Makarand dave biography books
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Human is created
To manifest Godliness
To spread Love and Light.
Human is Immortal
Death is a shadow
Mortality is a mask.
- Shri Makarand Dave, from “Homage to Mother Liberty”
Shri Makarand Dave, also lovingly known as a saint poet, ”Sai Makarand”, in the Gujarati literature world and beyond, took his last breath on January 31st, at am IST at his Nandigram residence in Valsad, a town in the Indian state of Gujarat.
Even at an age of 83 years and with an ailing body for the last few years, Shri Makarand Dave adhered to his life motto to get something meaningful done before it ends. He kept on working till the last moment to convey the message of divinity through his literary works, his social work and his spiritual work, which has reflected all through his life.
Shri Makarand Dave’s ever shining glory as a renowned poet, writer, thinker and philosopher has crossed the borders of the Gujarati world and has enlightened the spirit of the world around. He has been
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Makarand Dave
Gujarati Poet
Makarand Dave, also referred as Sai Makarand Dave, was a Gujarati poet and author from Gujarat, India.
Biography
[edit]Dave was born in Gondal (now in Rajkot district, Gujarat) on 13 November to Vajeshankar Dave. After completing his school education in Gondal, he joined the Dharamsinhji College, Rajkot in He left studies in 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 [4] He moved to Mumbai later.[2][5] He served as the editor of Kumar (–45), Urmi Navrachna (), Sangam, Parmarthi magazines and Jai Hind daily.[1][2]
With his wife, he moved from Mumbai to Dharampur near Valsad in and established Nandigram, an ashram for the welfare of tribal people as well as a spiritual centre.[1]
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