Pt. ArjunaSa Nakod - the guru, the wonderful human and the musician

If there is anyone who could take happiness and adversity alike, it was my guru Late Pt. Arjunsa Nakodof Hubli Karnataka, disciple of the legendary Ganayogi Panchakshari Gawai of Gadag.
He was fondly known as the 'Huli' (meaning tiger in kannada) and had a huge fan following across India during his prime.

Later, when he lost his voice and stayed away from public performances, he did not despair - he took it as an opportunity to train disciples such as Jayateerth Mevundi, Sadashiva Aihole, Bhalachandra Nakod, Renuka Nakod, Mowna, Vasumathi, Geeta and me.

Nothing could touch his extermely modest, dignified personality - a true stoic and an exemplary human being; hard to come by such virtuos musicians in today's world!