Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
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Chimanlal Narandas Patel
チマンラル・ナランダス・パテル
Chimanlal Narandas Patel
Pen Names:
Chi. Na. Patel（Common abbreviation used in Gujarati literary circles）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1918-12-23 （Asarwa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India）
- Died
- 2004-01-30 （Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India） age 85
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Gujarati, English
- Residence History
- Ahmedabad (birthplace and long-term residence) → Vallabh Vidyanagar (period of service at Sardar Patel University)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Literary critic, Translator, Educator
- Active Years
- 1940-2004
- Affiliations
- Gujarat College (lecturer in English, 1944–1961), Sardar Patel University (registrar, 1956–1957), Prakash Arts College for Girls (served as principal, deputed 1959–1961)
- Influenced By
- Mahatma Gandhi (ideas and writings)
- Influenced
- Subsequent Gujarati literary scholars and critics
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | English (major), Sanskrit (minor) | BA | — | India |
| — | — | English | MA | — | India |
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English (major), Sanskrit (minor)
Degree:
BA
Year of Graduation:
1940
Country:
India
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English
Degree:
MA
Year of Graduation:
1944
Country:
India
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak | — | — | Unknown (literary organization) | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Award from the Government of Gujarat (for service to education) | — | — | Government of Gujarat | 受賞 |
Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
2000
Organization:
Unknown (literary organization)
Result:
受賞
Award from the Government of Gujarat (for service to education)
1997
Organization:
Government of Gujarat
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Abhikram
1975 Literary criticismAn early collection of literary criticism presenting theoretical reflections on Gujarati literature.
literary theorycriticism
Tragedy – Sahityama ane Jivanma
1978 Literary criticismA collection of essays discussing the place of tragedy in literature and its relation to life.
tragedyviews on lifeliterary criticism
Kathabodh
1980 Essays/CriticismA critical work compiling reflections on narration and the theory of storytelling.
narrative theorycriticism
Valmikiya Ramakatha
1982 Translation (epic)An abridged Gujarati translation of Valmiki's Ramayana.
mythepictranslation
Works on Mahatma Gandhi
1978 Biography, criticism, edited worksHe authored and edited numerous books on Gandhi's thought and writings, including titles such as 'Gandhiji Ni Satyasadhana ane Bija Lekho', 'Gandhiji', 'Mahatma Gandhi in His Gujarati Writings', 'A Gandhi Reader', and 'Gandhicharit'.
Gandhi studiesethicsnonviolence
Vicharatarnag
1986 Criticism/EssaysA collection of essays and critical reflections on intellectual themes.
ideascriticism
Moral and Social Thinking in Modern Gujarat
1988 Social and moral thoughtA scholarly study (in English) examining moral and social thought in modern Gujarat.
social thoughtethics
Buddhiprakash: Swadhyay ane Suchi
1990 Criticism/Edited workAn edited volume compiling criticism and study materials.
criticismcompilation
Mari Vismaykatha
Essays/MemoirA collection of memoirs and essays (detailed publication year and page count unknown).
memoiressays
Bibliography
- Abhikram (1975)
- Tragedy – Sahityama ane Jivanma (1978)
- Kathabodh (1980)
- Gandhiji Ni Satyasadhana ane Bija Lekho (1978)
- Gandhiji (1979)
- Mahatma Gandhi in His Gujarati Writings (1981)
- A Gandhi Reader (1983)
- Valmikiya Ramakatha (1982)
- Vicharatarnag (1986)
- Moral and Social Thinking in Modern Gujarat (1988)
- Buddhiprakash: Swadhyay ane Suchi (1990)
- Gandhicharit (1995)
- Mari Vismaykatha
Translations by Author
- Abridged Gujarati translation of Valmiki's Ramayana (Valmikiya Ramakatha, 1982)
Translations of Works
- Some works authored in English, such as 'Mahatma Gandhi in His Gujarati Writings'
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- scholarly and clear proseanalysis emphasizing critical and historical context
- Recurring Motifs
- Gandhi studiesethics and moralitysocial thought and culture
Legacy
A significant contributor to Gujarati literary criticism and translation, especially noted for work on Gandhi and translations. Also remembered as an educator who influenced many scholars.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad (associated)
Archives
- Works and materials available at the Gandhi Heritage Portal
Trivia
- Often referred to as 'Chi. Na. Patel' in Gujarati literary circles.
- Participated in translation and editorial work for 'The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi'.
- Received the Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak in 2000.