1. Amruta Bindu
Editor in Chief Editor
Dr.G.B.Patil Dr.K.Siva Rama Prasad
Volume 1, Issue 2 email:- dgmgadag@rediffmail.com October 2000
The Divine Soul Releasing event of “Amruta Bindu”
Shree Danappa.G. Melmalagi On the occasion DG Melmalagi 15th death
Shree Danappa Melmalagi, devout and copi-
anniversary, in the presence of His Holiness Shree
ous form of Charity, was born on the 13th of June 1922.
Parama poojya Abhinava Shivananda Mahaswamiji,
He hailed from Benakanhalli vil-
shree Sri S.B.Sanshi, Chairman of the DGM
lage in Kundagol taluka. True to
Ayurvedic Medical College Inaugurated “Amruta
his name Danappa developed be-
Bindu”. Sri B.C.Patil, member and Smt Girijamma
nevolence and charity as his spe-
D. Melmalagi, member and wife of DG Melmalagi
cial traits. The agrarian family to
which he belonged did not show present in this occation. Dr.G.B.Patil, Principal,
any inclination for sending DGMAMC Introduced the News-Letter “Amruta
Danappa to school. Thus,
Danappa grew in the midst of his
field and nature became a teacher, guide and phi-
losopher to him, which made him to persuade him self
towards religion.
Danappa was wedded to smt Girijamma, the
fourth daughter of Shree Byalyal Nagappa, but the
couple was not blessed with any issues. Danappa and
his wife became devotes of the pontiff of the Shivananda
math Shree Nandiswara Swamiji. There were pres-
sures from the relatives to adopt a child but the couple L to R:- Shree Abhinava Shivananda Mahaswamiji,
resisted and sought contentment in benevolence for Sri S.B.Sanshi, Dr.K.Siva Rama Prasad and Dr.G.B.Patil
needy charities. Danappa decided to join hands with
the Swamiji in establishing an Ayurvedic Medical Col- Bindu” to the gathering and mentioned “This is the
lege. He donated bountiful funds to this institution and need of the Hour to uplift Ayurveda through edu-
it was named after him, D.G. Melmalagi Ayurveda cating Physicians and scholars of Ayurveda as well
College. From the modest beginnings this institution as masses. For that we need media such as
has grown to tremendous heights within the two de- “Amruta Bindu”. Late sree Danappa Melmalagi’s
cades. Dannappa’s charities make a big list of benefi- sacrifice and donations made this effort possible”.
ciaries. He has helped many individuals, many chil- After the releasing event Miss Rohini
Deshpande of Shiggao with the party sung
dren to make their careers. Hundreds of people re-
Hinustani classical and light music.
membered him with grateful feelings as they have made
brilliant careers. INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Danappa became eternal on 11th September 1. The Divine Soul Shree Danappa.G. melmalagi
1985, leaving behind his excellent fore steps worthy of 1. Releasing event of “Amruta Bindu”
being emulated by all of us. We thoughtfully remem- 2. Editorial, DGM Campus NEWS
ber this great man and pay rich tributes to him for what
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October 2000 Amruta Bindu
2. 11th September 2000
Editorial
DG Melmalagi’s 15th death
anniversary, homage in the
SR campus by Smt Girijamma D.
Language in Ayurveda “Sanglish” Melmalagi in the presence of
Speech expressiveness is the best way his holiness Sri Parama poojya
to exchange the intellectual thoughts and emo- Abhinava Shivananda
tions of an individual. This verbalization in the Mahaswamiji. Shri C.S. Bhat acknowledged the
past changed its shape and brought many dia-
lects and jargons in India. Especially in the fac-
ulty of Ayurveda, Sanskrit as the language of
the guardian angel community of the Veda pe-
riod has not reached the other society and
dropped Iron curtains between these groups. Of
course it is a fact that it maintained the secrecy
of the technology of Ayurveda. As and when the
awareness appeared and translations are made
for the original Sanskrit Ayurveda texts, with the
poetic discretion made the Ayurveda further com- greatness of the DG Melamalagi in the form of
plicated with multiple synonyms and ideologies. Poetry. On this occasion “Amruta Bindu”, a monthly
It is as such five blind men trying to decide the trilingual Newsletter was released by Chairman
shape of an elephant. Recently Shri L.K.Adwani, S.B.Sanshi. Miss Rohini Deshpande of Siggaon with
Central Home minister, called people’s support the party sung Hindustani Classical and light mu-
for the construction of 21st century as Indian cen- sic. Dr.R.R.Joshi organised the function.
tury, to uplift the glory of the Indians with ultra 16th September 2000
super information technology. Whether tradi- Dr.B.S. Patil, Asst. Professor and 10 students
tional Ayurveda gets any place in it or not, time who participated the “Tatwaprakashini - 2000” held at
only decides. But it is legitimate that Ayurveda Coimbatore between 10 - 20 August 2000 shared their
has to be reconstructed and made to reach the experiences with the Staff and students of DGMAMC.
common man in his mother tongue in stead of Dr.B.S.Patil, expressed that this sort of the activities
making it “Sanglish” by mixing English. will help the Ayurvedic Students to develop
Dr. K. Siva Rama Prasad themselves.Function presided by Dr.G.B.Patil, Princi-
pal and Dr.U.V.Purad organized the function.
DGM Campus NEWS 24th- 25th September 2000
The NSS unit of DGMAMC at Govt. High
School, Siddhalinga Nagar, observed NSS day of the
by Dr. Veeresh. B. Kotturshetty
year 2000 by conducting free health check-up and
st
1 September 2000 Blood group analysis of the students. NSS officer
On the occasion of Gajanana utsav, Vinayak Dr.G.S.Juktihiremath, conducted the camp and
Pooja celebrated in lively mood and many competi- Dr.B.S.Patil addressed to the students.
tions were conducted, like Rangoli and quiz. Dr.K.S.Paraddi, Dr.S.V.Sankanur and Dr.Smt.
5th September 2000 Jayashree Hiremath examined the students. Sri
On the occasion of teacher’s day, teach- Rajashekhar.D.Savanur of III BAMS won the 2nd prize
ers are honored and entertainment programs were in the pick & speak and 3rd prize in debate competi-
conducted. tions, held at KVSR college, on the occasion of NSS
8th September 2000 Day celebrations, by Gadag City degree Colleges.
A guest lecture on the topic “ Orthope- 29th September 2000
dics in General practice” by Dr. B.R.Basava Prof. Pierre Shilvian Philiosa and Prof. Smt.
Reddi, was organized to observe the death an- Vasundhara Philiosa from France have delivered a
niversary of Shri A.S.Dolli (old student) by guest lecture on the topic “Role of India in Global tra-
Dalhana Vedike. Dr.B.G.Swamy presided the func- dition”. The function presided by Dr.G.B.Patil and
tion and welcome address by Dr. P.V. Rakkasagi. Guest of Honor was Dr.B.M.Alur.
October 2000 2 Amruta Bindu