DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY KUPPAM (A.P)

DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY KUPPAM 517 426 (A.P) Department of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy CURRICULUM-VITAE Prof. S.PENCHALAIAH, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D, Dip in Yoga Head & Board of Studies Chairman, Dept. of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy, Email; drspenchaliaiah@yahoo.co.in DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSTIY Srinivasa vanam-517 425 Andhra Pradesh 2014

2 CURRICULUM-VITAE Name and Address : Prof. S.PENCHALAIAH, M.A, M.Phil, PhD, Dip in Yoga Head & Board of Studies Chairman Dept. of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy, Dravidian University, Kuppam 517 425 India Phone No. (08570) 278220 (O) Fax No. 91-08570 278230; Mobile: 09440263632 E-mail: drspenchalaiah@yahoo.co.in Permanent Address : Prof. S. Penchalaiah D.No. 6-63 / 3 Buddha Nilayam H.P. Way, Kuppam 517 425, A.P. Date of Birth : 1 st June, 1958 ( 1 st June, 1958 ) I. Educational Qualifications: 1. Ph.D. (Philosophy): Title of the Thesis: H. H. Price s Theory of Perception : A Critique (1993) Area of Focus : Theory of Knowledge (Western & Indian) Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati 2. M. Phil,( Philosophy): Title of the Thesis : A. J. Ayer s Contribution to Phenomenalism (1985) Area of Specialization: Theory of knowledge. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati 3. M.A. (Philosophy): Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 1983 Specialization: A. J. Ayer s Philosophy Other Subjects: Indian Philosophy & Western Modern Philosophy 4. B. Com : Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 1980 5. Diploma in Yoga: S. V. University, Tirupati, (1991)

3 II. Academic Achievements: UGC Junior/ Senior Research Fellow, Department of Philosophy, S. V. University, Tirupati (1985-1991), III. Area of Specialization: Epistemology (Western & Indian Philosophy) Buddhism; Yoga ; Nyaya Philosophy of Vemana, Sri Narayanaguru and Basaveswara IV. Teaching Experience : 18 years 1. Professor : Dean, School of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Translation Studies & Board of Studies Chairman, Dept. of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy 2. Associate Professor From 01-05-2009 to 01-10-2010. 3. Assistant Professor (Senior Grade): 5 years 3 Assistant Professor (Lecturer Grade): 4 years From 01-05-2004 to till the date, worked as Assistant professor of Philosophy (Senior Grade), Dept. of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy, Dravidian University, Kuppam From 01-05-2000 to 30-04-2004) worked as Assistant professor of Philosophy, Dept. of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy, Dravidian University, Kuppam 4 Assistant professor (Lecturer Grade): 4 years 5. Research Assistant: one year From 05-09-1992 to 13-09-1996 worked as Assistant professor of Philosophy Dept. of Philosophy, (4 years and eight days) at S.V. University, Tirupati. Worked as Research Assistant for one year in the Department of Studies in Philosophy, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 1991-1992 6. Research Fellow: one year

4 As a UGC Junior Research Fellow I taught for one year for M. A., students in the Dept. of Philosophy, S. V. University 1989-1990 V. Research Experience : 18 Years (Include M. Phil & Ph. D) PhD : 5 Years & M. Phil, : 2Years Awarded Degrees : Ph.D : 02 1. Research guidance since 2000 to till the date. VI. Refresher Course : 3 Mr. CH.Venkata Siva Sai awarded for Ph. D Degree under my guidance in the year 2005. Thesis title: Compassion and Peace in Buddhism: A Study. (This is the first Ph.D. Degree awarded in the Dravidian University). Mr. T. Ravanaiah, awarded for Ph. D Degree under my guidance in the year 2012.Title of the thesis: Social Philosophy of Basaveswara and Saint Vemana : A Comparative Study. Completed three Refresher Courses and one Orientation Progrmme. 1. Applied Philosophy, Refresher Course organized by Department of Philosophy, Patna University Patna, in Association with UGC Academic Staff College, Patna University sponsored by UGC, New Delhi.(from 06-03-2010 to 26-03-2010) 2. Ethics and applied Philosophy, Refresher Course organized by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala, in Association with UGC Academic Staff College, sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi.(from 19-01-2006 to 09-02-2006) 3. Refresher Course organized by Department of Philosophy, University of Kerala, in Association with UGC Academic Staff College, sponsored by Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi. (from 04-08-2001 to 25-08-2001) VII. Orientation Programme : 1 1. Orientation Programme on Teaching Methods and Curriculum Development, conducted by Academic Staff College, S.V. University, Tirupati. (UGC sponsored)( from 22-05-1995 to 17-06- 1995)..

