TV Appearances and Talks: Featured by Chandana TV in Bengaluru, the below set of talks given by Dr. Nirmala Prabhu are truly inspirational. She quotes each of the kannada philosopher poets in dedicated talks below and explains in easy language the meaning, significance and depth of the saints’ enlightenment. Enjoy by clicking full screen or on Youtube. 

Margadarshana Akkamahadevi - Episode 1

Akkamahadevi is the unique female philosopher poet in Kannada literature. Dr. Prabhu explains how Akkamahadevi pays respect to her Guru who showed her salvation and the god Channamallikarjuna.

Margadarshana Allamaprabhu - Episode 2

Allamaprabhu is considered to be one of Kannada literature’s greatest vachanakara. He was Basavanna’s guru. In this episode Dr. Prabhu describes his treatise on faith / Bhakthi / devotion and says that religious ceremonies do not lead to god as much as a focus and concentration of the mind on god.

Margadarshana On Dr. D. V. Gundappa - Episode 3

Describing the philosophy of Dr. D. V. Gundappa, Dr. Prabhu elucidates the perspectives on life and its turns and how D.V.G. prescribes a good way to take on lifes challenges.

Margadarshana Sarvagna Satsanga - Episode 4

Sarvagna was an orphaned and destitute child who evolved his philosophy while growing up on the street. In this episode Dr. Prabhu describes how Sarvagna extols the company of good people as the greatest stairwell for anyone to climb to their best.

Margadarshana Sarvagna Vani - Episode 5

The Kannada philosopher poet Sarvagna, despite growing up as an orphan only wished a good life for all and in his prescription for it suggests how we can talk with each other. Dr. Prabhu describes how he creates tenets for speech and good will.

Margadarshana Sarvagna Hana - Episode 6

Sarvagna’s statements on money are poetic and philosophic and clearly calls on the rich to stop giving to god and instead give to the poor. Dr. Prabhu explains the significance and use of money as told my Sarvagna.

Kagga Sagga D V Gundappa Way of life - Episode 1

In this introduction to Dr. D V Gundappa’s Monku Thimmana Kagga, Dr. Prabhu describes DVG’s perspective on living life in a wholesome and faithful manner.

Kagga Sagga D V Gundappa Desires - Episode2

DVG talks about desire and the tensions and pressures it brings in life. Dr. Nirmala Prabhu explains how he states that coveting the objects and states of others’ lives only brings grief and that we should be simply content with obtaining what we really just need.

Kagga Sagga D V Gundappa Tolerance - Episode 3

DVG prescribes tolerance for the travails and difficulties of life. Dr. Nirmala Prabhu explains how DVG literally suggests that the best way to weather life’s challenges is to “grin and bear it”. DVG propose we just do our duty and laugh at life’s challenges to make them easy to bear.

Kagga Sagga D V Gundappa Future - Episode 4

DVG acknowledges that we always worry about our futures and suggests a way to deal with such worry. Dr. Nirmala Prabhu quotes him and explains how God has created our path and that we should trust and accept god’s way and just do our duty.

Kagga Sagga D V Gundappa Destiny - Episode 5

DVG explains destiny and what is in our control. Dr. Nirmala Prabhu quotes DVG asking us if we hold the pen that wrote our destiny. She tells us that we should therefore stop worrying and keep ourselves cool and trust in God’s path for us.

Kagga Sagga D V Gundappa Spirituality - Episode 6

DVG describes how to achieve spiritual goals. Dr. Nirmala Prabhu explains how DVG shows a way to lead your life even when encumbered by culture and disappointments and duties. He says all of that is external and internally you should detach yourself from it and turn inward to achieve perfect happiness and spirituality.

Vachanaloka - Basavanna on Speech - Epidsode 1

In this episode Dr. Prabhu explains how it affects us when others speak and discusses Basavanna’s principles on how to speak in a manner that is pleasant and beneficial. Speech can make or break friendships and relationships.

Vachanaloka on Basavanna's Sadbhaktha - Episode 2

Basavanna is one of the greatest Kannada philosopher poets. Dr. Prabhu explains that Basavanna observes how those that have the least are most at peace. He asks for God’s designation of being a good and faithful man rather than any exalted positions.

Vachanaloka Jedara Dasimyya - Episode 3

The great Vachana kara Jedara Dasimyya remarks on how despite being given the elements and wonders in life by god, sometimes we actually blame god and this is sad. Dr. Prabhu explains his statements and shows us the irony of scolding the one who provides all of this.