Dr. Krishne Gowda of Chickmagalur, is a familiar name in Kannada literary circuit and social activities. A pleasing and helpful personality, he is alumni of M R Medical College and brother-in-law of my colleague, Dr. Ravindra Dhaded. This is the commemorative article written on the eve of Dr. Gowda’s 60 years.
A Commemorative article
He was standing quietly at one of the corners of the dinning table making the guests comfortable at his brother in law, Dr. Ravindra Dhaded’s residence. Actively involved in the arrangements, he was seen asking for replacements and helping guests with servings. Bringing order out of chaos seemed instinctive with him.
It was a small gathering on one of the informal get-together occasions. Pleasant and friendly vibes brought us to exchange pleasantries. That was the first occasion of my interaction with Dr. J. P Krishne Gowda. He was kind of guest who was happily helping the hosts!
Though I had heard about his truly cooperative personality by most who have interacted, I was taken aback by his really simple down to earth personality. We are no contemporaries nor do we have any professional common ground yet a chance meet at my balanced fair-minded colleague & friend Dr. Ravindra Dhaded progressed.
Some time after my father’s demise, at the MRMC Alumni meet, many of my father’s
students came to express their condolences. Dr. Krishne Gowda was one among the group in the college campus. He didn’t speak, holding my hands he said, ‘I will come and see you at your residence’. The warmth and consideration was perceptible.
His daughter’s marriage card was unique, stamped with his trademark qualities. Printed in chaste Kannada, it was glaringly interspersed with quotes addressing social issues. For me it seemed novel idea to use the periphery of the envelope effectively. Flawless, exacting with fine & neat print represents Dr. Krishne Gowda’s traits of meticulousness, perfection and social concern. Till this date, the card is preserved with me.
‘We enjoyed Dr. Krishne Gowda’s hospitality at Chikmagalur. He personally took care of us and made us at ease during our recent visit to Chikmagalur’ opine all doctors and others from Gulbarga who undertook the journey to that cooler thick gardens.
For reasons mentioned earlier, I interviewed Dr. Ravindra Dhaded to a get a glimpse of the nuances of Dr. Krishne Gowda. ‘Though he is one of the son-in-law’s of our family, he never behaves like one’. He continues ‘we always consult him for any input on major issues. He is the first one we depend on ’.
‘Her son-in-law is caring & nursing my mother today!’ says Ravindra Dhaded. Vegetarian by choice, he is known to have concern with unselfish devotion to family, friends and those weaker. ‘Once a friend, always a friend’ is Dr. Krishne Gowda’s outlook.
Wherever there is an issue to be resolved, he is the first one to step in to turn things right with no motive except to serve. Gentle, cooperative and spiritual, he wants a decent, honest and genuine relationship.
It’s a pleasure to be writing about Dr. Krishne Gowda on the eve of his 60 years commemorative occasion. We wish him and his family Health and Cheerfulness to continue his work on a wider canvas purposefully.
Sharad
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