Makarand Dave

Makarand Dave, also referred as Sai Makarand Dave, was a Gujarati poet and author from Gujarat, India.

Makarand Vajeshankar Dave
Born(1922-11-13)13 November 1922
Gondal, Gondal State, British India
Died31 January 2005(2005-01-31) (aged 82)
Valsad, Gujarat, India
NicknameSai
Occupationpoet
LanguageGujarati
Notable awardsRanjitram Suvarna Chandrak 1979
Spouse
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(m. 1968; died 2020)​

Biography

Dave 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]

Makarand Dave's Photo placed at Nandigram Ashram

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

Dave wrote poetry, philosophy and on spirituality extensively.[1][8]

Vartasangraha
  • gulabi aaras ni laggi
  • mor banglo
  • nagar vase chhe

Poetry

In Gujarati:[6]

  • Suraj kadach uge
  • Tarana (1951)
  • Jayabharee (1952)
  • Goraj (1957)
  • Suajmukhi (1961)
  • Sangnya (1964)
  • Sangati (1968)

Spirituality

In Gujarati:

  • Antarvedi
  • Tapovan ni Vaate
  • Peed Parayi
  • Bhagavathi Sadhana
  • Vishnun 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

In Gujarati

  • Koi Ghatma Gaheke Gheru
  • Zabuk Vizadi Zabuk
  • Dampatya - Yog Ane Nava Lagna Geeto
  • Hava Bari (ghazals)
  • Gulal Ane Gunjar
  • Partiroop

Others

In 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

Dave 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

References
  1. Dutt, Kartik Chandra (1999). Who's who of Indian Writers: A-M. 1. Sahitya Akademi. p. 297. ISBN 9788126008735.
  2. "Makarand Dave" (in Gujarati). Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  3. "A Fish's Wish (Makarand Dave)". Gujarati Lexicon. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  4. Kumar, Neelam (2002). Our Favourite Indian Stories. Jaico Publishing House. p. xvii. ISBN 9788172249786.
  5. "SHRI MAKARAND DAVE". Nandigram.org. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  6. Rita Kothari, Suguna Ramanathan (1998). Modern Gujarati Poetry: A Selection. Sahitya Akademi. p. 84. ISBN 9788126002948.
  7. Desai, Jinesh. "Saint Poet Makarand Dave: Divinity Through Literature". NRI Pulse. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
  8. "Books". Nandigram.org. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
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