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Vol.21 No. 1. January - 2020 WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS - 2020 AND HAPPY MAKARA GOOD GOVERNANCE IS NOT A NEW CONCEPT : JUSTICE B.N. SRIKRISHNA

Lighting the lamp by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Judge, High Court on the occasion of Shri Nani A. Palkhivala Centenary Lecture. Others in the picture from left... Justice B.N. Srikrishna, former Judge, , Shri H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, Shri K.G. Raghavan, Vice Chairman BVB, Shri Peeyush Jain, Hon. Treasurer, BVB.

1 [email protected] Justice Shri B.N. Srikrishna, Retired Judge, Supreme Court of India being honoured by Shri. Peeyush Jain, Hon.Treasurer, BVB.

Nani A. Palkhivala was Vice President of Bharatiya a legend in the legal world in Bhavan Worldwide. India, and an intellectual giant. Shri.K.G. Raghavan, Celebrating his centenary year, Vice Chairman, Bharatiya Bharatia Vidya Bhavan, Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Kendra, and Kulapati welcoming the gathering, said Dr. K.M. Munshi Institute of that there could be no better Good Governance, presented way of celebrating Palkhivala’s the Nani Palkhivala Centenary centenary. He said that Palkhivala lecture at Khincha Hall, on was a great lawyer, an eminent December 8. jurist, an insightful economist. The lecture focused Shri Raghavan added that befittingly on Good Governance Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan itself, and the Constitution. It was founded by an equally eminent delivered by Justice Shri. B. N. jurist and constitution maker, Srikrishna, Retired Judge, Dr. K.M.Munshi, was based Supreme Court of India. on the principles of . Palkhivala was for a long time Justice Shrikrishna was the Vice President of Bharatiya Chief Justice of High Vidya Bhavan, and hence it was Court, and Judge of the Supreme apt for Bengaluru to have his first Court of India. He was also centenary lecture here.

2 Justice Srikrishna Governance is defined as began his lecture by saying, the manner in which power is “Good governance is not an exercised in the management imported concept. Somehow, of a country’s economic and an impression has been social resources for development. formed that good governance It is the “the process of decision- is a concept that came from making and the process by the World Bank. which decisions are implemented.” When the World Bank Elaborating further, Justice Srikrishna spoke went about propagating the of the characteristics of good concept of good governance.” governance, namely that it is But that is not so: the transparent, responsive, and Mahabharata consensus oriented, equitable contain a number of examples and inclusive, effective efficient, of good governance, he said, accountable, participatory and quoting examples to follows the rule of law. substantiate his point. There is an inexorable Likewise, Kalidasa the poet, connection between good spoke on the duty of kings in governance and the Constitution Raghuvamsha, and how they of a country, he added. Further, took care of the welfare of the he remarked, “I would like the subjects. constitution to a well-tuned Coming back to the current musical instrument and good times, Justice Srikrishna threw governance as the ability to perform well on the instrument.” light on the concept of good governance with reference to To illustrate the link the World Bank, saying the term between the Constitution and good governance gained good governance, he highlighted prominence because of its usage the importance of the preamble. by the World Bank while Further, he spoke about the financing developing countries in fundamental rights in Part III of international development the constitution, and the Directive projects. principles in Part IV, which are linked to good governance.

