Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Rahul Gandhi – A full time politician!




















Rahul Gandhi is always the content for the news channels, social media and opposition for troll.  When will the world look beyond Rahul Gandhi as just a content or subject? When will we see more serious Rahul Gandhi in politics?  In India politics is not a part time job; the complex social eco system has made the politicians smarter in a wrong way (masters of manipulation) and full time job unlike other countries where the law makers are serious businessman. Therefore surviving in politics here is more of  a serious business rather than part time job.  

For democracy to succeed, an honest leader and strong opposition is required.  Stronger the opposition, stringent the legislative system. However, the stronger opposition doesn’t mean to be opposing everything the government does. There should be an honest effort to improve the common man’s life and take the country towards the progress.
Stronger Opposition:
No doubt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is magnificent and making his honest efforts as a law maker, but the opposition party to be there to suggest better ideas and criticize the mistakes.  For democracy to succeed, the role of opposition is also as important as the ruling party. Now, we have narrowed down to the basic discussion to the full time politics of         Mr. Rahul Gandhi. Before expecting people or the ruling party to take him seriously, he should be serious in his role, and be serious on the future plans and dedicate full time to the party. He is no more a freshly gradated and inexperienced kid and act casually. This is the time to show that he is serious, reach out people and convey the message that he is serious in the business and he can take care of you.

Come Clean on allegations:
To be serious in the politics or to be taken seriously by the people one should be honest and clean. The people trust completely and handover the country in the hands of a politician to run. It is the responsibility of the politician to safe guard the interest of the people, protect them and provide the facilities to earn and feed the family. That is why, this is a serious business and people expect their leader to be honest, candid and able. Rahul Gandhi must come clean and be serious in running the country.     

















Taking responsibility:
He should bring the gesture changes in himself. Instead of taking vacations when the whole country is on serious discussion or in the process of taking critical decisions. Take the lead, study the circumstances and raise valid points. Suggest better ideas instead of only criticizing the government. Why should people trust Rahul Gandhi? Just because Rahul Gandhi is son of Rajiv Gandhi or Grand son of Indira Gandhi? Today’s India is not running on emotions, unlike the era of 1960 or 1970. India means business, for people also the same now. People can not be fooled by the gimmicks and terminologies like caste, secularism, roti, kapada, makaan, etc. Though these are the most basic expectations of the people, but people look beyond and expect to grow along side the developed countries.

Its time for Rahul Gandhi to literally fold the sleeves up and get in to business. Instead of relying on the advices of the surrounded people, he should himself try to get on grounds, study, analyze and have first hand information on the real India and people here. As person, Mr. Rahul Gandhi is reasonable, however he shod not be a puppet in the hands of crooked politicians.


Monday, November 6, 2017

GAANAYOGI SHIVAYOGI DR.PANDIT PUTTARAJA GAVAI


Puttaraja Gavai  (3 March 1914 – 17 September 2010) an Indian Classical maestro known for his multi talents and divinity. Gavai was blind from his child hood and was a favourite disciple of Gaanayogi Pandit Panchaxara Gavai. By his spiritual gestures and his selfless contributions to the society, he is referred as walking god (£ÀqÉzÁqÀĪÀ zÉêÀgÀÄ). His multi talents were the matter of discussion among the common people and always amazed by the fact; that for a common man gaining mastery in one instrument takes a life time, but for him it was a divine gift that he was master in many instruments like Saarangi, Violin, Veena, Sitar, Tabla etc., he used to play these instruments with ease. He has mesmerized the world by writing more than 80 books in Kannada, Hindi and Sanskrit. His works were recognised by the central and state governments and awarded.


Veereshwara Punyashrama:

By the guidance of His holiness Sri Haanagalla Guru Kumara Shivayogi, Pandit Panchaxara Gavai established a music school called “ Veereshwara Punyashrama” at Gadag in 1942 to carry the social work of empowering the blind, handicapped and orphan children through music, drama, arts and literature.  There were many disciples who got trained in Indian Classical Vocal and recognised across the world.  Few to name are Pt Puttaraja Gavai, Basavaraj Rajguru, Arjun-Sa-Nakod, Sri Siddaram Jambaladinni etc. However Puttaraja Gavai was his master’s favourite disciple. Puttaraja Gavai was chosen to head the institute after the demise of Gaanayogi Panchakhsara Gavai. The rich legacy of this special school was not only well retained but flourished in his tenure. He has trained thousands of Blind, Handicapped and orphan children to become vocalists, dramatists, writers and composers. His master’s legacy is still continued by his senior most disciples like Pt. Rajguru Guruswami Kalikeri, Pt Venkatesh Kumar, Sri Somanath Maradur, Sri Kumar Das, etc. Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee Dr. Rajkumar was a devotee and admirer of guruji.

