 He led a team which compiled a "Malayala nikhandu" (Malayalam Dictionary), though the work could not be completed during his time.The work, started in 1953 and by the time the first and second volumes were published bu 1970, the team of scholars had examined all important available texts from eleventh century to 19th century.He also compiled the Malayalam translation of Kathasaritsagara, a book of fables and legends in Sanskrit.