Godaan By Premchand in Hindi
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Godaan By Premchand in Hindi
Godaan (गोदान) The Gift of a Cow is a Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand.
It was first published in 1936 and is considered one of the greatest Hindustani novels of modern Indian literature. Themed around the socio economic deprivation as well as the exploitation of the village poor, the novel was the last complete novel of Premchand. It was translated into English in 1957 by Jai Ratan and P. Lal translation; a 1968 translation by Gordon C. Roadarmel is now considered "a classic in itself".
Godaan was made into a Hindi film in 1963, starring Rajkumar, Mehmood and Shashikala. In 2004, Godaan was part of the 26-episode TV series, ‘'Tehreer.... Munshi Premchand Ki, based on the writing of Premchand, starring Pankaj Kapur and Surekha Sikri, directed by Gulzar and produced by Doordarshan.
The story revolves around many characters representing the various sections of Indian community. The peasant and rural society is represented by the family of Hori mahato and his family members which includes Dhania, Rupa and Sona(Daughters), Gobar(son), Jhunia( daughter in law). The Story starts from a point where Hori has a deep desire of having a cow as other millions of poor peasants. He purchased on debt of Rs.80 a cow from Bhola, a cowherd. Hori tried to cheat his brothers for 10 rupees. This in turn led to a fight between his wife and his younger brother Heera’s wife. Jealous of Hori, his younger brother Heera poisoned the cow and ran away because of the fear of police action. When the police came enquiring the death of the cow, Hori took a loan and paid the bribe to the police and was able to clear off his younger brother’s name. Jhunia, the daughter of Bhola, was a widow and eloped with Gobar after she got pregnant by him. Because of the fear of the action from villagers Gobar also ran away to the town. Hori and Dhania were unable to throw a girl carrying their son's child from their doorstep and gave her protection and accepting her as their daughter-in-law. The village Panchayat takes action against Hori for sheltering a low caste girl and issued a penalty on Hori. Hori again is compelled to take a loan and pay the penalty. Hori is in huge debt from local money lenders and eventually married off his daughter Rupa for mere 200 rupees to save his ancestral land from being auctioned because of his inability to pay land tax. But his determination to pay those 200 rupees and to have a cow to provide milk to his grand son, leads to Hori's death because of excessive work. When he is about to die, his wife Dhania took out all the money she had (1.25 Rupees) and made Hori pay the priest on behalf of (Godaan) (cow donation). This eventually fulfils the traditional dream of Hori but still his desire to pay back the rupees 200 to his son- in- law and to have a cow to feed the milk to his grandson remain unfulfilled. Hori is shown as a typical poor peasant who is the victim of circumstances and possess all the deficiencies of common man but despite all this, he stands by his honesty, duties and judgement when time requires. He is shown dead partially satisfied and partially unsatisfied.
Godaan (गोदान) The Gift of a Cow is a Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand.
It was first published in 1936 and is considered one of the greatest Hindustani novels of modern Indian literature. Themed around the socio economic deprivation as well as the exploitation of the village poor, the novel was the last complete novel of Premchand. It was translated into English in 1957 by Jai Ratan and P. Lal translation; a 1968 translation by Gordon C. Roadarmel is now considered "a classic in itself".
Godaan was made into a Hindi film in 1963, starring Rajkumar, Mehmood and Shashikala. In 2004, Godaan was part of the 26-episode TV series, ‘'Tehreer.... Munshi Premchand Ki, based on the writing of Premchand, starring Pankaj Kapur and Surekha Sikri, directed by Gulzar and produced by Doordarshan.
The story revolves around many characters representing the various sections of Indian community. The peasant and rural society is represented by the family of Hori mahato and his family members which includes Dhania, Rupa and Sona(Daughters), Gobar(son), Jhunia( daughter in law). The Story starts from a point where Hori has a deep desire of having a cow as other millions of poor peasants. He purchased on debt of Rs.80 a cow from Bhola, a cowherd. Hori tried to cheat his brothers for 10 rupees. This in turn led to a fight between his wife and his younger brother Heera’s wife. Jealous of Hori, his younger brother Heera poisoned the cow and ran away because of the fear of police action. When the police came enquiring the death of the cow, Hori took a loan and paid the bribe to the police and was able to clear off his younger brother’s name. Jhunia, the daughter of Bhola, was a widow and eloped with Gobar after she got pregnant by him. Because of the fear of the action from villagers Gobar also ran away to the town. Hori and Dhania were unable to throw a girl carrying their son's child from their doorstep and gave her protection and accepting her as their daughter-in-law. The village Panchayat takes action against Hori for sheltering a low caste girl and issued a penalty on Hori. Hori again is compelled to take a loan and pay the penalty. Hori is in huge debt from local money lenders and eventually married off his daughter Rupa for mere 200 rupees to save his ancestral land from being auctioned because of his inability to pay land tax. But his determination to pay those 200 rupees and to have a cow to provide milk to his grand son, leads to Hori's death because of excessive work. When he is about to die, his wife Dhania took out all the money she had (1.25 Rupees) and made Hori pay the priest on behalf of (Godaan) (cow donation). This eventually fulfils the traditional dream of Hori but still his desire to pay back the rupees 200 to his son- in- law and to have a cow to feed the milk to his grandson remain unfulfilled. Hori is shown as a typical poor peasant who is the victim of circumstances and possess all the deficiencies of common man but despite all this, he stands by his honesty, duties and judgement when time requires. He is shown dead partially satisfied and partially unsatisfied.
