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About Shatavadhani R.Ganesh

Shathavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh (ಶತಾವಧಾನಿ ರಾ. ಗಣೇಶ್) is a versatile scholar, Avadhani par excellence, poet, excellent orator, a Literary Wizard and many more; the credit of reviving the ancient art of ‘Avadhana’ in Kannada language goes to Shathavadhani Dr.R.Ganesh.

Personal Life & Education:

Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, BE (Mechanical), M Sc (Engineering), holds a Masters’ in Sanskrit and also honored with D. Litt in Kannada literature for his thesis on the art and science of Avadhana.

From the young age of ten, Dr.Ganesh cultivated a passion for literature and studied in detail the great works of ancient poets in Sanskrit and Kannada. By the age of sixteen, he blossomed into a poet of high merit, introducing the classicality of Meter, Rhyme, Grammatical precision and traditionality into his style. He also mastered the unique art of ‘Ashukavitva’- a style of reciting poems ‘extempore’ on any given topic. Detailed and deep study of the various branches of Indian literature, arts and poetics further enriched his inherent talent and style. 

At the age of nineteen, he incidentally witnessed a session of Sanskrit Avadhana, which inspired him to try the art himself. This was a landmark not only in his life, but also in the history of ‘Avadhana’. The very next day, amongst a group of friends, he successfully ventured to perform a complete ‘Ashtavadhana’! This was his glorious entry into the field; he set out to perform hundreds of such Avadhanas, capturing the hearts and admiration of the public. Ever since, he has been a perennial source of entertainment, fascination and pride to lovers of art and literature.

Having studied the classical literatures of many Indian and foreign languages, Ganesh is acquainted with more than seventeen languages. He composes in eight languages and has published over forty books in Sanskrit, Kannada and English covering a wide range of subjects like poetry, poetics, prosody, aesthetics, Vedic and vedantic studies, dharmashastra and rituals, cultural studies, fine arts, cultural studies in Indian thoughts, fiction, translation, et al. He has also published more than 250 research papers connected with Engineering, India studies, Aesthetics, music, dance, sculpture, philosophy, criticism, values, history and others. Dr. Ganesh has been invited to deliver talks on various aspects of Indian culture and literature. He has delivered more than 8000 talks/lectures/discourses and presented papers under the auspices of many distinguished forums. Ganesh is well initiated practically in several classical Indian fine arts such as, music, drama, dance, painting, rangoli, and others. 

Dr.Ganesh has taught in the M.S. Ramaiah institute of technology and R.V.College of Engineering. He has also served as the Director of Sanskrit Department in the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavana, Bangalore and Gandhi Centre for values as the director of studies, Worked as the research officer at the IGNCA (southern Regional Research Centre). Presently, he his teaching at the academy of creative thinking.

Art of Avadhana:

‘Avadhana’ literally means ‘perfect concentration’ and uninterrupted contemplation on a particular subject. The ‘art of Avadhana’ includes accomplishing many a challenging intellectual feat simultaneously with great confidence and sportive zeal. Avadhana is a unique literary feat involving concentration, memory, spontaneous verification in classical diction and astounding wit aided with a refined sense of humor. ‘Avadhana’ not only thoroughly entertains but also thrills the audience. The seemingly superhuman capacity of the ‘Avadhani’ (the one who performs) fascinates the audience giving an interesting insight into the unlimited potentials of the literary world. The whole art in itself is much more than mere entertainment; it is rather educative revealing the various aspects of word-power, poetry, retention, wit and powers of the intellect.

The art of ‘Avadhana’ is unique not only among the arts of India but also of the whole world. Though Sanskrit language is the mother of this ancient art which requires the highest degree of retention and poetic genius, it was in the caring hands of Kannada and Telugu languages that this greatest of arts, which is a majestic confluence of talent, word-power, scholasticism, hard work, entertainment and education, was cradled and nourished into its present modified and attractive form. Kannada, in particular, shares a special bond with this art. In spite of such closeness, this art form almost vanished from the scene of Karnataka in the 20th Century. It was in the year 1981 that this glorious art reappeared on the scene. This time, it was not merely a golden ray of hope, but a major comeback of the forgotten art, which soon blossomed afresh and gradually grew up into a mighty tree assuring shelter and guidance to the future aspirers. Dr.R.Ganesh, popularly known as ‘Shatavadhani’ created this history by reviving, nourishing and re-establishing this art in all its glory. He further unfolded the greater potentials of the art and popularized it immensely in India and abroad.