3 Coming to Palkhivala, Law. For, his incisive legal Justice Srikrishna remembered arguments impelled the how Palkhivala had congratulated formulation of the “doctrine of him after he had completed the basic structure” in the famous Srikrishna Commission looking Kesavananda Bharati case. into the Mumbai riots of 1992- The Hon’ble Supreme 93, hugged him, cried, and said, Court elevated Constitutional “You have done a monumental jurisprudence to a new height task.” He also remembered that by propounding the Basic Palkhivala was such a genius Structure Doctrine, and at that he was awarded for his once, giving a framework exposition of the Advaitha within which the Parliament doctrine. amends the Constitution On this occasion Justice and not deviate from the B. V. Nagarathna then delivered basic structure under the her Presidential address. Constitution. When the then Highlights of her speech Government attempted to are as under: seek a review of the judgment, Lauding Justice Shri. Palkhivala wrote to the Srikrishna’s erudition, Justice Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Nagarathna remarked that Gandhi on 09.11.1975 he was always approached beseeching her to consider the for solving knotty problems, consequence of having the whether relating to the judgment over-ruled. Mumbai riots of 1992, Sri. Palkhivala had been or chairing the committee the Vice President of Bharatiya constituted for establishment Vidya Bhavan; and she had had of a separate Telangana State. the good fortune of interacting Calling Shri. Nani with him in the late 1990’s when A. Palkhivala a doyen of the he had visited Bengaluru Kendra. Indian Bar and in many ways About “good governance,” the savior of our Constitution, she firmly believed that the she said the legal fraternity must Constitution was the fountain remember him for his unique head of good governance. contribution to Constitutional First, the Preamble; Second, 4 Constitutional morality and courts with their grievance are Constitutionalism; Third, addressed or extended all legal fundamental rights; Fourth, assistance to secure justice. Indian Judiciary were its For a citizen, the three most beacons. important were Democracy, Thus, good governance Liberty and Rule of Law. should be aimed at achieving justice: social, economic and The Judiciary, led by political; liberty: of thought, the Supreme Court played a expression, belief, faith and significant role in ensuring worship; equality: of status good governance through public and opportunity; and to interest litigation which touched promote among them all, upon human rights, environment, fraternity: assuring the dignity gender justice, education, rights of the individual and the unity of minorities, police reforms, and integrity of the nation. electoral reforms and such other The World Bank’s special areas including social interpretation of good security and upholding the rights governance evolved over time and dignity of individual. into four key components of According to Justice good governance, namely B.V. Nagarathna, one of the accountability, transparency, most significant aspects of predictability and participation. good governance is ensuring Thus, the thread which that the ordinary citizen is not connects these is rule of law, frustrated following non- a legal frame-work. redressal of his grievances. For the legal fraternity, Further, she touched upon good governance spells three the safety of women saying nearly things: securing justice by half of the Indian population were empowering the weaker sections women. If they were not safe through affirmative action; by setting right faulty administrative and secure, then, there was no decisions and ensuring that real governance under the citizens who approach the law Constitution.

5 TRIBUTES TO DR. MATHOOR KRISHNAMURTI

Lighting the lamp by Veda Sbri. Ashwattha Narayana Avadhani on the occasion of unveiling the bronze bust of Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti . From left Shri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, M.P. Bhanuprakash, former MLC, Shri. Pathi Sridhara, founder of Pathi Sridhara Shantha Charitable trust and Smt Shantha Sridhara joins.

The bronze bust of overcame obstacles through Dr. Mathoor Krishnamurti, school and later, due to his who established Bharatiya poverty, to become a Vedic Vidya Bhavan at London and and scholar. After was its Director, was unveiled serving the London Kendra at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra, on he returned to Bengaluru and December 6, 2019. was involved in the activities of the Bengaluru Kendra. The event was a tribute to the indefatigable spirit of Shri H.N. Suresh welcomed Dr. Mathoor, who worked Pathi Sridhar, Founder of the tirelessly for the cause of Indian Shantha Sridhar Charitable culture and spirituality. Trust, saying“Pathi Sridhar was instrumental in holding this event. Born in Mathoor, Having the bronze bust is his Shivamogga, Dr. Mathoor endeavour.”

