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Saurastra Ni Rasdhar
સૌરાષ્ટ્રની રસધાર ૧ - ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણી
Saurastra Ni Rasdhar 1 by Jhaverchand Meghani
Saurastra Ni Rasdhar is a compilation of the real stories and incidents happened in the southern part of Gujarat . The time of the story goes back as far as to a thousand years ago to the twentieth century.
And every single story is amazing, unbelievably true, shocking, exciting and good. You will know its impact only when you read them. Nothing else would be able to shock, excite or make you emotional in some parts as these stories do. They have everything.
From the stories of wars, dignity, woman power to the stories of true love, everything is included. And best part? Every single story is a real life story, happened on the earth of Saurastra.
Jhaverchand Meghani ( ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણી; 28 August 1896 – 9 March 1947) was a noted poet, writer, social reformer and freedom fighter from Gujarat. He is a well-known name in the field of Gujarati literature. He was born in Chotila. Mahatma Gandhi spontaneously gave him the title of Raashtreeya Shaayar (National Poet).Besides this he received many awards like Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak and Mahida Paaritoshik in literature. He authored more than 100 books. His first book was a translation work of Rabindranath Tagore's ballad Kathaa-u-Kaahinee titled Kurbani Ni Katha (Stories of martyrdom) which was first published in 1922. He contributed widely to Gujarati folk literature. He went from village to village in search of folk-lores and published them in various volumes of Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar.He was also the Editor of Phulchhab Newspaper of Janmabhoomi group (which is being published till date from Rajkot).
Saurastra Ni Rasdhar 1 by Jhaverchand Meghani
Saurastra Ni Rasdhar is a compilation of the real stories and incidents happened in the southern part of Gujarat . The time of the story goes back as far as to a thousand years ago to the twentieth century.
And every single story is amazing, unbelievably true, shocking, exciting and good. You will know its impact only when you read them. Nothing else would be able to shock, excite or make you emotional in some parts as these stories do. They have everything.
From the stories of wars, dignity, woman power to the stories of true love, everything is included. And best part? Every single story is a real life story, happened on the earth of Saurastra.
Jhaverchand Meghani ( ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણી; 28 August 1896 – 9 March 1947) was a noted poet, writer, social reformer and freedom fighter from Gujarat. He is a well-known name in the field of Gujarati literature. He was born in Chotila. Mahatma Gandhi spontaneously gave him the title of Raashtreeya Shaayar (National Poet).Besides this he received many awards like Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak and Mahida Paaritoshik in literature. He authored more than 100 books. His first book was a translation work of Rabindranath Tagore's ballad Kathaa-u-Kaahinee titled Kurbani Ni Katha (Stories of martyrdom) which was first published in 1922. He contributed widely to Gujarati folk literature. He went from village to village in search of folk-lores and published them in various volumes of Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar.He was also the Editor of Phulchhab Newspaper of Janmabhoomi group (which is being published till date from Rajkot).
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611 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2012
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Jhaverchand Meghani
105 books136 followersJhaverchand Meghani (Gujarati: ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણી; August 28, 1896 – March 9, 1947) was a noted poet, litterateur, social reformer and freedom fighter from Gujarat. He is a well known name in the field of Gujarati literature. He was born in Chotila. Mahatma Gandhi spontaneously gave him the title of Raashtreeya Shaayar (National Poet).[1] Besides this he received many awards like Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak and Mahida Paaritoshik in literature. He authored more than 100 books. His first book was a translation work of Rabindranath Tagore's ballad Kathaa-u-Kaahinee titled Kurbani Ni Katha (Stories of martyrdom) which was first published in 1922. He contributed widely to Gujarati folk literature. He went from village to village in search of folk-lores and published them in various volumes of Saurashtra Ni Rasdhar.[2] He was also the Editor of Phoolchhab Newspaper of Janmabhoomi group (which is being published till date from Rajkot).
A sample of his collection of folk tales from Saurashtra has recently been published in an English, with the translation done by his son Vinod Meghani. The three volumes published so far are titled A Noble Heritage, A Shade Crimson and The Ruby Shattered.[3]
A sample of his collection of folk tales from Saurashtra has recently been published in an English, with the translation done by his son Vinod Meghani. The three volumes published so far are titled A Noble Heritage, A Shade Crimson and The Ruby Shattered.[3]
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August 28, 2015
Saurastra Ni Rasdhar is a compilation of the real stories and incidents happened in the southern part of Gujarat . The time of the story goes back as far as to a thousand years ago to the twentieth century.