Dr.Ganesh performs complete ‘Avadhana’ not only in Kannada but also in Sanskrit and Telugu and is rightly known as ‘Tribhashavadhani’. He is also an ‘Ashtabhashavadhani’, and can manage the programme in eight languages simultaneously! Some of his Avadhanas are sometimes based on single topics, such as ‘Ramayanavadhana’. ‘Rashtravadhana’, which he performed for the Kargil martyrs was a unique tribute to the war heroes and greatly inspired patriotic sentiments among the listeners.

He has also performed Yugavadhana (Art of performing two avadhanas simultaneously), trigunita & Chaturgunita (Three & four avadhanas with many new chanllenges at a time). Advaitavadhana, Sankaravadhana, Bhagavadgitavadhana, Mahabharatavadhana, Navarasavadhana, kalavadhana, Natyavadhana.

Dr.Ganesh is one of the very few ‘Avadhanis’ who is extremely innovative adding new dimensions and aspects into his Avadhanas time and again. Thus the list of parts in his Avadhanas grows on. ‘Chitra Kavitha’ is one of the toughest and most challenging forms of Indian classical poetry, which has never been dared before in any Avadhana. Dr.Ganesh is the one and only Avadhani to have performed this, that too extempore, on stage in his Avadhanas! This single feat perhaps explains his genius and mastery over the art. His devotion and dignified attitude has added special charm and sophistication to his performances. His vast knowledge, experience, extraordinary talent, wit and wisdom amaze the audience.

Dr.Ganesh has been the first and only ‘Shatavadhani’ of Karnataka. He created a record in 1991 by performing a complete ‘Shatavadhana’ in a single day, which in normal course would take 3-4 days. He achieved it composing 108 classic pieces of poetry and in eight languages! This was indeed an unheard of glorious adventure in the intellectual world. He has also dared to perform the ‘Ashtavadhana’ within half an hour! Over 40 different meters & almost all the one hundred and odd alankaras are employed in his avadhanas. More than a dozen languages are used for verification. All these even today remains as unbroken records.

Dr.Ganesh has not only mastered Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu and English languages, but is also proficient in Prakrit, Pali, Tamil, Hindi and Marathi. Ancient languages of Greek, Latin and Italian have added to the treasure of his knowledge. He has to his credit the study and knowledge of Greek Literature in its original textual form.

Dr.Ganesh has a deep and intimate knowledge of various forms of Indian classical music, dance, sculpture, paintings and other fine arts. His views and commentaries on these subjects are rich with deep introspective wisdom and unfold valuable information and ideas to performing artists and lovers of art. He is well versed in various subjects like prosody (ChandasShastra-to do with the Meter form), poetics (KavyaShastra), Veda, Vedantic scriptures, DharmaShastras, History, Aesthetics, Grammar, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Technology etc. to name a few. His knowledge of past and current affairs in various fields is indeed commendable. Research and innovation are two fields where his contributions are everlasting.

Dr.Ganesh has presented hundreds of research papers and his valuable views on various subjects in Sanskrit, English and Kannada languages in prestigious National and International seminars. His lectures and writings have impressed and educated all classes of people; he has been successfully pioneering the spread of knowledge and culture. Logical precision, clarity of subject, intuitive wisdom, vast knowledge of various subjects, comprehendible and practical illustrations and examples, extremely attractive oratory are some significant features of his masterly presentations.

Dr.Ganesh’s knowledge of Aesthetics (Alankara Shastra) is extraordinarily vast. Complimenting one of his masterly essays on Alankaras, Dr.K.Krishnamurthy, a scholar of international repute exclaimed-”This single essay itself deserves a doctorate degree!” Another great scholar opined of Dr.Ganesh’s genius thus-”With half the intelligence of Dr.Ganesh, I would have perhaps ruled over the intellectual world of the whole of South India!”