6 He also welcomed Rajya award, Fellow of the Dr. M.N. Nandakumar, the Royal Asiatic Society, and the current Director of the London Padmashri. Till the end, he Kendra on this occasion. dedicated his life to India’s culture. Though he is no more, Pathi Sridhar went back he is still guiding us. It is my in time saying he had known good fortune to have had the Mathoor for 20 years. Mathoor bust made.” struggled during his days as a student. He was influenced by A CD on Veda Gandhiji, and became the created with the monetary Director of the London Kendra support from Shantha Sridhar in 1975. He translated many Charitable Trust was released Tamil books into . by Shri. M.B. Bhanuprakash, Mathoor himself has written former MLC on this occasion. many books in English and Shri. Bhanuprakash, Kannada. Some of them are Mathoor’s close friend, had Gandhi Upanishad, Veer come from Shivamogga for the Savarkar, Sandhya Upasane, etc. event. “Mathoor Krishnamurthy He won many awards: India’s is no more, but he continues to Rathna award, Karnataka exist in our minds, emotions and

Shri. Pathi Sridhara, and Smt Shantha Sridhara being honoured by dignitaris on the dais 7 Vidwan Hosahalli Keshavamurthy being honoured by the dignitaries on the dais

breath, I believe,” he said, It was truly befitting that adding, “Mathoor had no the programme concluded with godfather, yet he rose from Gamaka Vachana by Gamaka the dust to become who he was. Gandharva Vidwan Shri. People were attracted to him Hosahalli Keshavamurthy, who because of his nature, and kept chose parts of the Kumaravyasa in touch with him, whether it was , and would have been Balamurali , or Rajiv appreciated by Shri. Mathoor Gandhi or Prince Charles. had he been alive.

A CD on ‘Veda Mantras’ created by the monetary support by Shantha Sridhara Charitable Trust was launched

8 ‘MADHURA MADHURAVEE MANJULA GAANA’

Legendary Kannada singer Nadoja B.K. Sumithra lighting the lamp to mark the inauguration of 114th and 115th episode of ‘Madhura Madhuravi Manjulagana’ while other dignitaries on the dais joins. It was a trip down memory The event was held on November 28 at the Khincha lane as Doordarshan Chandana auditorium at Bharatiya Vidya and Kalanamana collaborated Bhavan, Bengaluru. The event with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, included two sessions: Bharata Bengaluru Kendra, and as samskruti in the morning; and legendary Kannada singer, ‘Chandavalliya thota’ in the Nadoja B.K.Sumitra, sang the evening. famous song, “Madhura Bharatha stood for Bhava, madhuravee manjulagaana.” With Raaga and Taala, as explained that, she sent the 114th and 115th by Dr. Nirmala Yeligar, Asst episodes of DD Chandana’s Programme Director, from popular programme, “Madhura Doordarshan. The evening session madhuravee manjulagaana,” was a tribute to T. R.Subba Rao, to a flying start. More golden whose birth centenary it is this melodies followed, enthralling the year and uses songs of films audience throughout. based on the novels he wrote. 9 Dr. B.K. Sumitra, singing ‘Madhura Madhuravi Manjulagana’ from the film ‘Sathi Sukanya’ which was released 50 years before. B. K. Sumitra, one of the spoke of how a programme like chief guests, called Doordarshan this created unity, and specially her “thavaru mane” or “mother’s mentioned writer Kuvempu, house,” She had sung “Madhura whose writings created a sense Madhuravee Manjulagana” from of oneness. the film ‘Sathi Sukanya’ 50 years Speaking on the occasion, before. H. N.Suresh, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru, lauded S R B Hussain, Programme the fact that Doordarshan had Director, Doordarshan, spoke maintained quality in its on the occasion saying, programmes because it did not “Madhura Madhuravee is a chase TRPs like other TV programme which gives a channels. platform to those talented in Chief Guest A.R. Mitra, singing. DD has also been going writer, speaker and poet, made to different parts of Karnataka to special mention of those working do so. Film music represents our behind the scenes in such culture and our language.” programmes, likening their work Dr. Babu Krishnamurthy, to mothers who work so hard, senior journalist and director, looking after their children. 10 interesting facts about the songs. For example, that the horse that was used in the song Apara Keerthi from the film, Vijayanagarada Veeraputra, had acted in 158 films, and had acted with Prem Nazeer, MGR, and Sivaji Ganesan; that the music director of the song, Sudarshan, mixed mohana raga and pahadi raga for Doni Saagali, Shri. A. R. Mitra, writer, and poet, mundehogali and opened new speaking on the occasion vistas for Kannada Bhavageethe; The evening session included that the song was filmed in songs such as O Nanna Kodaikanal, the first for films; Bandhavare, Ommeninnannu, Ku Ra Si, whose birth centenary Havina Dwesha, Karpoorada it is this year, wanted S. D. Gombenaanu, Kangaluthumbiralu Burman to be the music director and Kannadathee Namodathee. of the song, Jayate Jayate jayate. Tarasu’s daughter, Poornima Burman could not, but he wrote Sundar, was also present, as also the basic notes for it. directors S. K. Bhagwan and Finally, it was Jaideep who S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu. worked with Burman who The highlight of the event was directed the song. It was sung by the introduction of the songs by Manna De, whose birth centenary N.S. Sreedhara Murthy, he gave also it is this year.

