| Publisher |
Rekhta Publication |
| Publication Year |
2024 |
| ISBN-13 |
9788197855740 |
| ISBN-10 |
8197855749 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
400 |
| Subject |
Hinduism |
Shri Hanuman Chalisa by Goswami Tulsidas is one of the most recited devotional compositions which extols the virtues of Lord Hanuman. The original text of the Chalisa is in Avadhi. This unique book aims to extend the reach of this marvelous work to a wider audience with rhymed English and Urdu translations. Attractive illustrations for each verse and QR codes of mesmerizing renditions make this an invaluable collectible.
Sanjiv Saraf is an industrialist, investor, and social entrepreneur with a deep passion for Urdu poetry. He founded Rekhta Foundation, the world’s largest resource for Urdu literature, focusing on preserving texts and engaging youth through events. An alumnus of Scindia School (1975) and IIT Kharagpur (1980), he spent over 30 years in business, founding Polyplex Corporation Ltd., Manupatra, and ventures in green energy before fully dedicating himself to Urdu literature, which he finds the most fulfilling. He has received several honors, including a Doctor of Letters from Maulana Azad National Urdu University (2016) and the National Sir Syed Excellence Award (2018) from the AMU.
Sanjiv Saraf
Industrialist, investor and social entrepreneur Sanjiv Saraf juggles many roles, but his passion for Urdu poetry is what is closest to his heart. He set up Rekhta Foundation—which hosts the world’s largest and most popular resource for Urdu language and literature—apart from doing extensive work for preservation of texts and propagation of the language among youth through festivals and events.
An alumnus of the Scindia School (1975) and a graduate from IIT Kharagpur (1980), Sanjiv was involved in business and industry for over thirty years during which he founded Polyplex Corpn. Ltd., an Indian multinational, Manupatra, India’s leading legal database, and other ventures in the green energy space. Thereafter, he turned his energies towards Urdu literature and is now fully involved in what he considers ‘the most satisfying work of my life, so far’.
Sanjiv is a recipient of several awards and honours, including the distinguished Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) degree by Maulana Azad National Urdu University Hyderabad in 2016, the National Sir Syed Excellence Award 2018 by Aligarh Muslim University for his contribution to the cause of preserving and promoting Urdu and the Madhav Award as an Old Boy of Eminence for the year 2020 by the Scindia School for his outstanding work through Rekhta Foundation.
Sanjiv Saraf
Rekhta Publication