Hanuman Prasad Poddar (18 September 1892–22 March 1971)[1] was an Indian independence activist, littérateur, magazine editor and philanthropist. He was the founding editor of the spiritual magazine, Kalyan which was published by Gita Press setup by Ghanshyam Jalan and Jay Dayal ji Goeyendka. His work in fostering pride among the people regarding India's history and philosophic tradition earned him praise from M.K. Gandhi. He was affectionally called "Bhai Ji" or "Lovingly Brother". The Government of India issued a postage stamp in his memory in 1992.[2]

Early life

Hanuman Prasad Poddar was born in Ratangarh in Rajasthan, India. He spent a considerable time in Ratangarh in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan into a Marwadi Agrawal trading family.

References

  1. ^ "हनुमान प्रसाद पोद्दार - भारतकोश, ज्ञान का हिन्दी महासागर". amp.bharatdiscovery.org. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "अंग्रेजों के दबाव में नहीं आए थे 'भाई जी', गोरखपुर आने पर पंडित नेहरू को दी थी अपनी कार".
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanuman_Prasad_Poddar
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