11 KALABHARATHI CONVOCATION - 2019

Shri. D. Balakrishna, Eminent Veena artist being honoured by the dignitaries on the dais. There was a sense of The event began with a excitement in the air as the prayer by Kalabharati students young students of Kalabharati of , who sang at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan exceptionally well, under the assembled with their parents very able direction of their , for the 18th Kalabharati H. V. Gayathri. Convocation at the Khincha The Lighting of the Lamp Auditorium on December 14, was followed by the welcome 2019. They would receive their speech by Shri. H. N.Suresh, certificates for having completed Director of Bharatiya Vidya the courses in dance, music and Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra. arts at the Bhavan. They had He said that Vidwan D. accomplished that by attending Balakrishna, the Chief Guest these courses every Saturday and of the evening was the son of Sunday, and passing the exam. Padmabhushan Vidwan Veena Some of them would even take Doreswamy Iyengar, and is the part in the music concerts which foremost among the names they would showcase at the that come to the mind when event. one talks of musicians in India.

12 KALABHARATHI : CULTURAL PROGRAMME - DEC 14. “We request him to bless hears the words Bharatiya Vidya our students and distribute the Bhavan is the Bhavan’s journal. certificates of completion of the We used to get it at home and diploma courses that the read it. It shaped the values of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan offers our lives. The articles were very in music, dance and the arts.” inspiring. It was brought out by He added that plans were on to Shri. K.M. Munshi, lawyer, have a Bhavan’s academy of arts educationist and Gandhian.” in the near future. He added that he was very The Chief Guest of the day happy to know that the students Vidwan D. Balakrishna was were being trained in arts whether trained in the veena by his father music or dance or drawing and and even accompanied him on painting. He congratulated all the his gamaka veena concerts. students, saying that the minimum He served the Reserve Bank that the arts give any learner of India and is an A grade artiste is a sense of well-being and at All India Radio and happiness. Doordarshan. It is good for the growth The Chief Guest, Vidwan and health of the mind. Now that D. Balakrishna, was then the students had completed their felicitated. Speaking on the courses, they could pursue them occasion and addressing the as hobbies or as teachers and students, he said, “The first thing pass on their legacies. They now that comes to mind when one possessed the ability to analyse