Literary works of Shatavadhani Dr.Ganesh 

Dr.Ganesh has contributed a number of valuable works to the world of literature. More than 40 of these have been published, namely:

1.Madhusadma

2. Vitaana

3. Nityaneeti

4. ShriChakreshwari Stavana

5. Sandhyadarshana

6. Shatavadhanasharade

7. Kavitegondu Kathe

8. Dhoomadhoota

9. Samaanyadharma

10. Neelakanthadeekshitana Shatakatraya

11. Shaddarshana Sangraha

12. Vanitaakavitotsava

13. Kannadadalli Avadhanakale

14. Kusumadevana Drishtantakalikaa Shataka

15. Vibhootipurusha Vidyaranya

16. Human values iin the code of Kautilya

17. Human values in Manusmriti

18. Human values in Ramayana

19. Human values in Telugu Literature

20. Subhashita Samputa

21. Alankaara shaastra

22. Abhiruchi.

23. Bhasha bhringada benneri.

24. Kalaa kautuka

25. Hokkula balliya sambhanda

26. Hudukaata

27. Mathana-kathana

28. Yakshaaratri

29. Sarvatantra Svatantra

30. Vaani vahana

31. Ardrajyoti

32. Brahmapuriya Bhikshuka.

33. Haasu Beesu

34. Vamshisandesha.

35. Paroksha

36. Kaavyakalpa

37. Haribhaktisaara

38. Neelakanthadeekshitana Shaantivilasa

39. Dravida chandassu (Ed)

40. Raso Vai Sah (Ed)

41. Maanikya maadhurya (Ed)

Other than these, he has composed about 16 Kaavyas in Sanskrit, 12 Roopakas and a large number of poems and songs in various languages. Some of his other commendable works are: Kumaaraniruddha Parinaya (a Dwisandhana Kaavya), Shanmateeyam (a poem with six meanings) and seven other Kaavyas, 4 novels, several stories, essays and articles on various topics. Many of these have been featured in journals, monthlies, newspapers and magazines.

Dr.R. Ganesh is also involved in theatrical activities of traditional importance and especially in the Yakshagana of Karntaka and is instrumental in evolving the solo dance system of this art – called Eka Vyakti Yakshagana - in a classical way. More than 1200 shows are presented & he himself written, tuned, choreographed & directed the solo yakshagana such as Bhamini, (a unique dance show based on the Ashtanaayikas (Eight dancers) theme of classical dance, is one of his creations which is rendered in the ‘Yakshagana’ style. This has commanded great appreciation and is considered a landmark in the history of ‘Yakshagana’.) Janakijeevana, Pranayavanchite, Bharatanari, hamsa sandesha. ‘Krishnaarpanam’ is one of his latest such additions to ‘Yakshagana’ which deals with the divine love and relationship of the different women appearing in Shri Krishna’s life. Dr.Ganesh has himself participated and performed in some Yakshagana shows.

As a composer of music and dance numbers, Dr. Ganesh has over 600 items to his credit. His contribution to ballets and Sanskrit theatre are also note worthy. He is a popular cultural columnist too. He has made a world record by composing verses extempore continuously for 24 hours, in 1997.

He is the architect of the unique kalavadhanam (kavya-chitra-geeta-nritya) and has presented this form of Avadhanam over 1000 times both in India and abroad. ‘Kavya-Chitra’, a unique show of parallel arts, which Dr.Ganesh has masterminded and performs with the world renowned painter Shri. B.K.S.Verma, is one of the latest jewels in his crown. This superb feat of ‘on the spot poetry and painting’ has won great admiration from thousands of people not only within the state and nation, but allover the world. ‘Nirantara Kaavya Chitra’ (non-stop Poetry-Painting) – one such combined feat of Dr.Ganesh and Verma which was held non-stop for 24 hours in the Rashtrothana Parishat in Bangalore (1997) is a record in itself. During this eventful feat, a fascinating chain of 181-poems extempore, by Dr.Ganesh, left the audience spellbound. ‘Kaavya-Chitra’ was performed in the Vishwa Kannada Sammelana at Houston in America, in the year 2000, which captured the imagination and appreciation of people.

Dr.Ganesh has a number of compositions like Suprabhatas, Stotras and songs on various deities. Leading artists have sung these in cassettes which have been extremely popular. Cassettes/CDs containing his narrations on Soundaryalahari, Harishchandra Kavya, Mankutimmana Kagga, Subhashitas, Indian cultural values etc. over 1000 hours of lecture recordings on various topics are available. He has composed exclusive dance and musical lyrics which are being adapted by performing artists. He is also a modern ‘Vaaggeyakara’ (Music composer) who has composed quality pieces like Tillanas, Padas, Kritis, and Ragamaalika Kritis etc.

