K. Bhogishayana
Born(1926-06-01)1 June 1926
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Died14 July 2003(2003-07-14) (aged 77)
Solapur, Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
Alma materMysore University
Maharaja’s College
Known forVice-Chancellor of Shivaji University

K Bhogishayana (1926-2003) was an Indian educator. Considered a distinguished teacher, he had a strong social commitment beyond education to molding the lives and character of his students.

Personal life

Bhogishayana was born in Mysore on 1 June 1926 in an orthodox Hindu family. He was the youngest of 9 children. Subjected to strict discipline, he had to concentrate on his studies from a very young age. This led to his earning of the Purna Krishna Rao Gold Medal for being at the top of his graduating class in English for his M.A. from the University of Mysore. In 1952 he married Vedavathi, the daughter of the mathematician A. A. Krishnaswami Ayyangar and the sister of the poet and linguist A. K. Ramanujan.[1] Ramanujan was a literary colleague[2][3] and also introduced him to Vedavathi. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, K. Sujata and Sucharita Rajeev.

Professional life

Early in his career, Bhogishayana was a lecturer in English at various colleges in Mysore, Bengaluru, Belgaum and Solapur. His professional career took off in Solapur at Sangameshwar College.[4] He began as a lecturer at Sangameshwar College in 1953 and was promoted to principal in 1960.[5]

Bhogishayana grew the college into one of the best academic institutions in the region in his role as principal.[6] Feared and revered, the students nicknamed him "Boss." An intellectual himself, he still valued students who were athletes.[7]: Vice-Chancellor P. G. Patil pp 25-26  Bhogishayana was awarded the Ideal Teacher Award for College and University Teachers by the Government of Maharashtra in 1976–77.

As principal of Sangameshwar College, he was involved in the work of the administration of Shivaji University, with several positions on the Senate and several boards of the University. As a member of the Senate, he often presented the budget.[7]: Vice Chancellor P. G. Patil, 24-25  Bhogishayana was elected the Dean of the Faculty of Arts,[7]: Vice-Chancellor P. G. Patil 24-25  which led to him serving as the Interim Vice-Chancellor in 1973, 1979 and 1980. Bhogishayana was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Shivaji University in 1983.[8] Separate from this work, he also served on the Academic Council of Pune University. He retired at the end of his term as Vice-Chancellor in 1986.

Student Strike at Sangameshwar College

In 1972 students at the Dr. V. M. Government Medical College went on strike to eliminate capitation fees.[9] This spread across all the colleges in Solapur, and the students rallied in Sangameshwar College. Police in riot gear threatened the students who were inside. Bhogishayana stood at the college gate and informed the armed police that they would have to get past him before they got to the students. This made a tremendous impression on the students, making the incident and the man legend among student circles for generations at the college.[10]

Social life

Rotary club

Bhogishayana, an introvert by nature, was persuaded to join the Rotary Club of Solapur in 1967.[7]: Dr M. G. Pradhan pp 22-24  This membership is considered to have changed his life – making him social and friendly. He became sought after for his guidance, leadership and oratory skills. Soon after Bhogishayana joined the Rotary, he rose in the leadership to become the president of the Rotary Club of Solapur.[11] He was unanimously elected the District Governor of Rotary International District 3170 in 1979.[12] He represented the Rotary International President at district conferences and served at Rotary Institutes.

In his honor the Rotary Club of Solapur holds an oration by a renown speaker each year, the speaker in 2023 being the former chief justice of the Supreme Court of India Mr Uday Umesh Lalit.[13]

Other

In addition to Bhogishayana's extensive work in the Rotary, he served on several boards and government commissions[14][15] –

  • Member of the District Vigilance Committee for Backward Classes appointed by the Government of Government of Maharashtra
  • Member of the Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee
  • Member of the Tope Commission appointed to investigate the Dr. V. M. Government Medical College in Solapur, which was taken over by the Government of Maharastra in 1974
  • President of the Sangameshwar Education Society[16]
  • President of the Family Planning Association of India, Solapur Branch
  • Served on the board of management of the Solapur branch of the Red Cross
  • In 1989 co-founded the LEPRA society,[17] a partner of the UK based Lepra charity. dedicated to reduce the incidence and impact of leprosy and other diseases in India.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "A A Krishnaswami Ayyangar - Biography". Maths History. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Guide to the A. K. Ramanujan Papers 1944-1995" (PDF).
  3. ↑ "When Mirrors Are Windows: A View of A.K. Ramanujan's Poetics [1 ed.] 9780199463602". dokumen.pub. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Sangameshwar College (Autonomous), Solapur". www.sangameshwarcollege.ac.in. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  5. ↑ Saptasagar, S S (1995). "Collegiate Education under K.L.E. Society" (PDF). Institutional Repository of Shivaji University. p. 86.
  6. ↑ "Principal's Desk : Sangameshwar College (Autonomous), Solapur". sanmcs.com. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Education Ascetic: Principal K Bhogishayana Special Edition, Collection of Essays. Solapur, India: Kolapur Printing Press. 2002.
  8. ↑ "Former Vice Chancellors, About_suk, Shivaji University, Kolhapur". www.unishivaji.ac.in. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Anjungikar, M. B. (1985). Mill workers movement in Solapur after independence (PDF). pp. Chpt 4, p 27 – via Shiv Dnyansagar: Institutional Repository of Shivaji University.
  10. ↑ "Bhogishayana, literary luminary". Sakal. Vol. 195. Sakal Media Group. 15 July 2003.
  11. ↑ 1979 Proceedings: Seventieth Annual Convention of Rotary International. Rotary International.
  12. ↑ International, Rotary (1 October 2003). The Rotarian. Rotary International.
  13. ↑ "Community Service Detail". rid3182.rotaryindia.org. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  14. ↑ Pujari, Dr Suhas. "के. भोगीशयना (K. Bhogishayana)". महाराष्ट्र नायक (Maharashtra Leader) (in Marathi). Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  15. ↑ Pujari, Dr Suhas, भोगीशयना स्मरणार्थ व्याख्यान, २६ जुलै रोजी आयोजन (Bhogishaya Memorial Lecture, organized on 26th July) You-Tube (in Marathi), retrieved 8 November 2023
  16. ↑ "Biography of Sangameshwar College - Sangameshwar Junior College, Solapur". sangameshwarcollege.in. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  17. ↑ Society, Lepra. "Home". LEPRA. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  18. ↑ Gill-Rai, Raymond, ed. (2018). The Fifth Estate, Vol II. New Delhi: Roli Books. p. 69. ISBN 978-81-936260-6-1.
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