D V Gundappa

D V Gundappa famously known as DVG is one man who is known for various aspects and who has worked in different dimensions throughout his life and amazes us always with a question “How much a man can achieve in one’s lifetime ?”

  • Personal Life :
    • D V Gundappa was born on March 17th, 1887 at Mulbagal, Kolar district.
    • His father name is Venkataramaniah and Mother name is Alamelamma
    • He was married to Bhageerathamma and his children are B.G.L Swamy and Indira
    • He led a very simple way of life and was a perfect example for “Simple Living, High Thinking”
    • DVG passed away at the age of 88 on 7 October 1975
  • Public Life :
    • Advisor to various Dewans’ of Mysore
    • DVG was member of legislative assembly and worked for good of people
    • DVG worked in many NGO’s and also started a NGO himself
  • Litterateur :
    • Few works of his has gained cult status
    • Works are detailed here
  • Vedanta & Nationalism :
    • DVG was well versed in Indian Philosophy and authored and conducted various lectures on vast range of topics
    • Started non-political institution Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) which is still running on the vision of DVG
  • Journalist :
    • Started his stable career as a Journalist
    • Never once was apprehensive to question the government/authorities
    • Have written various articles which serves as starter kit for anyone who needs to know about Journalism and its principles

Recommendations:

  1. Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs : Institution which holds copyrights for most of the DVG’s original work and conducting various lectures and activities as per DVG’s vision to keep his legacy alive
  2. Prekshaa : Journal where most of the DVG’s work are translated in detail and also for articles related to DVG.
  3. D V Gundappa and Mankuthimmana Kagga : Talk by Hari Kumar on DVG and his most talked work ‘Mankuthimmana Kagga’ (In English)
  4. Life and Legacy of DVG : Preksha Series on the man himself and his philosophies (In English)
  5. Book Launch – Foggy Fool’s Farrago : Well organized event where Sri Ramaswamy, Shatavadani Ganesh share their inputs about DVG and Mankuthimmana Kagga in particular
  6. Kannada Govt. Portal : Brief Info about DVG and his works along with recital and explanation of each Mankuthimmana Kagga (In Kannada)
  7. DVG Life in Years : Based on Nilattahalli Kasturi’s Biography on DVG