Kalabharati diploma holders along with dignitaries

13 KALABHARATHI : CULTURAL PROGRAMME - DEC 14.

Students of Veena class perform under the direction of Vidushi Smt. B. Mangala any concert. They should play They had been exhibited on the music that would make audiences walls of the auditorium. speechless. The event included a veena He then honoured all the concert by the students of veena teachers who taught the courses course under the tutelage of at Kalabharati, and distributed Vidhushi B. Mangala and a the Srimathi Susheelamma and Carnatic vocal music concert by Shri. Nanjundayya scholarships the students of the vocal music to the students who secured the courses who were directed by highest ranks in the various Vidhushi H. V. Gayathri. courses. He also distributed the diploma certificates to those who The second day’s completed their courses. programme began with a Earlier, even before the violin recital under the programme began, he made direction of Vidwan Tarun, it a point to see all the beautiful a Hindustani vocal concert drawings done by the students of under the direction of Vidhushi the drawing and painting course, Rajeshwari Bhat and the under the direction of Mrs.Insha mridanga under the direction Ummehani and Shri. S. Karthik. of Shri. Raghavendra.

Carnatic vocal by students of Vidushi H.V. Gayathri 14 KALABHARATHI : CULTURAL PROGRAMME - DEC 15.

Hindustani vocal by students of Vidushi Smt. Rajeshwari Bhat

Students of Violin class perform under the direction of Vidwan Tarun

Mridanga by students of Vidwan T.A.S. Mani

Display of art work by the students under the direction of Smt. Insha Ummehani

15 ACHYUTASHRI AWARD PRESENTED Achyutashri Rashtriya Puraskar was conferred on Smt. Subhadra Parthasarathy, renowned Harikatha Vidwan by Shri S.Suresh Kumar, Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Karnataka while others join. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan The programme began and Shadja Kala Kendra Trust with Hindustani classical music held the Nadoja Santa Shri performances by the students of Bhadragiri Achyutdas Memorial Shadja Kala Kendra. Kathakeertan Vaibhava – 2019, In his welcome speech, and the annual award function, Dr. L. Velankar, Achyutashri Rashtriya Puraskar Managing Trustee, Shadja on 16th November, at the KRG Kala Kendra Trust, said Maha Hall, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Meru Bhadragiri Achyutdas, Bengaluru Kendra. a towering example of the On the occasion, the award Harikatha tradition, was being was bestowed on Shrimathi remembered on the occasion of Subhadra Parthasarathy, Kathakeertan Vaibhava - 2019. renowned Harikatha artiste He also welcomed Pujya from Mysore. Swami Omkaranandaji who had A special felicitation established Bhadrikashrama at was also held to honour Turuvukere and in California, Keertanacharya Lakshmandas propagating Hindu culture. Velankar, on his completing He welcomed the Chief Guest, 80 years. 16 Shri. S. Suresh Kumar, Minister Dr.Velankar mentioned that for Primary and Secondary the kathakeertan kala was slowly Education, Karnataka,known vanishing but the silver lining for his support to art and culture, was that there were some students as well as 83-year-old Shrimathi who still came to be trained in the Subhadra Parthasarathy, for her field: “More than quantity, there is contribution to the field on this quality.” occasion. The programme included Shadja Kala Kendra was a book release event followed started in 2011 by Bhadragiri by the award ceremony. Achyutdas and Velankar’s guru, The book, titled “Narada Pandit Vinayak Torvi, he said, Sutragalu – Dasa Santa Sahityada for awareness, propagation and Kannadiyalli,” written by education of Hindustani classical Keertanacharya Lakshmandas music and Harikatha tradition. Velankar. Shrimathi Subhadra Karnataka Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Parthasarathy, from Nanjangud, Suresh Kumar said this attended Mysore, started kathakeerthan the event for three reasons. programmes when she was 12. She trained in kathakeerthan One, he had known under the famous Bhadragiri Achyutadas well, Vidwan Srinadipuram Srinivasa having visited Dasashrama which Rangachar and Sri Gamaki was in Rajajinagar, his Ramakrishna Shastri and became constituency, and also having a well known Haridasa herself. stayed at his Kendra in Nelamangala. Now 83, she has dedicated 70 years of her life to The second reason was Kathakeertan. An expert in because he and Bharatiya Vidya Tiruppavai upanyas, she has Bhavan ran a BBMP school in received awards such as Srirampuram for slum children, Sangeet Natak Academy’s which followed a CBSE syllabus, Karnataka Kalashree, Keerthana a unique and successful initiative. Kalatilaka and Bhagawatha The third was that the Shiromani. Guest of Honour was his friend 17 Dr. Giridhar Kaje, who had The event also included helped him overcome spondylitis. a Harikatha programme by Vidwan Eshwardas from Responding to Dr. Yellapura, a direct disciple of Dattatreya Velankar’s comment Santasri Bhadragiri Achyuthdas that the kathakeertan tradition with several programmes to his was disappearing, Shri. Suresh credit. Kumar said it was everyone’s It was a Harikatha on responsibility to retain, nurture ‘Kanakadasa’, based on his life and help it grow. and teachings.

