Dear Propfessionals, It is really sad to know about the sad demise of Prof.P.N.Kaula. He was indeed a great personality in this profession and would always be remembered for his contributions in the growth and development of this profession in this country. He was a great teacher, orator, leader and inspired many young professional in the country. His close association with Ranganathan is well know and is rightly called a great messenger of Rangantan's ideas and philosophy through his writings and lectures. I met Prof. Kaula first time in 1959 in Delhi University DLIS when he was working as a Reader there. I then joined as a Lecturer in the Institute of Library Science which had been established by the Govt. of India and was working as a part of DU,DLIS. From there he shifted to BHU as Librarian and also as HOD.BHU was the second University in India, after DU, to start M.Lib.Sc. course in the country and for that Prof. Kaula deserves a great credit.During the following yeras I always admired him for his qualities of head and heart. He was rightly honoured both nationally and internationally. He indeed lived a full life. I join other colleagues in conveying our heart-felt sympathies to the grieved family and pray that the departed soul may rest in peace. Prof.P.B.Mangla ex. University of Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.