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English Writings of D V Gundappa

English Writings of D V Gundappa
Literature Apr 02, 2021

English Writings of D V Gundappa

DVG – These three letters evoke an image of a wise old man laughing a toothless laugh in the minds of the Kannada-speaking people. We are so accustomed to this...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 2
Literature Apr 12, 2021

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 2

The problem of the Indian Native States occupied DVG’s mind for over three decades (1915 to 1945). Before independence, our country comprised two parts: 1. Brit...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 3
Literature Apr 30, 2021

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 3

Volume Two (1917–1922)                Journalism today has mostly been reduced to a racy...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 4
Literature May 10, 2021

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 4

Volume Three (1923–1927)                DVG congratulated the Hindu Mahasabha on its atte...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 5
Literature May 31, 2021

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 5

DVG’s assessment of the social milieu in South India before the fourteenth century ce requires mention: The atmosphere was then one of unsophisticated faith...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 6
Literature Jun 14, 2021

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 6

Volume Four (1929–1946)                In 1931, DVG brought together his considered views...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 7
Literature Jul 17, 2021

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 7

M Venkatakrishnaiya (1844–1933) was popularly known as the ‘Grand Old Man’ of Mysore. He was a veteran journalist, educationalist, and builder of institutions....

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 8
Literature Jun 12, 2022

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 8

Volume Five (1949–1952) [1] DVG was an ardent devotee of literature. He laid great emphasis on the study of classics. After founding the Gokhale Institute of P...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 9
Literature Jun 20, 2022

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 9

DVG’s exposition of the philosophical footing of citizenship allures us by its timeless fragrance. Hearing him speak on this subject is like lending our ears to...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 10
Literature Jun 27, 2022

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 10

DVG was a person of the people. His spectrum of contacts extended between the extremes of traditional scholars and true-blue Marxists. Long-standing interaction...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 11
Literature Jul 04, 2022

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 11

DVG never lost an opportunity to express his views on public affairs. To this end, he contributed to the leading periodicals of the country for many decades. In...

Shashi Kiran B N
English Writings of D V Gundappa - 12
Literature Jul 17, 2022

English Writings of D V Gundappa - 12

DVG was deeply rooted in the philosophical tradition of India. Dharma as a concept was of absorbing interest to him. It engaged his energy throughout his life....

Shashi Kiran B N