18 NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “PHILOSOPHICAL MUSINGS ON GAUTAMA BUDDHA AND ACHARYA SHANKARA”

Prof. M.L.N. Murty, former vice-chancellor, Rashtriya Sanmskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupathi, lighting the lamp to mark the inaugurate of one day National Seminor while other dignitaries joins Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Dr. S.R. Leela, former professor Bangalore and Pali Institute, and former MLC, Bengaluru; Dr. Shatavadhani R Ganesh, Kalburgi, in collaboration with noted Samskrit scholar; Karnataka Samskrit University, Prof. V. Girish Chandra, had organised a one-day national seminar on “Philosophical Vice-Chancellor (Acting), musings on Gautama Buddha Karnataka Samskrit University, and Acharya Shankara” on Bengaluru; Prof. Veeranarayana November 20, 2019, NK Pandurangi, Registrar Wednesday, at Khincha (Acting), Karnataka Samskrit Auditorium. University, Bengaluru; Shri Rahul Great scholars namely Kharge, President, Pali Institute, Prof. M.L.N. Murthy, former Kalburgi; and Shri. H.N. Suresh, vice-chancellor, Rashtriya Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Samskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupathi; Bengaluru; adorned the stage.

19 Prof. M.L.N. Murty, former vice-chancellor, Rashtriya Sanmskrit Vidyapeetha, addressing the gathering Prof. M.L.N. Murthy spoke Only later developments in on the importance of the study of Buddhism gave rise to many the sayings of Gautama Buddha sub-schools, he added. and also Acharya Shankara, Prof. Girish Chandra remarking that it was a mistaken remarked that there were notion that the Advaita of many parallels and divergences Shankara is a grab of Buddhism. as well between the two systems. However, both greatly contributed A thorough study of the two to Indian philosophical systems is the need of the hour, development. Prof Veeranarayana he said. Dr. S.R. Leela remarked Panduragi spoke on the that Pali, the language in which philosophical contribution of Gautama Buddha spoke and Advaita and Buddhism, remarking preached is mellifluous, even that a thorough academic used in some Samskrit plays. study was necessary. It is highly suitable for The seminar included three inculcation. The study of Pali is sessions comprising of three very important in many ways, she different topics viz the absence remarked. Dr. Ganesh remarked of soul, the empirical world and that there is no contradiction to Shunyavada. In the first session, the actual sayings of Gautama Prof. J Srinivasa Murthy spoke Buddha and Acharya Shankara. on the concept of soul and how Both contributed towards the exactly it was conceived in betterment of society. Buddhism. 20 Dr. Ganesha Bhat, and referring to many Buddhist spoke on the same concept from texts. the perspective of Advaita and He remarked that the final showed parallels and divergences concept of Shunya may be seen on the same in the commentary in the writings of Nagarjuna. of Acharya Shankara on Brahma Dr. Manjunatha Bhat spoke . Prof. V. Haridasa Bhat, on the philosophy of Advaita Chairperson of the session, and showed how Advaita is not summarised the two views and Shunya Vada. He quoted from spoke on how the divergence many Advaita and Vishishtadvaita was caused. works as well. Chairperson In the second session, Dr. Srirama Bhat summarised the views, saying that there Dr. Sharath Chandra Swamiji was no contradiction between spoke on the aspect of the Buddhism and Advaita. empirical world as dealt with in Buddhism, quoting The concluding ceremony many Buddhist classics. included speeches by eminent Dr. Mahabaleshwara Bhat scholars in the field. spoke on the theory of Dr. Ramachandra Bhat, empirical world according to Retired Vice Chancellor, Advaita and showed a Swami Vivekananda comparison of the same with Yoganusandana University, Buddhism. Bengaluru said the seminar was extremely successful and Chairperson Dr. A.V. cleared many misconceptions. Nagasampige summarised the session, remarking that H.H. Ananda Bhanteji, the various darshanas were a Director, Mahabodhi Society, Bengaluru, spoke on Buddha’s progressive development of message to the world. Prof. philosophical thinking. Mallepuram G Venkatesh, In the third session, Retired Vice Chancellor, Dr.Vinay P spoke on the concept Karnataka Samskrit University, of Shunya in Buddhism and remarked that this was a long- showed how the concept evolved cherished dream, finally realised in the Buddhist classics, quoting on that day. 21 BVB-INFOSYS FOUNDATION CULTURAL OUTREACH PROGRAM:

