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સોરઠ, તારાં વહેતા પાણી
સોરઠ, તારાં વહેતાં પાણી - ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણી
Sorath, Tara Vaheta Pani by Jhaverchand Meghani
Jhaverchand Meghani (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).
Sorath, Tara Vaheta Pani by Jhaverchand Meghani
Jhaverchand Meghani (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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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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January 24, 2021
ઝવેરચંદ મેઘાણીની 'સોરઠ, તારાં વહેતાં પાણી'ની પાંચમી આવૃત્તિ મારાં હાથમાં આવી હતી.
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વાર્તા અધૂરી છે. મેઘાણી પોતે કથાને આગળ ચલાવવાની ઉત્કંઠા ધરાવતા હતા, પરંતુ એ થઇ ના શક્યું. તેમ છતાં લેખકની ઉપમાઓ અને રુપકોથી અલંકૃત એવી એક ધબકતી સૃષ્ટિ સર્જી શકવાની કળા આંખે ઊડીને વળગે છે અને છાતી સોંસરવી ઉતરી જાય છે. ગુજરાતી ભાષાના વિધાર્થીને શીખવા કઇંક નવા (હકીકતે જૂનાં!) શબ્દો મળી રહેશે અને કથા લખવા માંગતાને મળશે તેજસ્વી લેખક તરફથી અદ્ભૂત પ્રેરણા!
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વાર્તા અધૂરી છે. મેઘાણી પોતે કથાને આગળ ચલાવવાની ઉત્કંઠા ધરાવતા હતા, પરંતુ એ થઇ ના શક્યું. તેમ છતાં લેખકની ઉપમાઓ અને રુપકોથી અલંકૃત એવી એક ધબકતી સૃષ્ટિ સર્જી શકવાની કળા આંખે ઊડીને વળગે છે અને છાતી સોંસરવી ઉતરી જાય છે. ગુજરાતી ભાષાના વિધાર્થીને શીખવા કઇંક નવા (હકીકતે જૂનાં!) શબ્દો મળી રહેશે અને કથા લખવા માંગતાને મળશે તેજસ્વી લેખક તરફથી અદ્ભૂત પ્રેરણા!
August 12, 2019
If you want to understand Culture & humanity then read it
August 12, 2014
Meghani needs no intorduction for people familiar with Gujarati litreture and if by any chance you have read about Indian history then chances are high you will have heard about Meghani, He was called as "National Poet of India" by Mahatma Gandhi.
During his lifetime Meghani wrote mainly on the Rajput clans of Kathiawad in Gujarat and at the same time he also wrote about folklore about sacrifice, courage and love. He was also a freedom fighter and was sent to Jail by British Raj for two years.
Now about this novel (Yes its a novel, and not a collection of short stories, which you normally find in Meghanis books) it was written in 1937 to reflect the life of innocent people of Gujarat caought between Swadeshi movement and new British Raj. The story revolves around the main character Pinaki, a young boy who has lost his mother and father and currently living with Mamaji. But wait, he is not the only character who drive th story forward. At regular interval Meghani has added many interesting character who makes its a intersting read.
It shows the day to day life of people and what they think about the World War and their role in it, how British government exploited innocent people in war and the helpless kings and Rajwadas who could not do much, inspite of being kings. There is no plot, just plain day to day life in villages and struggle of a young boy. There is some moments of humour with very kiddis and innocent talks of village people and at times there is vey cruel moments at the end.
When Meghani finished this book, he kept the door open for a sequel, and I wish he would have written a sequel, but he died in 1947 and could not write second part. But still I am very happy with the ending.
During his lifetime Meghani wrote mainly on the Rajput clans of Kathiawad in Gujarat and at the same time he also wrote about folklore about sacrifice, courage and love. He was also a freedom fighter and was sent to Jail by British Raj for two years.
Now about this novel (Yes its a novel, and not a collection of short stories, which you normally find in Meghanis books) it was written in 1937 to reflect the life of innocent people of Gujarat caought between Swadeshi movement and new British Raj. The story revolves around the main character Pinaki, a young boy who has lost his mother and father and currently living with Mamaji. But wait, he is not the only character who drive th story forward. At regular interval Meghani has added many interesting character who makes its a intersting read.
It shows the day to day life of people and what they think about the World War and their role in it, how British government exploited innocent people in war and the helpless kings and Rajwadas who could not do much, inspite of being kings. There is no plot, just plain day to day life in villages and struggle of a young boy. There is some moments of humour with very kiddis and innocent talks of village people and at times there is vey cruel moments at the end.
When Meghani finished this book, he kept the door open for a sequel, and I wish he would have written a sequel, but he died in 1947 and could not write second part. But still I am very happy with the ending.
February 24, 2016
it is an amazing. if u want to know about how we live and what now we are do good or no and what we should do for my nation and state and district and village.it has also one good thing that is on about now differencies in cast means this thing is not right.if you are from saurashtra you would read this book.and also every people should read this book.....................................................................................................................................................................................................meghani is the meghani.
March 30, 2021
Which Gujarati can be unaware of Zaverchand Meghani’s literature?!
Meghani, who was called ‘national poet’ by none other than Mahatma Gandhi, has penned a mysterious novel in the backdrop of 1920’s Saurashtra.
What a wonderful narration! What a beautiful use of Kathiawari dialect!
Meghani, who was called ‘national poet’ by none other than Mahatma Gandhi, has penned a mysterious novel in the backdrop of 1920’s Saurashtra.
What a wonderful narration! What a beautiful use of Kathiawari dialect!
July 29, 2022
Great stories and must read book
I love and respect mr. Javerchand meghani so much. Big fan of his work.
Everyone should read this book as gujarati
I love and respect mr. Javerchand meghani so much. Big fan of his work.
Everyone should read this book as gujarati
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