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Vishwanath Madhav Joshi AKA "Dada"

Fremont, CA, USA

1931 - July 30, 2020

1931 - Jul 30, 2020

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Author, Astrologer V.M. Joshi AKA “Dada” is no more
Marathi language author and astrology expert (or a “student” in his own words), Vishwanath Madhav Joshi also known as “Dada” passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Fremont, California, USA on Thursday, 30th July, 2020 at the age of 89 years.
V.M. Joshi was born on 2nd March, 1931 in Jalgaon, Maharashtra state, India. He was the eldest brother (“Dada”) among 10 children (8 sons and 2 daughters). His father ran a successful ayurvedic medicine manufacturing and distribution business. He planned to do a degree in chemistry to support the medicine business, but either science or business was not his passion! Though he graduated in chemistry, his focus was more on experimenting with creative writing and studying astrology. Later on due to changed family circumstances he undertook jobs as a teacher for few years and then reluctantly settled in a full time job with Food Corporation of India. Of course he carried out his job responsibilities diligently, and continued his passion of writing and practicing astrology. “Practicing” would be a wrong word in this context as he never charged any fees for his astrological adviche – in his view it was unethical to use astrology for commercial purposes.
After retirement (he used to jokingly call it his “out of jail card”), he could focus on his passion better. He wrote a number of poems - (“Askhare Vechita Vechita”), plays (“Chorancha Baajaar”, “Preet Aapuli”, “Chaar Ekankika”), and a novel (“Alwidaa”). He wrote biopic of famous “Shahir Sabale” which was published at the hands of Shiv Sena leader Hon. Balasaheb Thakare. He wrote two books on astrology (Graha Aadesh – Vyavasaya Margadarshan, Grahanchyaa Prakashaat Kalaawant) unravelling the qualitative assessment of certain professions and actors based on their horoscope. He was a regular columnist in two periodicals – Bramhadnyan and Nakshatrache Dene –dedicated to astrology topics.
He migrated to London in 2001 to support the family of his daughter and son-in-law. Interestingly, this is the first time he was living outside the lifestyle that he was used to back home in India, but he never cringed about it or got upset about losing his literature/astrology circle that he had nurtured back home. He adapted himself well, made new friends and continued his passion! He wrote a book called “London Link” sharing his experience of London. He edited a souvenir that was published on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Maharashtra Mandal London. He got introduced to an astrologer friend Dr. Sudhir Bhusari – a heart surgeon who always engaged with him on technical discussions of astrology!
His son had migrated to the US in 1998. He used to have an extended stay with his son every year and adapted himself to US environment too and made friends there as well. In fact he migrated to US in 2013 and started having extended stay in London and Mumbai after that.
Staying positive, holding no grudge against anybody, peppering gentle humour and a perpetual smile were hallmarks of his personality that helped him make friends. All of those who know him, will miss all this but can cherish those memories.
Dada is survived by his wife Nalini, son Milind, daughter in law Kanchan, daughter Mohini, son-in-law Rajeev, granddaughter Rashmi, grand son-in-law Colby, grandson Ashwin, grand daughter-in-law Chaitrali and grandson Pranav.
A virtual memorial to honour and celebrate Dada's life and legacy was planned on Saturday, 8th August, 2020. Many people who could join the event shared their thoughts and memories about Dada and recording of the event is available at below link. You may want to request via e-mail to rajsubhe@yahoo.com or milindvjoshi@hotmail.com to access the link
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