The troupe, Abhivyakti Kannada to students who studied Kalathanda from Dharwad, in English medium schools. She staged dance performance at also created awareness among Vasantha Vallabharaya Kalyani, them of , using the open air theatre on November medium of dance to do so. 23, 2019. The event was part of Following performances by the the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and students at many cities, Seeta Infosys Foundation Outreach Chappar gained recognition. program. These are held on the Her troupe has performed fourth Saturday of every month at across India. She has used this venue. Haridasa sahitya, Vachana sahitya, Abhivyakti Kalathanda was and bhaavageethe in folk song started by Ranga Kala Vidhushi style and directed them in dance Seeta Chappar who taught form.

Bharatanatya performed by Abhivyakti Kalathanda from Dharwad

22 What was unique about Then, Vyasaraja’s “Thumbitu the event was that she used Beladingalu Ee Vanadolu,” the keertanas of Haridasa and picturised the separation of Haridasis which involved gopikasfrom Krishna. riddles and conversation and Ogaturoopaka was next, debate and presented them in wherein Rukmini and Krishna dance format. Among these ask each other riddles. Rukmini were keertanas by Purandara answers Krishna’s riddles with Dasa, , ease; not so Krishna.Haridasis Sripadaraja, Vijaya Dasa, also contributed to the Haridasa IndreshVitthala Das, tradition:this keertana by Haridasi Prasanna Venkatesha Dasa, Haridasi Helavanakatte Harapanalli Bheemavva, goes Giriyamma and Haridasi thus: “Kiwi iddu Keladu, Harapanalli Bheemavva. Kanniddu Kaanadu.” In all, there were 13 The next one was by keertanas staged as dances: Haridasi Helavanakatte Giriyamma, “Elli hodallenusukha, The first was Gajanana namagille paadaithe,” which was Stuthi by Prasanna Venkatesha Dasa from Bagalkot. sung in the janapada or folk style. The second was Sharanu PurandaraDasa’s keertana, Sharanu Sri Gajanana Sharanu “Aho Raatriyalli Indina Dinadalli Sharanu - by Vijaya Dasa – a Bandu Ninthawanaare?” description of Parvati . was a conversation between Satyabhama and Krishna when Next was “ Shiva Shiva she suspects that he has visited Enniro” by Kanaka Dasa. Rukmini before coming home. This was followed by “Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma” Conversation between by Purandarasa. And then by Rukmini and Satyabhama, yet another by each of whom wanted to prove depicting the Dashavatharama that Krishna loved her better, through two sakhis who danced and how Krishna mollifies both. to “Narayana Narayana Created by Sripadaraja, the song Narayanayare Pele Sakhi.” goes, “Kanjanetre shubhamanjula