5 VIII. Workshop (National) : 1 1. Participated at National workshop on Socio-Linguistic Survey of Language Use in Kuppam, jointly organized by Dravidiaan University, Kuppam and Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore (from 21-08-2000 to 30-08-2000). IX. Publications : A) Books : 05 1. Discourses and Counter Discourses of Price s Theory pf Perception 2012 2. Philosophical Papers, 2013 3. Counter Discourses : A Study on Vemana s Advaita Dravidian University Publication, 2009 4. Saivism in Rayalaseema and Its Historical and Philosophical Perspectives, Dravidian University publication, 2007 5. Encyclopedia of Saints of South India, (Departmental Research Project) authored jointly by Dr. S. Penchalaiah, Dr. C. Sam Christopher and Dr. D.Balaganapathi, (accepted for publication). B) Books under Publication: 02 1. National Seminar proceedings on Dravidian Philosophy, Jointly edited by Dr. S. Penchalaiah, Dr.D. Balaganapathi and Dr. C. Sam Christopher. It is under progress for publication 2. Phenomenalism X. Completed Projects : 04 1. UGC Major Research Project : Health and Yoga, started 2008 2. Saivism in Rayalaseema : Philosophical and Historical Perspectives 3. Encyclopedia Saints of South India 4. Saint Vemana s Contribution to Advaita Philosophy

6 XI. Projects / Centers / SAP / Proposals: (Submitted to UGC, through Dravidian University) 1. Yoga Study Center, 2009 2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Study Center, 2009 3. UGC SAP (DRS) Religions in South India : Philosophical and Literary Perspectives 4. Minor Research Project: The Philosophy of Saint Basaveswara and the Progress of Humanity (2009-10) 5. Seminar Proposal : Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Philosophy and His Ideology (2009-10) XII. Articles / Papers Published : 23 1. The Formation of Dravidian Discourse, Journal of Dravidian Studies, ISSN 0976 5182, 2012 2. Saint Vemana s Contribution to Saivaidvaita Philosophy, Journal of Tamil Studies, International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai. 3. Phenomenalism of Sri Narayanaguru and Bishop George Berkeley: A Comparative Study, Dravidian Studies, (A Quarterly Research Journal), Dravidian University, Kuppam. 4. 8 h International conference of Social Philosophy (ICSP) seminar proceedings published by the Dept of CDL&Philosophy, Dravidian University Kuppam on Hindu Caste system with Special Reference to Sri Narayana guru and Basavewara. 5. Meta-Physical Concepts are Meaningless : A Counter Discourse of Periyar E. V. Ramasami, PRAMANA RESEARCH Journal (ISSN : 2249-2976), July- Sept.2011, Acharya Academy, Chuliyana Rohaj, Rohtak, Haryana. 3. The Concept of Bhakti : Basaveswara s Approach, Dravidian Studies (A Quarterly Research Journal) Vol. VIII No. 1-2 (ISSN 0976 5182). 4. Relevance of Human Rights Education in Schools, Prasaranga, Dravidian University ( ISBN 978-93-8/112-00-7) 5. Relevance of Thiruvalluvar s Philosophy, DK. Printworld, New Delhi (ISBN 81-246-0204-2).

