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by Rajendra Kher (Author)
English translation of best-selling Marathi biographical novel on the life of Revered Pandurang Shastri Athavale, founder of Swadhyay Parivar, who introduced universal way of life, way of worship and way of thinking to achieve spiritual height. Revered Pandurang Shastri (Dadaji) was an activist philosopher who formed the family (parwar) of millions of Swadhayees World-wide. He was recipient of 100s of awards including Magsaysay award, Templeton Award, Gandhi award, Tilak award etc. This novel is entirely based on his life, thoughts and work. Mr. Kher had personal interviews with Rev. Dada ji within the period of 3 & half years and then and then he wrote this novel. Hence, this book presents firsthand information about Rev. Dada ji and has become historical document of Rev. Pandurang Shastri's life and work.
Author Biography
Rajendra Kher was born in Pune, India on 3rd of January 1961. He completed his graduation from Pune University and is been writing since last 22 years. His father late Mr. B. D. Kher was also a prolific author with over a hundred books published out of which more than a couple have been garnered with awards both at national and international level. This background has helped him develop a liking for writing in the early years. He has a count of 10 works published till date and majority of them are translated and widely accepted across languages throughout India and abroad. Mr. Kher has received 5 prestigious awards for his contribution in the field of literature so far. His novel 'Geetambari', based on Bhagavad-Gita, received equal response from readers and critics. English translation of this novel- 'The Song of Salvation' published by Zumaya Publications, USA. His work includes a novel 'Digvijay' (The Victory), on the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, now in its fifth re-printing, 'The Silent Reformer' (detailing the life and times of revered Pandurang Shastri Athavale, founder of Swadhyay Parivar). Thanks to the tremendous audience response the Marathi version of this novel is currently in its 24th edition. 'Dhananjay', a novel on the life of Arjuna, in its sixth re-printing. His recent suspense-fantasy novel 'Bindusarovar' (The Bindu Lake) became popular among the readers and appeared in TOP 5 book-list of prestigious news-paper. He has had his fare share of experience in the film business, having spent around 10 years in Indian Film Industry both for small and big screen. A notable 2 years of this journey were spent as Program Director for a renowned TV channel. He has to his credit numerous scripts, screenplays and short stories for newspapers and magazines.
