The Poignant Story of the Jai Sitaram Gosais
This essay narrates the evocative story of a forgotten sect of Hindu monks known as the Jai Sitaram Gosais
Bhartrhari's Profound Body of Work
In this episode, DVG dives into the profoundly philosophical body of work of Bhartrhari with special emphasis on his Niti-Shataka
DVG’s Majestic Exposition of Bhartrhari
The first of a multipart essay series carrying a masterly exposition of the immortal Sanskrit poet Bhartrhari, authored by D.V. Gundappa
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: The Tyagamurti who Awoke Benares from Sleep
Among the galaxy of the luminaries of India's Modern Renaissance, Madan Mohan Malaviya stands unique in terms of his multifaceted contribution
Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: The Super-Brahmin
A 1932 tribute in honour of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya authored by an ICS officer brings out the life of Malaviya, whom the author celebrates as a Super Brahmin
“Come, I am now going to Dictate the National Song!” Or How Vande Mataram was Composed
This is the firsthand story narrating the origins of how Bankim Chandra Chatterjee composed India's national song, Vande Mataram
DVG's "Mahachunavane" - A Brutal Parody of the General Elections
DVG wrote his play, "Mahachunavane" (General Elections) in 1965. It depicts an unflattering picture of the first general elections in India held in 1951-52. There is a justified need for revisiting and re-analysing this play today.
DVG's Jack Cade: The Soothsaying Play that Predicted Congress Anarchy
DVG's Kannada play, Jack Cade was one of the earliest fictional portrayals of a newly-independent India in which the political class headed by the Congress Party was pushing India towards brazen demagoguery and anarchy.
Major Themes in DVG’s Creative Literature
DVG's creative literature comprised both Indian and non-Indian themes. He published several poetry collections and authored nine plays.
Introducing D.V. Gundappa’s Literature for Non-Kannadigas
D.V. Gundappa (DVG) was one of the accomplished litterateurs of India. This is the first episode of a new series that introduces his literary contributions.