7 6. Philosophical outlook on Dukkha in Buddhist Tradition, Deep and Deep Publication pvt.ltd, New Delhi(ISBN 978-81-8450-059-2. 7. Basaveswara and Sri Narayanaguru Hindu Caste hierarchy and its reflections, Potti Sri Ramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad (ISBN 81-86073-248-0). 8. The Concept of Peace : Yogiraj Vethathiri Maharshi and Veerabrahmendra Swamy ; A Comparative Study, Path Way to God, A Quarterly Journal of Spirtual Life devoted to Religion, Philosophy, Mysticism & Science of Yoga, Belgaum, Vol. 47 No. 1 October December 2011, ( ISSN /0971-927 X )pp. 09-19 9. The Need of Yoga Philosophy, Sapthagiri Journal, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati. 10. The Concept of Man in Thirukkural : A Philosophical Perspectives Jointly published by Dr. S. Penchalaiah and Dr. D. Balaganapathi, Dravidian University Publications 11. The Philosophy of Saivism: A Comparative Study of St.Basava and Vemana, Souvenir, Basava Jayanthi Celebrations in collaboration with Basavasamithi Bangalore, Dravidian University, Veerasaiva Samithi, Chennai. 12. Yoga and its Relevance to the New Millennium, (Ed), Prof. B. P. Siddhasrama, Dharwad, 2009. 13. Pushkaram: Oka Moksha Margam (Telugu), Srisaila Prabha Adhyatmika Masa Patrika, Sri Sailam. 14. Reflections: Ethical Code for the New Millennium the Director, for the ICPR, Refresher Course in Philosophy (Ethics and Applied Philosophy) in collaboration with Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Kerala. 15. The Concept of Jnana in Nyaya Philosophy, Sapthagiri Journal, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati. 16. Dalit Hindu Tradition: A Re-Outlook. Seminar proceedings, D. K. Printworld (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2002. 17. Dravida Tatavika Sandesam, Journal of Dravida Sangamam, Kuppam XIV Radio-Talks: 05

8 19. Sri Narayanaguru Manavatavadam, All India Radio, Tirupati. 20. Dravida Samskriti Tatvam Bhasasahityam, All India Radio, 21. Upanishattulu: Vemana Suktulu, All India Radio, Tirupati. 22. Navyayugamulo Manishi : Naitika Viluvalu, All India Radio, Tirupati. 23. Manavavaliki Dr. B. R Ambedkar Sandesam, All India Radio, Tirupati. XV. Conferences- papers presented: 6 A. International : 4 1. 8 h International conference of Social Philosophy (ICSP) Organized by the Dept of CDL&Philosophy, Dravidian University Kuppam.12-14- 2009). Paper Hindu Caste system with Special Reference to Sri Narayana guru and Basavewara. 2. Fifth International Congress of Social Philosophy, Organized by Karnataka University, in collaboration with Ishwariya Viswavidyalaya, Yellapura, Karnataka State.(July,2006) Paper: Saint Vemana an Exemplary of Saiva Philosophy. 3.. Organized Banaras Hindu University in collaboration with Center for International Higher Tibetan Studies, Varanasi (19-22, 2001). Paper: Impact of Buddhism on Modern Telugu Literature. 4. 2 nd Conference of the International Congress of Yoga and Spiritual Science (ICYS) organize by The Department of Yoga Studies, Karnataka University, Dharwad in collaboration with Atmavidya Pariseelana Ashram, Khanapur Dharwad, Karnataka State.(June, 1-3. 2009). Paper: The Philosophy of Yoga and its Relevance B. National : 2 1. October, 2002: Paper presented in 77 th Indian Philosophical Congress, Organised by Dept. of Philosophy, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajastan State),( 24-27, 2002). Paper: Saint Vemana s Contribution to Saivism 2. Paper presented at 65 th Indian Philosophical Congress, organised by Dept. of Philosophy, Madhurai Kamaraj University, Madhurai (27-29, 1990). Paper: A. J. Ayer s Contribution to Phenomenalism

