Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal)
1 appearances
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Edition 51 (1990) Winner
Gunvant Shah
グンヴァント・シャー
Gunvant Shah
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1937-03-12 （Rander, Surat, Gujarat, India）
- Nationality
- Indian
- Languages
- Gujarati, English, Hindi
- Residence History
- Rander (birthplace) → Surat → Vadodara
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Essayist, Educationist, Columnist, Critic, Professor
- Active Years
- 1961-
- Affiliations
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda — Lecturer / Reader, University of Michigan (Visiting Professor), Arizona State University (Visiting Professor), Technical Teachers' Training Institute — Professor & Head, SNDT Women's University — Professor of Education, South Gujarat University — Professor & Head, Department of Education, International Association of Educators for World Peace — Gujarat state unit (former Chancellor), Indian Association for Educational Technology (former President)
- Memberships
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad, Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
- Influenced By
- Mahatma Gandhi (intellectual influence)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown (primary/secondary) | — | — | Primary/Secondary | — | India |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | — | Chemistry | B.Sc. | 1954–1957 | India |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | — | Education | B.Ed. | 1958–1959 | India |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | — | Education | M.Ed. | 1959–1961 | India |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | — | Education | Ph.D. | 1961–1964 | India |
Unknown (primary/secondary)
Degree:
Primary/Secondary
Country:
India
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Chemistry
Degree:
B.Sc.
Period:
1954–1957
Year of Graduation:
1957
Country:
India
B.Sc. in Chemistry
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Education
Degree:
B.Ed.
Period:
1958–1959
Year of Graduation:
1959
Country:
India
B.Ed. professional teaching degree
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Education
Degree:
M.Ed.
Period:
1959–1961
Year of Graduation:
1961
Country:
India
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Education
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1961–1964
Year of Graduation:
1964
Country:
India
Ph.D. in Education
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pravinkant Reshamwala Smriti Award | — | — | Unknown | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak | — | — | Gujarati literary organisations | 受賞 |
| 2001 | Swami Sachchidanand Sanman | — | — | Unknown | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Padma Shri | — | — | Government of India | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Sahityaratna Award | — | — | Gujarat Sahitya Akademi | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Honorary D.Lit. | — | — | Gujarat University | 授与 |
Pravinkant Reshamwala Smriti Award
1992
Organization:
Unknown
Result:
受賞
Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
1997
Organization:
Gujarati literary organisations
Result:
受賞
Swami Sachchidanand Sanman
2001
Organization:
Unknown
Result:
受賞
Padma Shri
2015
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
受賞
Sahityaratna Award
2016
Organization:
Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
Result:
受賞
Honorary D.Lit.
2019
Organization:
Gujarat University
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak
1 appearances
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Edition 70 (1997) Winner
Works
Major Works
Cardiogram
1997 Essay collectionA collection of essays including philosophical reflections and social observations.
PhilosophySocial criticismPersonal reflection
Krishnanu Jivansangeet
1984 Philosophy / Religious reflectionA philosophical essay collection centered on Krishna.
ReligionPhilosophyHindu thought
Ramayan: Manvatanu Mahakavya
2003 Commentary / CriticismA critical reading of the Ramayana from the perspective of humanity.
ReligionEpic reinterpretationEthics
Vismayanu Parodh
1980 Prose poetryA collection of prose poems capturing everyday wonder and poetic observations.
Poetic observationBeauty of the everyday
Motel
1986 NovelOne of his novels from the 1980s, depicting human relationships and society.
Human relationshipsSocial depiction
Bibliography
- Cardiogram (1997)
- Ran To Lilachham (1978)
- Vagda Ne Taras Tahukani (1979)
- Vicharo Na Vrundavanma (1981)
- Manna Meghdhanush (1985)
- Dhai Akshar Prem Ka (1993)
- Krishnanu Jivansangeet (1984)
- Ramayan: Manvatanu Mahakavya (2003)
- Vismayanu Parodh (1980)
- Motel (1986)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- EssayisticPhilosophical reflectionClear, non-ornamental prose
- Recurring Motifs
- Dialogue between religion and secularismEducation and learningExploration of humanity
Legacy
Gunvant Shah is a major Gujarati essayist and an educationist. He produced numerous essays and critiques on society, religion and education, earning high regard in Gujarati literary circles. He received several literary and civil honours (including Padma Shri and Ranjitram award) and influenced regional culture and education.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
- Gujarat Sahitya Akademi
Archives
- Tahuko (official blog)
Trivia
- Lives at his residence called 'Tahuko'.
- Founded a youth movement called Panchasheel in Gujarat.
- After retirement writes weekly columns for Divya Bhaskar, Chitralekha and Navneet Samarpan.
- Awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2015.