Awards and Titles:

His natural talent, learning, simplicity and nobility have won Dr.Ganesh a number of admirers. A great many number of institutions and groups have recognized, honored and felicitated him and showered him with titles, praises, accolades and citations. ‘Avilamba Saraswathi’, ‘Kalidasa Saraswathi’, ‘Kavyakantha’, chitra kavita chakravari, Padyavidya prabhakara, Vidvat kavi kaladhara, Avadhana Taponidhi, Chitprabhananda, and Avadhana Shiromani etc. are some of the prestigious titles conferred on him.

In recognition of his valuable contribution to the field of Sanskrit, Avadhana and poetry, Government of Karnataka conferred on him the ‘Rajyotsava Prashasthi’ (State Award) for the year 1992. The Kolar Jilla Sahitya Parishat has conferred on him the ‘Best Sahiti’ of the year award. Karnataka State’s Dussera Felicitation for Sanskrit Poetry (1988), Government of India’s President’s Certificate Merit Award for the best young Sanskrit scholar –Badarayana Vyas Puraskar (2003), Hon. D.Litt from Tumkur university (2009) Kempegowda award (2007), Sediyapu puraskaara (2010) for seminal contribution in research, Shambhu Hegde Award (2009) for contribution in Yakshagana.

His masterely thesis on the art of ‘Avadhana’ in Kannada has been honored with a D.Litt by the Hampi University of Karnataka.

As of now, He is the only Shatavadhani in Karnataka; Avadhana on the whole is a tonic for the brain, entertainment to the mind, bliss and contentment to the heart and enlightenment to life. Alongside the beauty and charm of language and rhyme unfolded at each step of the Avadhana, are values and philosophy presented with dignity and grace. Thanks to the genius and dedicated efforts of Shatavadhani Dr.R.Ganesh, this unique art has seen its rebirth in the Kannada literary field.

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I Have few messages.,which are very meaningful (of course all the messages will be..), but these messages I cant just delete them from my In box whenever it fills, So have decided to just scribble them here instead of just deleting & forgetting..

The most Practical, Beautiful, workable philosophy in the world won't work-IF YOU WONT.


If you wait to be happy you will wait forever, But If you start being happy you will be happy forever.


Force can make everything possible in the world, but it can not create a single drop of love in anybody's heart.


Effort is important, but knowing where to make them makes all Difference.


All appears to change when we change.


No poison can kill +ve thinker & No medicine will cure -ve thinker.


Quitter never wins, winner never Quits.


Nobody is superior, nobody is inferior, but nobody is equal either. People are simply unique, incomparable. You are you & I am I..

Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world, Today I am wise So I am changing myself. 

 

Keep correcting your small mistakes! Because nobody slips by Hills, But just slips by small stones!!

If not you, then WHO? If not here, then WHERE? If not now, then WHEN?

Happy or Sad one thing about past is...Its no more..!

Words are the only weightless things in this world that could actually make u feel heavily.

We will definitely succeed in our life if we follow the advices that we give to others.

Every body cannot win But, Everybody will have capabilities of winning strength/

There is no use of running fast. When you are in the wrong road.

Progress has little to do with the speed, but much to do with the direction! Concentrate on Direction not on speed.

Don’t try to be different, just be good! Bcoz now a days just being good is different enough!

Courage is not always Lion’s Roar, it’s also silence of an ant working patiently, persistently and never giving up.

Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you, Listen such a way that others love to speak to you.

Success makes you to realize “Who you are” to the world, & failure realizes to you to “How the world to you”.

The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.

Some battles have to be fought alone; some paths have to be crossed alone.

Jayate Jayate

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Beautifull & very Meaningfull Song by Mannadey in Margadarshi movie, Written by Ku.Ra.Seetharamashastri.

A Sanskrit Quote

Recently I came across this beautiful thought provoking quote,

ಅಮಿತ ಗುಣೋಪಿ  ಪದಾರ್ತ್ಹೋ

ದೋಷೆಣ್ಯೇಕೇಣ ನಿಂದಿತೋ ಭವತಿ|

ನಿಖಿಲರಸಾಯಾನರಾಜೋ 

ಗಂಧೆನೋಗ್ರೆಣ ಲಶುನ ಇವ ||

- ಒಂದು ಪಧಾರ್ಥವು ಬಹಳ ಗುಣಗಳಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿದ್ದರು ಅದರಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದೇ ಒಂದು ದೋಷವಿದ್ದರೆ ಲೋಕ ನಿಂದ್ಯವಗುತ್ತದೆ, 

ಎಲ್ಲ ಔಷಧಿಗಳ ರಾಜನಗಿದ್ದರು,  ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿಯು ತನ್ನ ವಾಸನೆಯಿಂದ ಅನಾದರಕ್ಕೆ ಪಾತ್ರವಾಗಿದೆ..

