Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (EP)

Mumbai, Nov 26: The key objective of literature is to promote humanity.  The literature has to uplift the spirit.  India is the abode of diverse cultures and faith. 

The native Kannadigas believe in co-existence in the society, while one ought to have real virtues to understand the true meaning of the literature authored by contemporary psalmist Kanakadasa, said Mysore-based litterateur and researcher Dr Kabbinale Vasant Bharadwaj.

Dr Kabbinale was delivering presidential address during the fifty sixth Kannada Rajyotsav celebrations that were organized by Goregaon Karnataka Sangh, at Bajaj auditorium, Malad (West) here on Sunday November 24 evening.

“We would not be true Kannadigas till we realize the intrinsic value of literature.  Although the western scholars commented that it is not possible to author mega poetry in this modern era, over 50 mega poems including those of legendary litterateur Kuvempu and M Veerappa Moily proves its potential for growth.  One can find most of English scientific terms in Kannada that has proved to the world its mastery,” said Dr.Kabbinale.

Gurudeva Seva Balaga Maharashtra unit president advocate Kadandale Parari Prakash L Shetty was the chief guest of the occasion. Adi Shakti Kannada Sangh Majiwada (Thane) president Jayaram G Shetty was the guest of honor.

Scholarships were presented to municipal students of Goregaon locality on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, advocate Prakash Shetty said that a totally Kannada programme, indeed had a rare cultural significance.  The association has set a model for other organizations to emulate, said Shetty.

Jayaram Shetty said that “it is easier to establish associations but difficult to sustain them.  Meanwhile, the uniformity in distributing scholarships among the weaker section of society makes this association a significant one”. The women wing members rendered the prayers.

The president, Payyar Ramesh Shetty welcomed the gathering.  Former president G T Acharya, women wing president Varija Sadanand and Bhaskar Kotian introduced the guests.  Honorary chief secretary Veda M Suvarna gave information about the association.  Joint secretary Vidhya Deshpande compered the programme.  Another joint secretary Sumitra Gujaran proposed vote of thanks.

The members of Karnataka Sangh – Vasai, Karnataka Sangh – Kandivali and Karnataka Sangh – Goregaon presented variety dance shows, while the women wing of Karnataka Sangh – Goregaon staged Kannada play, ‘Kalyana Yojane.’ Bramari Yaksha Nrutya Kala Nilaya, Mumbai – the children Yakshagana troupe staged ‘Sri Hari Maye’ Yakshagana play as part of cultural programme.