Babu Gulabrai, born on
17 January 1888, was a significant figure in modern Hindi literature.
Babu
Gulabrai wrote profusely in Hindi and later, he adopted the sanskritized mode
of Hindi, as evidenced by his use of Sanskrit shlokas.
His
literary style was known for its distinct and original approach, a fresh
undertaking of a literary journey seldom found during his time. His works also
had a patriotic tone, which moved him to write and embody a humanistic approach.
His
first two works were philosophical, Shanti Dharma and Maitri Dharma which
mirrored Babu Gulabrai’s ideals and beliefs.
He has also been credited with
documenting a history of Hindi literature, called Hindi Sahitya ka Subodh
Itihaas.
His biographies, Meri
Asafaltaein and Thalua Club were quite favourite with his readers
due to his sense of humour and usage of satire in his works.
His literary magazine, Sahitya
Sandesh also enriched the readers with various essays, stories, etc.
His writing career can be traced
from 1913 and ending with the final years of his life. His last noted work was
published in 1956, seven years prior to his death.
In
the final years of his life, Babu Gulabrai was awarded an honorary doctorate in
1957 by the then vice president of India, V.V. Giri.
In June 2002, the Government of
India issued a Rs 5 postal stamp to commemorate his contribution to Hindi
literature.
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