Professor Ramesh Joshi

A strong affinity developed Between me and professor Joshi An ideal teacher and human Voluntarily retired as professor of English To safeguard his ideals and values. A man of simple living and high thinking Contemplative endeavors, educational pursuits, And literary accomplishments. A voracious reader of literature and holy scriptures A man of true action and values Never published his works But only on other's strong persuasion That too at the age of seventy. His motto of life, 'Be true to thyself' Which he follows with utmost sincerity I was fortunate enough to assist him To publish his literary works 'Fragrance of Contemplation', A collection of articles. 'Stooping Towards The Absolute', A collection of poems. 'Academic Mirror', A collection of articles on education. In his company, I learnt a lot And he too assisted me in my works. In giving a final shape to my compilation 'The English Poets of Vijayapura' Writing a foreword to my collection of poems 'Voice of an Accomplishing Soul' Sharing his views and opinions And encouraging me to publish 'Accomplishing Trilogy of Poems.