KUNDANIKABEN KAPADIA
A Beacon of Simplicity and Wisdom
તમને સહુને વહાલ ધરીને હૃદયમાં સૌનો પ્રેમ ભરીને આ સુંદર નભ પૃથ્વીને વૃક્ષ પાંદ ઝરણાંને સૂરજને ચાંદાને છેલ્લી વેળા પ્રણામ કરી લઉં, "પરમ-સમીપે" મને જવા દો મહામૌનમાં સરી જવા દો, મહામૌનમાં સરી જવા દો
A LIFE OF SCHOLARSHIP AND SIMPLICITY
Shree Kundanikaben Kapadia was born on January 11, 1927, in Limdi, Gujarat, India, into an educated family. After completing her schooling in Vadodara, she pursued a degree in Arts (Political Science) at Bhavnagar, residing in a hostel there. An outstanding student with high moral values, she epitomized the adage - simple living and high thinking. She began her professional career as a writer in Mumbai, eventually rising to the editorship of renowned magazine - Navneet.
Kundanikaben Kapadia: A Passionate Patron of the Arts, Advocate for Equality, and Model of Integrity
Kundanikaben had a profound appreciation for various arts, with a particular interest in music. She frequently attended 'Musical Evening' programs, beautifully composed bhajans by Makarandbhai, and guided new singers at Nandigram. Her dedication to music was evident in her immersive playing of the 'Dilruba.' She also enjoyed playing and encouraging others to play various brain-stimulating games, especially Scrabble. By nature, she was a dedicated pursuer of truth, parsimonious, hardworking, well-disciplined, utterly honest, and soft-spoken. She was well-known for her advocacy of racial and gender equality, with her most popular novel, 'Seven Steps in the Sky,' serving as a prime example.
અગરબત્તીનું ટોપકું, જરા અમથું. પણ એમાંથી મોટી મશાલ પેટી શકે. અંદરનો અગ્નિ પોતાની જ બાબતો પાછળ બધું ધ્યાન, વિચાર, વખત આપતાં હોઈએ તો એ જરા અમથું ટોપકું જ રહે. પણ જ્યારે જીવનના ઉદ્દેશને પરિપૂર્ણ કરવાનું કામ કરીએ ત્યારે પવનદૂતો આ અગ્નિને વધુ ઉજ્જવલ, પ્રકાશિત, મશાલ જેવો કરે છે.
પ્રાર્થનાની વાત
Kundanikaben Kapadia was a celebrated Gujarati writer who captivated readers with her exceptional storytelling abilities. Her stories often explored the complexities of human relationships, social issues, and the human experience, leaving readers spellbound. Her deep understanding of human emotions and intricacies is beautifully reflected in her work. Her literary journey was adorned with numerous awards and accolades, such as Sahitya Akademi Award(1985), Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad- Kolkata, Dhanji Kanji gold medal from Gujarat Sahitya Sabha (1984) & others.