9 XVI. Seminars - Paper presented : 24 A. National: 19 1. 2014 : Presented paper on Genesis of Dalit/ Sufferer : Manudharma, The National Seminar organized by, The Dept of English, on Dalit Literature and Translation in Literature. 1. 2009 : National Seminar on "Casteless Society : A Dream or Realty organized by SC / ST Cell, P.S Telugu Viswavidyalayam, on 10 th and 11 th of August, 2009 Paper: Hindu Caste Hierarchy and its Reflections in the Thought of Sri Narayanaguru and Basaveswara 2. 2009: National Seminar on Dravidian Religion and Social Harmony organized by The Dept. of CDL & Philosophy, Dravidian University in collaboration with the Tamil University, on 6 th & 27 th March, 2009. Paper: Social Justice of Basaveswara 3. 2008 : National Seminar on Periyar Thoughts organised by the Department of Tamil & Translation Studies, Dravidian University, Kuppam,26-28 December, 2008 (A. P) Paper: Periyar : Meta-physical Concepts are Meaningless 4. 2008: National Seminar on Sri Narayanaguru s Social Reform Movements in South India organized by me in the Dept. of CDL & Philosophy, Dravidian University on 28 th &29 th of November, 2008 Paper: Social Philosophy of Sri Narayanaguru 5. 2007: National Seminar on Celestial Love: Bhakti in the Indian Tradition organised by ICPR New Delhi, and Tirumala Tiurupati Devastanamas, Tirupati 6-9, December, 2007, Tirupati (A. P) Paper: The Concept of Bhakti: Basaveswara s Approach 6. 2006: National Seminar on: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar s Vision of Dalit uplift and its Contemporary Relevance organized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies Centre, Kakatiya University, Warangal. Paper: Dalit Hindu Tradition: A Re-Outlook. 7. 2005 : National Seminar on Vethathirian Philosophy and the Philosophy of South Indian Saints, Organized by Dravidian University, and Brain Trust, World Community Service Centre, Aliyar, Tamil Nadu. Paper: The Concept of Peace: A Comparative Study of Yogiraj Vethathri Maharshi and Sri Potuluri Veerabrahmendra Swamy. 8.2005: Seminar Paper presented at Vibhuda, Dravidian University, Kuppam.

10 Paper: Saint Vemana s Contribution to Phenomenalism 9. 2004 National Seminar on Buddhism and Modern society (Relevance, problems and perspectives, sponsored by ICHR, New Delhi organized by The Dept. of History & Tourism Management, Kakatiya University Warangal, AP. Paper: Philosophical Outlook on Dukkha in Buddhist Tradition. 10. 2001: National Seminar on Joshua: Kavithvampai Kottavelugulu, Conducted by the S.C. S.T Cell, P.S. Telugu University, Hyderabad. Paper: Tatvika Sandesham: Joshua Gabbilam. 11. 2001: National Seminar on Dravidian Literature, Conducted by Dravidian University, Kuppam. (26-28, Sept, 2001) Paper: Buddhism and its impact on Modern Telugu Literature 12. 2001: National Seminar on Dravidian Philosophy, I was the Director of the Seminar and organized at Dravidian University, Kuppam (1-3, August, 2001) Paper: Dravidian Culture and its Impact on Modern Society 13. 2001: Presented a paper at UGC Academic College, University of Kerala, Kerala (22-08-2001) Paper: The Concept of Phenomenalism 14. 2000: National Seminar on Social Relevance of Philosophy in the New Millennium organized by the Department of Philosophy, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Paper: Relevance of Thiruvalluvar s Philosophy. 15. 2000: National Seminar on Thiruvalluvar, organized by Dravidian University, in collaboration with University of Madras and International Institute of Tamil Studies, Chennai. Paper: The Concept of Man in Thirukkural: A Philosophical Perspective. 16. 1996: UGC - National Seminar on Mahatma Gandhi The Need of his Ideals to To- Day Youth (Centre for Studies Peace and Non-violence at S. V. University, Tirupati ( 28th to 30 th of August 1996. Paper: Mahatma Gandhji s Message to Youth 17. 1996: UGC - National Seminar on Pluralistic Meta-Physics of Nayaya- Vaisesika organised by the Dept. of Philosophy, S.V. University, Tirupati (25 th to 27 th of March, 1996). Paper: The Nyaya-Vaisesika Concept of Universal

