On 1 st September at tag Auditorium in Chennai in a very befitting inaugural session of the rotary annual rally the biography of Ramakrishna Raja a renowned rotary and music personality who was the treasurer of music academy was launched. Written by R. V. Rajan, the author, who is a resident of Adyar for over four decades, the biography beautifully narrates the incredible journey of the man who touched lives and brought lasting revolutionary changes into Rotary World and the cultural map of Chennai.
It is the story of Ramakrishna Raja’s commitment and service and his advocacy towards the upliftment of the people. Due to his esteemed position in the Rotary International fraternity, Raja was in a position to lead many projects that targeted social reform, education, and health among other areas. His tenure in these areas gained him a lot of recognition from the public hence becoming a reference point for so many young and aspiring leaders.
Exploring the subjects of the biography, the author provides readers with important details about Raja’s childhood years, his work progress in the Rotary organization as well as his achievements in the Music Academy. In his capacity as the Treasurer of the Music Academy, Raja had the responsibility of managing the financial aspect of the company alongside undertaking everything that would make sure that the institution remains relevant as a cultural hub in the society. He was characterized by high standards involving transparency, efficiency especially in his administration not forgetting his love for arts which made him popular among his colleagues and the community at large.
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Coming from the Adyar community himself and being a brilliant author, R. V. Rajan provides extensive historical information about Raja coupled with his personal experience. In narrating the biography of Rajan, it is clear how Raja had a multifaceted personality with humility, passion for service and a great influence on the people around him.
In the release event, there were many dignitaries attending the event alongside the members of the Rotary club as well as lovers of culture due to the memorial of Ramakrishna Raja. People showered Raja and the biography with respect and joy, and everyone who spoke on the stage simply remembered the man and cherished the fact that the biography depicted an exemplary and valuable life.
When the book will appear in the hands of the readers, it will aim to bring out fine sentiments not only to those who are already following the work of Raja but also to young leadership talent that is today’s generation. The life of Ramakrishna Raja is not just the narration of a person’s life, but a book that speaks of service, leadership and the spirit of a man, who was made for a vision and a vision for man.
