Prabhu Amar Priya

• Author: Nirmalya Mukhopadhyay
• Genre: Novel (Upanyas)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354253942
• Pages: 240
• Weight: 500 grams
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

About the Book:

The life of Mahatma Gandhi has been extensively discussed and widely known. Yet, this novel seeks to explore the deeper solitude within his journey—where he questioned himself: Who is the Lord? Where is His true refuge?

This question haunted Gandhi throughout his life, keeping him awake at night. After his father's death, he found solace in his mother, Kasturba, elder brother, children, and friends, constantly seeking warmth and comfort like a child. His connection with nature and humanity remained simple, natural, and inseparable. He rejoiced in success but embraced every failure as a profound lesson.

From deadly pandemics to horrific racial discrimination, Gandhi reminded the world that only service, truth, and non-violence could triumph over humanity’s greatest crises. His principles of dietary discipline, celibacy, non-violence, and unwavering truth were not just personal practices but a lifelong pursuit of spiritual and national awakening. This novel does not attempt to simplify or judge Gandhi’s beliefs but instead journeys toward his ultimate refuge—India itself.

At a time when we strive to understand our land, our roots, this novel resonates with Gandhi’s eternal call—
"Prabhu Amar Priya" (O Lord, My Beloved).

About the Author:

• Birth: November 21, 1982, Medinipur
• Education & Profession:
  • Studied Bengali Language & Literature
  • Works as a teacher
• Literary Career:
  • Published his first poem in Desh magazine at the age of 20
  • Awarded the Bangla Akademi Smarak Samman (2011) for Raktagandhar Lipi (Poetry Collection)
  • Received the Krittibas Award (2019) for Agami Janmer Latapata (Poetry Collection)
  • Contributed to leading Bengali publications such as Desh, Anandabazar Patrika, Sananda, and Unish Kuri
  • Prabhu Amar Priya is his debut novel, originally serialized in Desh magazine