<p class="title">The teachings of saint-poet Kanakadasa are relevant for all times, said Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof P S Yadapadithaya. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He was speaking during Kanaka Smrithi, a special lecture organised by the Kanakadasa Research Centre, Human Consciousness and Yogic Science and Dharmanidhi Peeta of Mangalore University. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Well-known music director M S Giridhar delivered a talk on Keerthane of Kanakadasa is a confluence of literature and music.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“We need to understand the reason behind any tradition and celebrations. If people understand the language of their heart, then the relationship will improve,” he said. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Kanakadasara Keerthanegalu, edited by Pavanje Gururaya was released on the occasion.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mangalore University S V P Kannada Study Centre Chairman Prof Somanna read out the names of 21 singers who had won the Kanaka Keerthana Gangothri music competition. They were conferred Kanaka Puraskara. </p>
<p class="title">The teachings of saint-poet Kanakadasa are relevant for all times, said Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof P S Yadapadithaya. </p>.<p class="bodytext">He was speaking during Kanaka Smrithi, a special lecture organised by the Kanakadasa Research Centre, Human Consciousness and Yogic Science and Dharmanidhi Peeta of Mangalore University. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Well-known music director M S Giridhar delivered a talk on Keerthane of Kanakadasa is a confluence of literature and music.</p>.<p class="bodytext">“We need to understand the reason behind any tradition and celebrations. If people understand the language of their heart, then the relationship will improve,” he said. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Kanakadasara Keerthanegalu, edited by Pavanje Gururaya was released on the occasion.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Mangalore University S V P Kannada Study Centre Chairman Prof Somanna read out the names of 21 singers who had won the Kanaka Keerthana Gangothri music competition. They were conferred Kanaka Puraskara. </p>