23 gaatre, kunjara gamane, The last keertana, also by niranjanangi, niranjanangi.” Purandhara Dasa, “Muttina A Keertana was “Eddam Seragabido, Ranga” is about Thaddam Maathanaduvi,” by Krishna’s playfulness with the Dharwad’s very own Dasa, gopikas. Indiresh Vittala Das, who wrote The members of the this song after he went for a troupe are all professionals darshana of the Lord at Tirupathi. ranging from chartered The 12th one, by accountants to MBAs to Purandara Dasa, was a software engineers, to college conversation between Rukmini lecturers and postgraduates in and Bhavani where they speak Science. That they still find the disparagingly of each other’s time and enthusiasm for husbands: “Tharuleranne dance considering they pursue kappumaiyava yaatara demanding careers is testimony cheluvane?” This song also to their dedication. encapsulates the Dashavatara.

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24 25 OBITUARY : PROF. L. S. SHESHAGIRI RAO

Iconic Kannadiga No More With the passing away of an elderly literary figure, lot of culture is lost to the next generation. Despite the invaluable body of work left behind by L. S. Sheshagiri Rao, his presence will be missed for long , as an epitome of the finest of traits of a Kannadiga—simple, warm hearted, love and respect for other languages and cultures, yet with a justifiably proud Kannada identity. Mention his name, and what comes to mind is his famous English- Kannada lexicon, a catalyst for popularizing Kannada. Over six decades of exposure and activity in the field of rendered him a valuable treasure and ambassador of the best of Kannada and Karnataka. LSS was a worthy mascot of art and literature. If the critical observation of the Kannada literary world right from the Navodaya period made him a repository of learning, contrastingly, his English Sahitya Charitre, was about the history of English literature. This was what made him interesting and unique. The book won him the Kendra Sahitya Academy award. Indian society once revered school teachers, their families considered as literate and cultured by virtue of their financially frugal but enlightened upbringing. Rao’s father was a school headmaster, from whom he picked up his love for reading. Yet he took to English, becoming an academician of repute. Having legendary mentors such as B. M. Srikantaiah, A. N. Murthy Rao, and S. V. Ranganna perhaps made the difference. Kannada remained his forte, making him a foremost academician and litterateur in bridging the English-Kannada divide. In this sense, LSS continues to remain a unifying figure, especially in current times when language fanaticism invariably assumes destructive tendencies. Comfortably straddling two literary worlds whose matrix and approach were completely different, to become an award-winning writer and thinker in both, is the lasting contribution of LSS for a more tolerant, inclusive world. Top awards were his. - Jyothi Raghuram

26 Fri 6.30 p.m. - KRG Hall PROGRAMME : 03. Carnatic Music : ( Instrumental Violin) by JANUARY - 2020 Shri. Janardhan S., and party Sat 6.00 p.m. - 25. BVB -Infosys Foundation Cultural outreach programme : Carnatic Fusion Music : Thavil Raja & Troupe Thavil : Shri K. Raja Carnatic Flute : Shri. Tejasvi Raghunath Mridanga : Shri Aniruddha Srinivas Bhat Violin : Shri Pranav Manjunath Drummer : Shri Karthik Mani Morsing : Shri Karthik Vydhatri Venue : Vasantha Vallabha Kalyani, Konanakunte, Vasanthapura, Bengaluru.

Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 10. recital : Ms. Sonali Loomba

Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 17. Bharatanatya recital : Ms. Srinivas

Sun 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall 19. Gauri Shankar Endowment: Kathak dance recital : Students of Guru Thu 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall Smt. Anjana Guptha 30. Gandhi Trust Celebrate - Gandhijis 150th birth anniversary Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall Fri 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall 24. Kannada Drama by 31. Bharatanatya recital : Sanchaya Amateur Group Ms. Manjushree C BOOK POST

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