11 18. 1996: UGC - National Seminar on Peace in the 21 st Century conducted by Centre for Studies in Peace and Non-violence at S. V. University, Tirupati March 1996. Paper: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar s Contribution to Peace. B. Regional : 5 19. 2002 : Saint Vemana s Contribution to Savism, 5 th Oct 2002 20. 2001: Berkeley s Contribution to Phenomenalism, 5 th Sept 2001 21. 2001: The Need of Yoga Philosophy to the Contemporary Crisis 4 th August 2001 22. 2000: Philosophical Out look on Dukkha in Buddhist Tradition 11 th Sept 2000 23. 2000: Nyaya Concept of Non- Valid Knowledge 7 th August 2000 XVII. Seminars organized: 6 1. Director : Organised National Seminar on Dravidian Philosophy sponsored by Dravidian University August, 2001 (submitted seminar proceedings to the University for publication). 2. Director : Organised National Seminar on Sri Narayanaguru : Reform Movements in South India ; Historico, Philosophical and Comparative Perspectives sponsored by Dravidian University October, 2008 (seminar proceedings are under scrutiny for publication). 3. Co-ordinator : One-day National Seminar on Sri. P. S. Kasipandian s Contribution to Dravidianism, Department of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy on 19 th October 2010 4. One day symposium on Towards a Pedagogy of Comparative Religion and Philosophy sponsored by Dravidian University Campus on 28-07- 2007 5. DPRI Endowment lecture programme on the Contribution of Tamil Siddhas to Dravidian Thought, November, 2006 XVIII. Work shop / Lecture Programmes / Participated : 8

12 1. 2006 Participated a two-day National Seminar on Contribution to Christianity to Dravidian Literature, Philosophy and Culture organized by Dept. of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy, Dravidian University on 7 th and 8 th of November, 2006 2. 2003: Participated in the ICPR,National Lecturers delivered by Prof. Larl, H. Potter, University of Wasahington, US.A on the theme Contemporary Relevance of Indian Philosophy, organized by the Dept. of Philosophy, University of Madras. Chennai on 4 th & 5 th December, 2003. 3. 2002 :Attended and actively participated Special Lectures By Prof. Daya Krishna Formerly Head, Dept. of Philosophy, University of Rajasthan, National Lecturer of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, organized by the Dept. of Philosophy University of Madras. Chennai on 21-23, January, 2002 4. 2001: Participated Special Lectures by Prof. R.Balasubramanyam, National Lecturer of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, organized by the Dept. of Philosophy University of Madras. Chennai on 21 st, November 2001. 5. 2001: Participated One day Work- Shop on Mahilajanmabhumi organized by Government of Andhra Pradesh in the year, 2001 6. 2000: Participated 5 th National Seminar on Dravidian Folk and Tribal Lore, organized by Dravidian University, Kuppam, on : 8 th to 10 th May, 2000. 7. 2000: Participated National Work- Shop on Socio-Linguistic Survey of Language in Kuppam jointly organized by Dravidian University and Central Institute of Indian Language (CIIL) Mysore, from 21-08-2000 to 30-08-2000 8. 1997 : Participated Janmabhumi programme conducted by Government of Andhra Pradesh at Gudipalli Mandal Kuppam Constituency as Group Leader from 01-01-1997 to 08-01- 1997 XIX. Board of External Examiner: 1. External Examiner for M. Phil., Ph. D Thesis viva-voce Examination, in the Department of Philosophy, at Calicut University, S. V. University, Andhra University Vishakapatnam. 2. Board of Chair-man of Dept. of Philosophy, S. V. University, Tirupati

