Narmad Suvarna Chandrak (Narmad Gold Medal)
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Edition 45 (1984) Winner
Swami Sachchidanand
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Swami Sachchidanand
Pen Names:
Nanalal Motilal Trivedi（Birth name (purvashrama name)）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1932-04-22 （Moti Chandur, Patan district, Gujarat, India）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Gujarati, Hindi, English
- Religion
- Hinduism (Sannyasa)
- Residence History
- Moti Chandur, Patan district, Gujarat (birthplace) → Dantali village, Anand district, Gujarat (established Sri Bhakti Niketan Ashram)
Career
- Occupations
- social reformer, philosopher, welfare activist, humanitarian, religious ascetic (swami), writer
- Active Years
- 1953-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi Sanskrit University | — | — | Vedantacharya | 在籍期間不明（〜1966） | India |
Varanasi Sanskrit University
Degree:
Vedantacharya
Period:
在籍期間不明（〜1966）
Year of Graduation:
1966
Country:
India
Received Vedantacharya degree in 1966
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Narmad Suvarna Chandrak | Mara Anubhavo | — | Narmad-related literary organization | 受賞 |
| 2022 | Padma Bhushan | — | 文学・教育分野 | Government of India | 受賞 |
Narmad Suvarna Chandrak
1984
Work:
Mara Anubhavo
Organization:
Narmad-related literary organization
Result:
受賞
Padma Bhushan
2022
Category:
文学・教育分野
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Mara Anubhavo
1985 AutobiographyAn autobiographical work recounting his experiences and spiritual journey. Known for receiving the Narmad Suvarna Chandrak.
personal experiencespiritual practice
Translations
- Translated into Hindi
- Translated into English
Videshyatrana prerak prasango
1985 Travelogue / MemoirA collection of essays and records inspired by experiences and travels abroad.
travelcultural observation
Bhartiya Darshano
1979 Philosophy / Religious studiesA work discussing Indian thought and philosophy.
Indian philosophyreligious thought
Sansar Ramayana
1984 Religious interpretationA contemporary interpretation and commentary on the Ramayana.
epic interpretationmorality and religion
Vedanta Samiksha
1987 Religious philosophyAn analysis of Vedanta thought and its contemporary significance.
Vedantaspiritual inquiry
Bibliography
- Mara Anubhavo
- Videshyatrana prerak prasango
- Bhartiya Darshano
- Sansar Ramayana
- Vedanta Samiksha
- Shrikrishnalila Rahasya
- Mahabharat Sar
- Pruthvi-Pradakhsina
- Chin Mari Najre
- Egypt-Israel
- Afrika Pravasna Sansmarano
- Shrilankani Safare
- Purvama Navu Pashchim
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Primarily religious and spiritual expository styleClear prose; autobiographical and travel works blend personal experience with reflection
- Recurring Motifs
- Hindu philosophy and Vedantajourney and pilgrimagesocial reform and ethical questions
Legacy
Through extensive writings primarily in Gujarati, he has influenced a wide range of fields including religion, philosophy, travel writing and social commentary. A recipient of regional literary awards and the national Padma Bhushan, he is regarded as an important figure in Gujarat's literary and spiritual landscape.
Academic Societies
- Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Archives
- Gujarati Vishwakosh
- Holdings at Gujarati Sahitya Parishad
Trivia
- Has authored more than 100 books.
- Established Sri Bhakti Niketan Ashram in Dantali village in 1969.
- Received the Narmad Suvarna Chandrak in 1984 for Mara Anubhavo.
- Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2022 by the Government of India for contributions to literature and education.