Makarand Dave, also referred as Sai Makarand Dave, was a Gujarati poet and author from Gujarat, India.
Makarand Vajeshankar Dave | |
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| Born | 13 November 1922 Gondal, Gondal State, British India |
| Died | 31 January 2005 (aged 82) Valsad, Gujarat, India |
| Nickname | Sai |
| Occupation | poet |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Notable awards | Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak 1979 |
| Spouse | |
Biography
editDave was born in Gondal (now in Rajkot district, Gujarat) on 13 November 1922 to Vajeshankar Dave. After completing his school education in Gondal, he joined the Dharamsinhji College, Rajkot in 1940. He left studies in 1942 to participate in the Quit India movement of the Indian independence movement.[1][2] In early life, he came in a contact with his spiritual teacher, Nathalal Joshi.[3] He married an author Kundanika Kapadia in 1968.[4] He moved to Mumbai later.[2][5] He served as the editor of Kumar (1944–45), Urmi Navrachna (1946), Sangam, Parmarthi magazines and Jai Hind daily.[1][2]
With his wife, he moved from Mumbai to Dharampur near Valsad in 1987 and established Nandigram, an ashram for the welfare of tribal people as well as a spiritual centre.[1][2][4][5]
He was referred as Sai by Swami Anand.[6]
He died on 31 January 2005 at Nandigram near Vankal village in Valsad district, Gujarat.[5][7]
Works
editDave wrote poetry, philosophy and on spirituality extensively.[1][8]
Vartasangraha
edit- Gulabi Aaras Ni Laggi
- Mor Banglo
- Nagar Vase Chhe
Poetry
editIn Gujarati:[6]
- Suraj Kadach Uge
- Tarana (1951)
- Jayabharee (1952)
- Goraj (1957)
- Suajmukhi (1961)
- Sangnya (1964)
- Sangati (1968)
Spirituality
editIn Gujarati:
- Antarvedi
- Tapovan Ni Vaate
- Peed Parayi
- Bhagavathi Sadhana
- Vishnu Sahasranam
- Bhajan Ras
- Yogi Harnath Na Sanidya
- Ram Name Tarakmantra
- Shiva Mahimna Stotra
- Aabhala
- Sahaj Ne Kinare
- Ashvamedh Yagna
- Chindanand
- Chirantana
- Dampatya Yog
- Garbhadeep
- Janam Janamni Kunchi
- Mati No Mahekto Sad
- Shree Hanumant Charne
- Garudapurana
- Suraya Ni Amantran Patrika
- Dhummas Ne Pele Paar
- Chhip no Chahero
- Savitri Vidya
- Yagna Vidya
- Laghustav
Spiritual poetry
editIn Gujarati
- Koi Ghatma Gaheke Gheru
- Zabuk Vizadi Zabuk
- Dampatya - Yog Ane Nava Lagna Geeto
- Hava Bari (Ghazals)
- Gulal Ane Gunjar
- Partiroop
Others
editIn English
- Prometheus : The Living Flame of Love
- Shiva : The Light of Lights
- Homeage to Mother Liberty
- Immortal Face of America
- Bhaktamar
- Yoga of Marriage
Recognition
editDave was awarded the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak in 1979.[6] He also received the Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar (1997), Narsinh Mehta Award, Aurobindo Award for philosophical and other works.[1][5][7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Dutt, Kartik Chandra (1999). Who's who of Indian Writers: A-M. Vol. 1. Sahitya Akademi. p. 297. ISBN 9788126008735.
- ^ a b c d "Makarand Dave" (in Gujarati). Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- ^ "A Fish's Wish (Makarand Dave)". Gujarati Lexicon. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b Kumar, Neelam (2002). Our Favourite Indian Stories. Jaico Publishing House. p. xvii. ISBN 9788172249786.
- ^ a b c d "SHRI MAKARAND DAVE". Nandigram.org. Archived from the original on May 21, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b c Rita Kothari, Suguna Ramanathan (1998). Modern Gujarati Poetry: A Selection. Sahitya Akademi. p. 84. ISBN 9788126002948.
- ^ a b Desai, Jinesh. "Saint Poet Makarand Dave: Divinity Through Literature". NRI Pulse. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ "Books". Nandigram.org. Retrieved June 8, 2014.[permanent dead link]