The book 'Mathoor Gathe' is a biography in Kannada of Dr.Mathoor Krishnamurti by Smt. Surnana Vishwanath. The book is translated into English by Sri Sundara Raju under the title 'MATHOOR IN GREAT BRITAIN'. A second edition is being issued now.
This book recounts how in the 1940-1950s a poor boy from a remote village in the Malnad region of Karnataka studies Veda, Sanskrit and vedic rituals, and learns English education; moves to Chennai and Bangalore in search of a job; works as a Bus Conductor, News Reporter in a Kannada Daily; conducts children plays for All India Radio and ultimately finds a place in Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengalure.
Leaves no stone Takes every inducts them as The Secretary General of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Sri S. Ramakrishnan picks him for establishing a Bhavan's Centre at London. In his early days in London he finds himself in a tight spot without being able to carry out his task to his satisfaction. Recounts how he took courage from the Great Hanuman of Ramayana. unturned for the cause of Bhavan. opportunity to meet Indians in London, members of the Bhavan's London Centre. With the financial help extended by the family of the Birlas purchases an old unused church to house the Bhavan's Centre in London. Starts cultural and educational activities under the guidance of Shri Maneck Dalal, Chairman of the Bhavan's London Centre.
Delivers more than a hundred talks for the BBC and Thames Television on different topics including the 'Festivals of India.'
Invited by Her Majesty the Queen of England, shakes hand with her and explains the meaning of 'Namasthe' with folded hands.
During his tenure as Executive Director of Bhavan's London Centre, not only does he play host to several Indian dignitaries visiting London, but receives at the Bhavan the Prince of Wales and the Prime Ministers of London.
It is no exaggeration, if we say that the present Bhavan's London Centre is the creation of Dr.Mathoorji. Virtually he played the role of a Cultural Ambassador of India in London during his days at London.
In this unique achievement of Mathoorji, the role of his beloved wife Smt. Rajalakshmi cannot be over emphasised. She stood by him like a rock to overcome all the trials and tribulations in his work.
Apart from his great achievements he is a very humble man. In London he did not refuse any invitation to officiate in Hindu rituals starting from cradle to the last post. That is how he established contacts with so many Indians settled in London.
This book portrays the man, who went to an alien land, single handed. Not only established himself well but also served the cause for which he was sent there and achieves phenomenal success. This is an ideal book for students of Management studies of today. I wholeheartedly recommend it to all the Students of Management Studies.
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