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autobiography of social worker​

Answer 1

Ashakiranam,’ an autobiography of noted social worker Sankurathri Chandrasekhar, was released at a function held here on Wednesday. Religious scholar Chaganti Koteswara Rao released the book while writer and literary critic Vadrevu Veeralakshmi Devi reviewed the work. Penned by Dr. Chandrasekhar in English with title ‘A Ray of Hope’ the autobiography was translated into Telugu by Godavarthi Satyamurthy.

Ashakiranam,’ an autobiography of noted social worker Sankurathri Chandrasekhar, was released at a function held here on Wednesday. Religious scholar Chaganti Koteswara Rao released the book while writer and literary critic Vadrevu Veeralakshmi Devi reviewed the work. Penned by Dr. Chandrasekhar in English with title ‘A Ray of Hope’ the autobiography was translated into Telugu by Godavarthi Satyamurthy.Commending the social service activities undertaken by Dr. Chandrasekhar, Mr. Koteswara Rao said that the free school and eye hospital were rendering services to the poor and making them hopeful about their bright future. “After losing his wife and two kids in a terrorist attack, Dr. Chandrasekhar returned to India from Canada and started rendering services to the poor. It is highly commendable that he had chosen the part of social work to get himself diverted from the agony of the tragedy,” he said, highlighting the need for bringing the book to the youngsters.

Ashakiranam,’ an autobiography of noted social worker Sankurathri Chandrasekhar, was released at a function held here on Wednesday. Religious scholar Chaganti Koteswara Rao released the book while writer and literary critic Vadrevu Veeralakshmi Devi reviewed the work. Penned by Dr. Chandrasekhar in English with title ‘A Ray of Hope’ the autobiography was translated into Telugu by Godavarthi Satyamurthy.Commending the social service activities undertaken by Dr. Chandrasekhar, Mr. Koteswara Rao said that the free school and eye hospital were rendering services to the poor and making them hopeful about their bright future. “After losing his wife and two kids in a terrorist attack, Dr. Chandrasekhar returned to India from Canada and started rendering services to the poor. It is highly commendable that he had chosen the part of social work to get himself diverted from the agony of the tragedy,” he said, highlighting the need for bringing the book to the youngsters.Ms. Veeralakshmi Devi observed that the autobiography could be incorporated into the academic curriculum of high school students, so that the youngsters would understand the value of life. “It is an inspirational book and I recommend it to people of all ages. But, this is high time to bring this work close to the hearts of the youngsters,” she said.

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Answer 2

1985.

Early Life and Education

Muralidhar Devidas Amte, popularly known as Baba Amte, was born on December 26, 1914 in Hinganghat, Wardha district in Maharashtra. He was the eldest son of Devidas and Laxmibai Amte. His father Devidas was a powerful bureaucrat with the pre-independence British administration and a wealthy landowner in the Wardha district. Being the first child of an affluent family, Muralidhar was born amidst much affection and was never denied a single thing by his parents since childhood. His parents lovingly called him ‘Baba’ and the name stuck with him. At a very young age, Baba Amte owned a gun and used to hunt wild boar and deer. Later, he went on to own an expensive sports car, cushioned with panther skin. Amte studied law and earned his LLB degree from Law College in Wardha. He set up a law practice in his native town which soon became successful.

In 1946, Baba Amte married Sadhana Guleshastri. She was also a believer of humanity and always supported Baba Amte in his social work. She was popularly known as Sadhnatai. 'Tai' in Marathi language means "elder sister". The couple had two sons, Prakash and Vikas, both of whom were doctors and followed in their father’s footsteps of keeping up with his altruistic vision of helping the poor.

Influence of Gandhi

Baba Amte is hailed as

Muralidhar Devidas Amte, popularly known as Baba Amte, was born on December 26, 1914 in Hinganghat, Wardha district in Maharashtra. He was the eldest son of Devidas and Laxmibai Amte. His father Devidas was a powerful bureaucrat with the pre-independence British administration and a wealthy landowner in the Wardha district. Being the first child of an affluent family, Muralidhar was born amidst much affection and was never denied a single thing by his parents since childhood. His parents lovingly called him ‘Baba’ and the name stuck with him. At a very young age, Baba Amte owned a gun and used to hunt wild boar and deer. Later, he went on to own an expensive sports car, cushioned with panther skin. Amte studied law and earned his LLB degree from Law College in Wardha. He set up a law practice in his native town which soon became successful.