Unaware of Ravi Belagere, his newspaper, or of journalism, Yashomathy took up the job—venturing into unfamiliar territory solely to pursue her graduation. The paper’s diverse content opened up an entirely new world for her. Their professional association culminated in marriage. But, Ravi’s declining health—exacerbated by work-related stress—led him to hand over all his responsibilities to her, putting an unexpected burden on her life. Throughout this period, she remained steadfast, performing each daunting task with resolve. Amid these challenges, she enrolled in the IGDCS Counselling Course at Banjara Academy, also pursuing a Diploma in Boutique Management. Then, death claimed Ravi, plunging her into solitude and vulnerability while raising her 12-year-old son single-handedly.
She launched the Yashaswi Academy, offering art, music, and dance classes and wrote a column for Vishwavani, receiving critical acclaim. She compiled these articles into a book under the Ravi Belagere Publishing House banner. She undertakes various cultural initiatives through Ravi Belagere Literature and Cultural Academy. Her vision extends to establishing the Ravi Belagere Kalabhavan and instituting an award in his mother’s name, Belagere Parvathamma. She also founded Rays Preschool and Day Care under the auspices of Ravi Belagere Education Trust.
She would often ponder why her name, Yashomathy, both began and ended with ‘Y’. Her resilient stance was, “Why not?” Without financial resources, property, or reputation, her strength to face life’s challenges lies in love, perseverance, and hard work. One advice: With unwavering dedication and consistent effort, success will gravitate towards you.