13 XX. Awards : 02 1. Dr. Ambedkar Fellowship National Award, 2011, Honoured by Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi in 10 th December, 2011 2. Best Educationalist National Award, 2011, Human Care Human Rights Protection supported by United Nations High Commissiner for Human Rights, New Delhi, 12 th December, 2011. XXI. Administrative Experience: During the academic year 2013-2014, as a Dean, School of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Translation Studies, I actively participated both administrative and academic actives. I presided various National seminar programmes organized by Departments like; Dept. of Tulu, Dept. of Telugu, Dept. of English, Dept. of Tamil and Dept. of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Philosophy. I presided as president of National seminar like; Ravoori Bharadhvaaja Literature, Philosophy of Sarvajna, Religious Perspectives in Classical Tamil Literature, Dalit Literature and Feminist Concerns in Modern Telugu and Kannada Literature. As chairman, I conducted for Ph. D viva-voce exams in concerning Departments along with External examiners in the School of Comparative Dravidian Literature & Translation Studies. As a School Dean, I actively involve in administrative procedures like; Interaction with administration for smooth functioning of University, Co-ordinating between the Heads Departments along with staff and the administration. XXII. Extension Activities: 1. Dean, School of Comparative Dravidian Literature and Translation Studies 2013-2014 2. Deputy-Director -I SDCE 201I-2013 3. Co-ordinator of SDCE UG/PG, Examinations, 2009-2011 4 Co-ordinator of UGC - SC/ST/BC s/obc s & Minorities Free Coaching Training Center, 2011 5Co-ordinator of Yoga Study Center and trained yoga for teachers,

14 students and public (2002-2004). 6In-charge Dean of School of Language and Comparative Dravidian Literature, Dravidian University. 7.. Participated NSS programmes (2000-2004) 8. Conducted counseling for Social Welfare Boys Hostel in the Kuppam town to improve their technical skills in their examinations. (2002-2004) 9. Adaptation of Midduhur village for enrichment of literacy (2000-2002) 10. Co-ordinator of Students Welfare (2000-2002) 11. Convenor of UG Admission (2000-2002) 12. Co-ordinator of Sports and Games, organized Sports and Games for Students, Research Scholars, Teaching and Non-teaching Staff of Dravidian University ( 2000-2002) 13. Participated Literacy Programmes, and Janmabhoomi Programmes, at the Sodiganipalli Village, Gudipalli Mandal, Kuppam Constituency Chittoor District as Group Leader. From 01-01-1997 to 08-01- 1997 14. Worked as Assistant Warden for two years at S.V. University Hostels for Men, Tirupati (1992-1994). 15. Conducted various programmes like., Health and Yoga, Literacy programme, Social awareness programmes, in the rural area of Kuppam (2000-2008). XXIII. Memberships in Different Bodies: 1. Joint Secretary, International Council of Social Philosophy, Dharwad 2. Member of Indian Philosophical Congress, Pune 3. Member of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi, 4. Member of Bhasa Sangham, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 5. President of Dravidian University SC and ST, Teaching and Non-Teaching workers Association Dravidian University. 6. Member of Scheduled Caste Social Welfare Association, Hyderabad 7. Member of Scheduled Caste Social Welfare Association, Dr. BR. Ambedkar Bhavan,Tirupathi 8. Member of Advisory Board of Dalit Seva Samithi, Kuppam Constituency 9. Joint Secretary, S. V. University, SC & ST Teachers Association 1992-1996 XXIIV. Social Activities:

15 Apart from my teaching, research and publications, I participated at National workshop on Socio-Linguistic Survey of Language Use in Kuppam, jointly organized by Dravidian University, Kuppam and Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore ( from 21-08-2000 to 30-08-2000). I also participated in one-day Work- Shop on Mahila Janmabhoomi Programmes, organized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad in the year, 2001. Since 2000, I organized Social Awareness Camps in five Mandalas (V. Kota, Ramakuppam, Santhipuram, Gudipalli and Kuppam) of Kuppam constituency, along with all Mandal teachers Welfare Associations and Dalita Seva Samithi. I visited villages, like Sanganapalli, Chikata Palli, Sodiganipalli (Gudipalli Mandal), Balla, Mittapalli, (Ramakuppam), Sivarama Puram, Sogadaballa (Santhipuram), V. Kota and surroundings of Kuppam Constituency and delivered a talk on different subjects like, the Health care, Yoga, Ethics, Social evils, Social work, the Role of Youth, Family planning, Literacy, and Superstitions and so on. Apart from that, I have been delivering my talks on the great Dravidian Saints, poet-philosopher s like, Basaveswara, Vemana and Sri Narayanaguru and their contribution to the society. (S. PENCHALAIAH)