And every single story is amazing, unbelievably true, shocking, exciting and good. You will know its impact only when you read them. Nothing else would be able to shock, excite or make you emotional in some parts as these stories do. They have everything.
From the stories of wars, dignity, woman power to the stories of true love, everything is included. And best part? Every single story is a real life story, happened on the earth of Saurastra.
Read one story, and then tell me if you didn't want to read them all.
I am looking forward to read two more books based on the same background and written by the same legendary author Jhaverchand Meghani, 1. Sorath Tara Vaheta Pani, 2. Sorath na Baharvatiyao and even more if I find more books based on this subject written by Meghani.
Such books are actually, literary treasures in any society.
And every single story is amazing, unbelievably true, shocking, exciting and good. You will know its impact only when you read them. Nothing else would be able to shock, excite or make you emotional in some parts as these stories do. They have everything.
From the stories of wars, dignity, woman power to the stories of true love, everything is included. And best part? Every single story is a real life story, happened on the earth of Saurastra.
Read one story, and then tell me if you didn't want to read them all.
I am looking forward to read two more books based on the same background and written by the same legendary author Jhaverchand Meghani, 1. Sorath Tara Vaheta Pani, 2. Sorath na Baharvatiyao and even more if I find more books based on this subject written by Meghani.
Such books are actually, literary treasures in any society.
July 8, 2021
It's not everyone's cup of tea to understand what the author wants to convey! As nothing is written in a direct manner. You will mostly feel these strange emotions as the end is very incomprehensible and non-conclusive. And will leave you to keep thinking about the purpose of the story and the reason behind the confusing end.
October 18, 2017
Amazing book..must read..
May 25, 2024
One must read this book to understand the local culture of the area in Gujarat state named Saurashtra. The author has roamed in various countryside of Saurashtra and listened to these stories from various peoples and then documented them for us.
July 22, 2017
Ansolute joy to read it. I struggled a bit to understand the Kathiyavadi language initially but then I got the good grip. Stories are best. Stories of Courage, Sacrifice and Bravery. A must read.
July 26, 2017
I've entire collection of this book. It's awesome. Salute to Jhaverchand Meghani to collect histroy of the Gujarat, specially in sourastra.
July 26, 2019
Must read before you die.
April 8, 2020
it is historical book
October 12, 2022
One of the best book ever.
Must read.
Must read.
January 25, 2023
One of best books in Gujarati.
July 10, 2024
By far the most eccentric collection of short stories I have ever come across, and the fact that they all are based on real incidents just left me even more amazed
April 11, 2025
મેઘાણી એ લેખક છે કે જેને સ્મશાનમાં મોતની ચાદર ઓઢીને સૂઈ ગયેલ મડદાંઓ ને જગત સમક્ષ ઊભા કર્યા.
ગામનાં જર્જરીત થઈ ગયેલ પાળિયાને શબ્દ રૂપી સિંદૂર ચડાવીને ફરીથી શણગાર્યા.
ગામનાં જર્જરીત થઈ ગયેલ પાળિયાને શબ્દ રૂપી સિંદૂર ચડાવીને ફરીથી શણગાર્યા.
December 29, 2015
Saurashtra ni Rasdhar - Collection of Short Folk Lores of the land called Kathiyawad, now part of Gujarat State. Jhaverchand Meghani saheb is an inspiration.. We can literally visualise every thing that has been written.. He is the person who has Inspired me to spread awareness about the great Gujarati Literature heritage..
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May 3, 2015norhing
June 21, 2017
One of the best works of Shree Zaverchand Meghani who was honoured by the title of National Poet of India. It's in colloquial Gujarati and that's a good read.
July 7, 2018
Ok
Its Gujarati books good to read but doesn't give any knowledge . It's about history of saurastra that doesn't give any information right
Its Gujarati books good to read but doesn't give any knowledge . It's about history of saurastra that doesn't give any information right
September 8, 2018
Amazing....
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October 19, 2018HOw to read book in good reader
October 2, 2019
"Zaverchand meghani" name is enough for the history of saurashtra. Hard work of meghani for writing of this book is unbelievable. Can read about Rich history and culture of saurashtra in his books.
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April 28, 2021Dear sir
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June 12, 2023
Bravo short stories of Kathiyavad
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December 1, 2015how to read it
April 21, 2016
A history of Saurastra and their folks... A must read short stories
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