ನಮ್ಮ ನೆಲ ನಮಗೆ ಬಿಡಿ _/|\_.

ದೇಶದ ನೂರಾರು ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ, ಅಲ್ಲಿನ ಮನೆಮನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ದುಡಿಯುವ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ಕೊಡುವ-ಕಸಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಮಾತು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ತನ್ನ ಹೊಲದಲ್ಲಿ ತಾನೇ ದುಡಿದು ಉಣ್ಣುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ರೈತ, ಈಗ ಇದ್ದಕ್ಕಿದ್ದಂತೆ ಇದ್ದ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ಮಾರಿ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಜೀತದಾಳಾಗಬೇಕಾಗಿ ಬಂದಿದೆ. ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಗಳಿಗೆ, ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸ್ಥಾವರಗಳಿಗೆ, ಹೂಡಿಕೆದಾರರಿಗೆ, ಕೃಷಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಏಕಸ್ವಾಮ್ಯ ಸಾಧಿಸುವ ಬಂಡವಾಳಶಾಹಿಗಳ ಕೈಗೆ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ಕೊಟ್ಟು, ಅವರಿಗೆ `ಜೀ ಹುಜೂರ್...` ಎನ್ನಬೇಕಾದ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಸನ್ನಿಹಿತವಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.

ಈಗ ಮಾತೆಂದರೆ ಭೂಮಿಯದು, ಬಂಗಾರದ್ದು ಮಾತ್ರ. ನಮ್ಮನ್ನಾಳುವ ಹಮ್ಮಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೀಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಪ್ರಭುಗಳ ಖಾತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾವಿರ ಸಾವಿರ ಎಕರೆ ಭೂಮಿಯ ಮಾತು; ದೇವರ ಹುಂಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ, ನೆಲಮಾಳಿಗೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪತ್ತೆಯಾದ ಸಹಸ್ರಾರು ಕೋಟಿ ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮಾತು. ಆದರೆ ಭೂಮಿಗೆ ಬಂಗಾರಕ್ಕಿಂತಲೂ ಬೆಲೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚು. `ಸೈಟು ಮಾಡಿ, ಹೊಲ ಮಾರೀಕೊಳ್ಳಿ; ದುಡ್ಡು ಆಗುತ್ತದೆ` ಎನ್ನುವ ಪುಕ್ಕಟೆ ಸಲಹೆಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ರೈತನೊಬ್ಬನ ಭೂಮಿ ಕಸಿದ ಕ್ರೌರ್ಯ ಕಾಣುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. 

 ಪುಟ್ಟ ಆಸ್ತಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಆಸೆಗೆ ಕ್ರೌರ್ಯದ ಪಟ್ಟ ಕಟ್ಟುವುದು ಬೇಡ; ಆದರೆ ಜೀವದಾಯಿನಿಯಾಗಿ ನಾಡಿಗೆ ಅನ್ನ ನೀಡುವ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು, ಆ ಭೂಮಿತಾಯಿಯ ಮಕ್ಕಳಿಂದ ಅಗಲಿಸಿದರೆ ಆ ಮಕ್ಕಳ ಗತಿ ಏನಾಗಬೇಡ? ಯಾರು ಅನ್ನ ಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದರೋ ಅವರನ್ನು ಬೇಡಲು ತಂದಿಟ್ಟ ಸ್ಥಿತಿಗೆ ಜೀವಕಾರುಣ್ಯ ಎನ್ನಬೇಕೋ, ಕ್ರೌರ್ಯ ಎನ್ನಬೇಕೋ, ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಎನ್ನಬೇಕೋ?

ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳು ನಾಪತ್ತೆ
ಚೆಂದದ ಬದುಕು ಕಟ್ಟಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಿಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಬಿಟ್ಟು ನಗರ ಸೇರಿದ ಹಳ್ಳಿಹೈದರು ಅಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಕಾಲ್ಕೀಳಲೂ ಆಗದೇ, ಹಳ್ಳಿಗೆ ಮರಳಲೂ ಆಗದೇ ಚಡಪಡಿಸುವುದು ಎಲ್ಲ ಕಾಲಗಳ ಕಥೆ. ಆದರೆ, ಅವರಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲವರಾದರೂ ಹಳ್ಳಿಯತ್ತ ಮುಖ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಲು ತವಕಿಸುವಂತಾಗಲು ಆಧುನಿಕ ಸಂದರ್ಭ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ತಲ್ಲಣವೇ ಕಾರಣ. ಆದರೆ, ಅಷ್ಟರಲ್ಲಿ ಗ್ರಾಮ ವಿಪ್ಲವ! ಮೊದಲು ಹೈದರು, ನಂತರ ಹೊಲಗಳು, ಈಗ ಇಡೀ ಹಳ್ಳಿಗೆ ಹಳ್ಳಿಯೇ ಬಿಕರಿಯಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.  ಕೆರೆಕಟ್ಟೆಗಳನ್ನು ನುಂಗಿ ನಗರವಾದ ಊರುಗಳು ಹೊಲ-ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳಿಗೂ ಬಾಯಿ ತೆರೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ವೇಗ ನೋಡಿದರೆ ನಡುಕವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಹರವು ಹಿಗ್ಗಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ ಅವು ಸುತ್ತಲಿನ ಗ್ರಾಮಗಳನ್ನು ನುಂಗಿ ನೊಣೆಯುತ್ತಿವೆ. ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳ ಭಾಷೆ, ಊಟ-ಆಟ, ಉಡುಗೆ-ತೊಡುಗೆ, ಆಚಾರ-ವಿಚಾರಗಳ ಎಲ್ಲವುಗಳನ್ನೂ ಪ್ರಭಾವಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ. ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಯ ಹೆಸರಿಗಾಗಿ `ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳ ದೇಶ`ದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳನ್ನೇ ಹಾರ ಕೊಡಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.

ಅಣೆಕಟ್ಟುಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ, ನೌಕಾ ನೆಲೆಗಾಗಿ, ವಿಮಾನ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣಕ್ಕೆಂದು, ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಗಳಿಗೆಂದು, ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿ ಹಿಗ್ಗಿಸಲೆಂದು, ಶಾಖೋತ್ಪನ್ನ ಕೇಂದ್ರಕ್ಕೆಂದು, ಐಷಾರಾಮಿ ವಸತಿ ಸಮುಚ್ಛಯಗಳನ್ನು ಕಟ್ಟಲೆಂದು, ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಸ್ಥಾವರಗಳಿಗೆಂದು... ಕೃಷಿ ಭೂಮಿ ಕರಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳೆಂಬ ಹಳೆಯ ಬಂಗಾರವನ್ನು ಕರಗಿಸಿ, ಗಟ್ಟಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಯಾರದೋ ಉಡಿ ತುಂಬಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.

ಹೂಡಿಕೆದಾರರಿಗೆ ಯಾವ ಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವ ಊರಿನ ಹೊಲಗಳು ಬೇಕಾಗುತ್ತವೆಯೋ ಗೊತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ. ಅದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ರೈತರ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನೆಲ್ಲ ಸ್ವಾಧೀನ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳಿಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಪಿಡುತ್ತಿದೆ! ಕೂರಿಗೆ, ರಂಟೆ-ಕುಂಟೆ ಹಿಡಿದ ಕೈಗಳಿಗೆ ಬೀಜ, ಮೊಳಕೆ, ಹಸಿರು ಬಸಿರಿನಲ್ಲಿ, ಎತ್ತು-ದನ-ಕರುಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಜೀವಕರುಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅನ್ನ ಬೆಳೆದವರಿಗೆ ಕಾರ್ಖಾನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಕೊಡುತ್ತಾರಂತೆ! ಇದು ಸನಿಹದ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ!

ಕಂಗಾಲಾಗಿರುವ ರೈತರು ಕಾಗೋಡು ಸತ್ಯಾಗ್ರಹ ತೆರನಾದ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಹೋರಾಟಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಂದಾಗಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ. ಅದು ಗೇಣಿದಾರ ರೈತರನ್ನು ಒಕ್ಕಲೆಬ್ಬಿಸುವ ನೀತಿಯನ್ನು ವಿರೋಧಿಸಿ ನಡೆದ ಹೋರಾಟವಾದರೆ, ಇದು ಇದ್ದ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ನಯವಾಗಿಯೇ ಕಸಿದುಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಜಾ ಪ್ರಭುತ್ವದ ವಿರುದ್ಧದ ಚಳವಳಿಯಾಗಬೇಕಿದೆ.