GANAPATI ASHRAM CONDOLES RV'S DEMISE
Mysore, Jan. 28- A meeting was held at Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Ashram here yesterday to condole the death of former President R. Venkataraman, who was closely associated with the Ashram and Avadootha Datta Peetham.
Venkataraman used to spend at least three months every year at the Ashram after his term of Presidentship ended. RV was actively involved in the religious ceremonies, homas, havanas and sermons held at the Ashram.
Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji said, "With the death of Venkataraman, the Peetham has lost a sincere and ardent devotee, besides losing an intellectual human resource who guided and advised the Ashram on various occasions. We never felt that Venkataraman was a former President, as he lived the life of an ordinary disciple."
The Swamiji said that Venkataraman would not disturb the guests staying in his room when he arrived at the Ashram.
"Don't disturb them. I will stay in an another room," he used to tell the ashram authorities.
Venkataraman had a room constructed in the Ashram for his stay and lived there like a common man.
He was one of the rare personalities from national scene who was deeply interested in the great spiritual and cultural heritage of India, the Swamiji said.
The Swamiji and his disciples observed silence to mourn the death of Venkataraman, who was also the Honorary Chairman of the Ashram.
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