Contributions to the Society:
Being himself blind, he has never idle thinking helpless, he has not only achieved the impossible but show the path to thousands of others like him. The institute was the only one of its kind in the world. In 1940’s itself the institution has dreamt and it realised the same of empowering the blind, handicapped and orphan children instead of just giving them the shelter. This was noble and was pure kind of service to the society. However, the world or the Indian government failed to give well deserved recognition. However, noble thoughts of the institute are still continued by his disciples.  


Other Services to the Society:



Shree Veershwara Punyashrama is running various Institutions, further continuing his master’s social service. Some of the institutions are,
  • P.P.G. Pre-Primary School (Bal Vihar) (Anganawadi School), Gadag
  • P.P.G. Residential Music School for Blind, Gadag
  • P.P.G. Residential Braille School, Gadag
  • Puttaraj Gavigalavar Sanskrit Pathashala, Gadag
  • Shri Kumareshwar Krupaposhit Sangeeta Pathashala, Gadag
  • Music School, Shri Veereshwar Punyashrama, Gadag ; Branch
  • P.P.G. Primary School, Gadag
  • P.P.G. High School, Gadag
  • P.P.G. Arts College, Gadag
  • P.P.G. Music College, Gadag
  • P.P.G. B.Ed. College, Gadag
  • P.P.G. D.Ed. College, Gadag


Pt Puttaraja Gavai’s Literary works

Some of his important works are.. 

Books on music
  • Sangeet Shastra Jnana
  • Tabla Shikshaka
  • GuruSudha Part 1 & 2
  • Taala Panchakshara
Books in Kannada

  • Akkamahadevi Purana
  • Haveri Shivabasava Purana
  • Ankalagi Adavi Siddeswara Purana
  • Huchala Guru Siddeshwara Purana
  • Purathanara Purana
  • Veerabhadreshwara Purana
  • Kalikeri Guru Mahima Purana
  • Sharana Basaveshwara Purana
  • Sri Ankalagi Adiveshwara Puraana
  • Sri Haveri Shivabasava Swami Puraana
  • Guleda Gadilingeshwara Puraana
  • Sri Veerabhadreshwara Puraana
  • Shivasharane Hemareddi Mallamma Puraana
  • Chikkenakoppada Sri Channaveera Sharanara Puraana
  • Sri Naalatwaada Veereshwara Puraana
  • Sri Annadaaneshwara Puraana
  • Guddaapura Daanamma Devi Puraana
  • Sri Chikkeshwara Puraana
  • Sri Kalakeri Gurumahimaa Puraana
Books in Sanskrit

  • Shrimat Kumara Geetha
  • Kumareshwara Kavya
  • Shri Linga Sooktha
  • Tatparya Sahit Sri Rudra
  • Panchakshara Suprabhata
Books in Hindi

  • Basava Purana (Winner of President Award)
  • Siddha Linga Vijaya
  • Sidhantha Shikamani etc.
Theatre and drama in Kannada
  • Sri Kotturu Basaveshwara
  • Nelloora Numbiyaaka
  • Shivasharana Chennayya
  • Bhagavaan Basaveshwara
  • Sri Gurudarhsana
  • Hanagalla Kumareshwara Mahatme
  • Sri Shivayogi Siddharaameshwara
  • Shivayogi Moligi Maarayya
  • Shirahatti Sri Phakeereshwara Mahatme
  • Shivasharane Uditadi Akkamahadevi
  • Sati Sukanya
  • Daanaveera Shirasangi Lingarajaru
  • Maharati Bheeshma
  • Magana Prema
  • Devara Duddu
  • Books in Braille
  • Bhagavad Geeta
  • Upanishad
  • Sri Rudra and Music


Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Puttaraja Gavai was bestowed with many awards for his contributions to music, literature and social service.

1961 - President award for "Basava Purana" in Hindi
1962 - Kannada Kavi Kulottama by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Bangalore
1970 - Karnataka Rajyotsava Prashasti
1975 - Honorary doctorate by Karnatak University
1998 - Nadoja Prashasti
1998 - Kanaka Purandara Prashasti
1998 - Jnaanayogi by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Gadag.
1998 - Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
1999 - Rajya Sangeeta Vidwan by Government of Karnataka
2000 - National Award (for the betterment of disabilities) by Govt of India
2001 - "Nadoja Award" from Kannada University
2002 - Basavashree award
2007 - Kalidas Samman by Government of Madhya Pradesh
2007 - "Siddhashri Award" by Mugalkhod Jidaga Math
2009 - N Vajrakumar Abhinandana Puraskar Samiti Award
2009 - Tirumakudalu Chowdiah award by Government of Karnataka
2010 - Padma Bhushan