A
man who had fire within was born on 28th March 1881, in Mangalore.
He is none other than the Gandhiji of Dakshina Kannada called Karnad Sadashiva
Rao. The author of the book, Manjula Shetty describes the identity of K.S. Rao
as he was born in the lap of mother of Tulu.
His
contribution to the freedom struggle and independence of India was so immense
that he is remembered forever in the history of India. He made a mark not only
in the history but also in the hearts of many by his concrete actions. And that
is why he is reminded to the present generation through various ways. Everyone
is aware of K.S. Rao road but most of us do not know the greatness of him.
He
built a passionate spirit for own country among people by bringing the effect
of freedom movement to Karnataka. The noble ways that he followed was
instilling the Gandhian principles and philosophy in the hearts of people. He
nurtured the values both internally and externally. By wearing ‘Kadi dress’ he urged
people with the spirit of nationalism. K.S.
Rao established Tilak College, Sadaka Ashram and preached the principle of ‘Sarvadoya.’
His involvement in the freedom movements set his heart free; and as a result he extended his magnanimous heart reached out the marginalized society. That is one of the reasons why he fought for equality and universal brotherhood by making sure that the Harijana (the outcast people) too go to the same temple as the high cast did. He built a mission for the
depressed class by being a member of it. Ultimately what made K. S. Rao
different from all the others is that he was a hero of change.
Reference: Karnad Sadashiva Rao, Manjula
Shetty, Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, 2011
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