thinking and imaginative skills can be enhanced. In turn, teachers can encourage and promote reading practices among students. The poet believes that success in politics can be attainable only when individuals acquire extensive knowledge through wide reading. In contemporary politics, ethical degradation has become widespread and power is often misused for personal gain. The social evils such as casteism, bogus electoral promises and corruption yield nothing positive to the society. These challenges can be resolved only by selfless leaders who are committed to public goodness. Hence, students need to observe, discuss and analyse the present-day political practices with maturity and clarity. Young voters must remain politically conscious and apply ethical principles in life. He suggests that by learning politics and adhering to the ideals of great leaders, students can contribute their service to society. So, this article examines the noble ideals for student life as pointed out by Kaviyarasar Mudiyarasan.