About Rajgopal
Dr. N Rajgopal hails from an Orthodox Iyer family of Moola purusha Gopala Iyer, who established his family long back in a small village named Nemmeli near Mannargudi of Tanjore District. Born on 1st January 1955 at Mannargudi, around 100 kms from the birth place of Babaji. Mannargudi has a famous temple dedicated to Sri Rajagopala Swamy. Dr. N Rajgopal's forefathers were the Royal Jyotishas for Tanjore Maharaja and his samasthana. Pleased with the fructification of one of the forecast about plenty of rain in the drought hit state and birth of a male progeny to the King, the King gifted plenty of land and grants, which was enjoyed by Gopala Iyer and his descendents.
Born to Shri D Nagarajan & Smt N Jayalakshmi, Dr. N Rajgopal hails from a highly rich Zamindari family with Orthodox and Jyotisha background. His maternal grandfather late Sri. Rama Iyer was a famous Engineer and Industrialist owning several rice mills, ice factories, theatres, bus services etc., in Kumbakonam. In the year 1960, Dr. N Rajgopal's family moved from Nemmeli to Bangalore, as the prospects for studies were not encouraging in the village. Consequent to leaving the village and owing to differences with the tillers of the lands and letting down by close confidents, his father deserted all his property and walked out empty handed. Due to this reason; the childhood of life of Dr. N Rajgopal was full of turmoil, and troubles. He was roasted between poverty and struggle, day-in-and day-out. Born among five sisters, he was the only son to his parents. Taking part time, off time employments from various sources, he continued his studies. He completed his Post-Graduations, Bachelor Degree in Medicine, a couple of Management Diplomas and specialized training programs in various topics. He served private companies; MNCs, big corporate houses holding a variety of middle level and senior positions. Having authored books on taxation and general topics, he has been teaching Management, Taxation, HR etc. at various forums. He is also part of a charitable dispensary started by his mentor and guide Dr. P R Bhaskaran.
His late Shri D Nagarajan was a devout follower of Jyotisha and had a good following in the family circle. Surprisingly, his father had underlined his last day on this earth and had even left a written note on his bedside, containing the kind samskaras to be performed on each day after his death.
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