Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Kothari Translates Narmad's Gujarati Autobiography 'My Truth'
Imagine a book written a long time ago by a Gujarati man named Narmad about his own life.
It was like the first of its kind!
Now, someone named Abhijit Kothari translated this book, called 'My Truth,' into English.
It tells us about Narmad's life, his poetry, and his ideas about changing society.
The book talks about his childhood, education, and becoming a famous writer.
It also shows how he changed his mind about things later in life.
This translation helps people who don't speak Gujarati learn about Narmad's important work.
Abhijit Kothari translated Narmad's Gujarati autobiography, 'My Truth,' into English.
Narmad wrote 'Mari Hakikat' in 1866, a pioneering work in Gujarati literature.
The autobiography details Narmad's life, including his poetry, reform efforts, and personal experiences.
Narmad's work provides insight into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century Gujarat.
The translation is seen as a significant contribution to making Gujarati literature accessible to a wider audience.
- Who
- Narmad (author) and Abhijit Kothari (translator)
- What
- English translation of Narmad's autobiography
- When
- The original autobiography was written in 1866; the translation is recent.
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- To make Narmad's work accessible to a wider audience.
Narmad's Reformist Period
Narmad's Later Conservative Views
Shifting Ideologies
Narmad's Reformist Period
Narmad's early reformist position, advocating for social change.
Narmad's Later Conservative Views
Narmad's later shift to conservative views and Hindu revivalism.
- Original Title
- Mari Hakikat
- Translated Title
- My Truth
- Author
- Narmadashankar Dave (Narmad)
- Translator
- Abhijit Kothari
- Original Publication Year
- 1866
- Language of Original
- Gujarati
- Key Theme
- Autobiography and reform