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{{Short description|Hindi Novelist, Story Writer, Playwright Writer}} | |||
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'''Acharya Chatursen Shastri''' (26 August 1891 – 2 February 1960) was an | '''Acharya Chatursen Shastri''' (26 August 1891 – 2 February 1960) was an Indian writer of [[Hindi literature]]. He wrote many [[historical fiction]]s, including ''[[Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu]]'' adapted into a feature film (1948), ''Vayam Rakshamah'' (1951), ''Somnath'' (1954), and ''Dharamputra'' which was adapted into the 1961 feature film [[Dharmputra|of the same name]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Blast From The Past: Dharmputra 1961|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/02/06/stories/2010020652121100.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125060530/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/02/06/stories/2010020652121100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 January 2013 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 February 2010 }}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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After finishing his education he came to [[Delhi]] to start his practice as an [[ayurvedic]] physician. He opened his own ayurvedic dispensary in Delhi but it did not run well and he had to close it down. He joined a rich man's charitable dispensary at the salary of rupees 25 per month. Later in 1917, he joined [[DAV College]], [[Lahore]] (now in Pakistan) as senior professor of Ayurveda. The management at the DAV college, Lahore was insulting to him, therefore, he resigned and went to [[Ajmer]] to help his father-in-law in his dispensary. Working at this dispensary, he started to write and soon became famous as a story writer and novelist. | After finishing his education he came to [[Delhi]] to start his practice as an [[ayurvedic]] physician. He opened his own ayurvedic dispensary in Delhi but it did not run well and he had to close it down. He joined a rich man's charitable dispensary at the salary of rupees 25 per month. Later in 1917, he joined [[DAV College]], [[Lahore]] (now in Pakistan) as senior professor of Ayurveda. The management at the DAV college, Lahore was insulting to him, therefore, he resigned and went to [[Ajmer]] to help his father-in-law in his dispensary. Working at this dispensary, he started to write and soon became famous as a story writer and novelist. | ||
His first novel Hridaya-Ki-Parakh (Trial of the Heart) was published in 1918. It did not bring him any recognition. His second book, [[Satyagraha]] Aur Asahyoga (Civil Resistance and Non-cooperation) was published in 1921 | His first novel Hridaya-Ki-Parakh (Trial of the Heart) was published in 1918. It did not bring him any recognition. His second book, [[Satyagraha]] Aur Asahyoga (Civil Resistance and Non-cooperation) was published in 1921. This brought immense attention to Acharya Chatursen Shastri. These were followed by many historical novels, stories and ayurvedic books. | ||
Acharya Chatursen Shastri took his last breath on 2 February 1960. | Acharya Chatursen Shastri took his last breath on 2 February 1960. | ||
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His books present an idealistic view of the ancient period as can be seen clearly in his famous book Purnahuti. In this book he gives a eulogical account of [[Prithiviraj Chauhan]]'s life and the battles fought. They are not historical but give details of life in [[History of India|ancient India]]. These books can be seen as a logical binding of [[history]] and [[philosophy]] and are worth recommending to anyone who is looking to know more about India before the advent of [[Islam]]. In his foreword to his book, 'Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu', he declares this is his first book and the ones prior to this one as worthless; the book lives up to this declaration. It is hard to imagine a more readable description of society and politics in India around sixth century BC. | His books present an idealistic view of the ancient period as can be seen clearly in his famous book Purnahuti. In this book he gives a eulogical account of [[Prithiviraj Chauhan]]'s life and the battles fought. They are not historical but give details of life in [[History of India|ancient India]]. These books can be seen as a logical binding of [[history]] and [[philosophy]] and are worth recommending to anyone who is looking to know more about India before the advent of [[Islam]]. In his foreword to his book, 'Vaishali ki Nagarvadhu', he declares this is his first book and the ones prior to this one as worthless; the book lives up to this declaration. It is hard to imagine a more readable description of society and politics in India around sixth century BC. | ||
He was a friend of [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], India's first [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] | He was a friend of [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], India's first [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]]. | ||
==Writings== | ==Writings== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://saadajeevan.blogspot.com/2007/12/blog-post.html Review (in Hindi) of Dharamputra (धर्मपुत्र)] | * [http://saadajeevan.blogspot.com/2007/12/blog-post.html Review (in Hindi) of Dharamputra (धर्मपुत्र)] | ||
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