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                        Shri M.K. Basappa, Morigeri,
                          Bellary district was dear to Lord while being a student.
                          He later studied at Bellary being in the Ashrama. Very
                          devoted, and very simple and was a good help. He died
                          on Nov 21, 1998. 
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                        Shri K.L. Narayana Rao was President
                          of the Aashama for many years. Able administrator, his
                          acumen was appreciated by Lord. He helped Lord a lot.
                          He is uncompromising in his beliefs. Remains a devotee
                          and a private person, in Uravakonda, AP. 
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                            Shri B. Vithal Rao, a railway
                          employee at Hubli. Met Lord many times. Rigid but highly
                          disciplined. Devoted to the saadhanaa upto his last.
                          A good singer and a friendly man, his single-track approach
                          to everything did him no good. Yet a likeable personality.
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