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पढ़ना काफी सरल है। वरके पलटते समय सुखद एहसास होता है। फ्री एप्प है, ads भी न के बराबर। बस एक बैकग्राउंड कलर थोड़ा और सँवारे। बाकि कोई कमी नही। बैकग्राउंड कलर भी क्लासिक लुक देता है पर पढ़ने में परेशानी होती है। लेकिन बेहतरीन। मुंशी जी के बारे में कुछ कहने का तो मुंह ही नही रहता। अद्भुत। अभी तक मन होरी और मिस्टर मेहता में उलझा हुआ है।
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Acha prayas hai apka dhanyawad Kuch sudhar ki awashyakta hai Jese sabdho ki size badi honi chaie
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अच्छा एप लगा, साहित्यिक एप को बनाने के लिए गूगल प्ले स्टोर को धन्यवाद
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There is s lot of scope to improve design of letters and make it more readable.
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Very nice n useful app. Please upload other writers as well. Thank u in advance.
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हिन्दी के महान उपन्यासकार मुंसी प्रेमचंद जी कृत इस उपन्यास को उपलब्ध कराने के लिये साहित्य चिंतन परिवार को कोटि - कोटि धनेयवाद मुझे आशा है कि आप हिन्दी के अन्य उपन्यासकारों की कृति भी हमें जल्द उपलब्ध करायेंगे.
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Nothing can be better than this for fans of Munshi ji's work!
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Thisbook tellus farmers real story how they were exploited by britishers n landlord
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aap ke yanha lagbhag hindi ki sabhi achhi kitabe mil jati hai jisase ham logo ka samaya aur paisa dono bachata hai very 2 thanks
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Good to read. But mistakes are there.
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Our literature is always bst.. coz it is depends on real world.. thnx for ur efforts 4 putting it on google play..
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गूगल एप्स द्वारा उपलब्ध निशुल्क आॅनलाइन हिंदी साहित्य के लिये असीम कृतज्ञता एवं धन्यवाद।
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फाइव स्टार है
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Precious gems of Hindi munshi hi shat shat naman
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I loved it .Please make an app all of the books like HINDI UPANYAS and please add English novels in Hindi language.Thanks
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Truely a piece of wonder n knowledge by .. Munshi Premchand
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Ypnyash samrat munshi premchand g ka har noval jitna purana hai utna hi adhunik b hai
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बहुत महान लेखक कोई शक नही।। और साथ ही एक मनोवैज्ञानिक।।।
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no words for godaan... great...
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If u r intersted in hindi story.. u must have it... Amezing..!!!
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This Book is very good. Every thing is Good
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Nice app
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It is a really great attempt, but the mistakes that are present in printing 'i' and 'I' are not easily digestible for a non native Hindi reader, like me. And the font is too cursive for easy reading. I'd prefer if the font were in textbook clarity! simple but efficient. thank for the attempt and I hope you give the option of changing the font in the apps!
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Nice transition effects while turning over the pages. Fonts and backgrounds could have been better.
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एक कालजयी कृति का सुंदर प्रस्तुतिकरण.
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हिन्दी हमारी मातृभाषा
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Ye novel mujhe bahut achchha laga .....
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Godan is a KALJAY rachna of Munsee Premchandr Aaj bhee utnee he Marmic hai
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Vah Munshi premchan ki jadui kalam ka kamal
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Thanks
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Thanks alot for publishing dis book on android
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Me bhot din se ye book pdna chah rha tha thankx. Plz ese hi kuch or new app banao
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I wish to read jaishankar prasad's all novels and stories.so please do create free apps in hindi soon.thanks
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I saw "Tahrir" by Guljar....not catch every seen of story...but the book cover all the part... I read also on internet, it is word to word. I want gift my father...who is fan of reading...
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मैंने Google play store मेँ एक किताब देखा।Writter का नाम मुन्सी प्रेमचंद था।दीलचस्पि और बढ़ी।में इत्मीनान से उस किताब को पढ़ने बैठा।एक ही पन्नें को पढ़ने के बाद दिलचस्पी ने बेताबी का रूप अख्तियार कर लिया।फिर तो पढ़ते पढ़ते कब में बेसुधी की दुनिया में पहुँच गया पता ही नही चला।
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excellent effort beyond comment . saahitya chintan is " hindi bhagya vidhata"
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It is a really great attempt, but the mistakes that are present in printing 'i' and 'I' are not easily digestible for a non native Hindi reader, like me. And the font is too cursive for easy reading. I'd prefer if the font were in textbook clarity! simple but efficient. thank for the attempt and I hope you give the option of changing the font in the apps!
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Sach me story itani achchhi thi ki Maine ise dobara pada aur apne dosto ko bhi kaha ki iss app ko loading kar lo bahut bahut achchhi hai.
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Thanks for making such wonderful apps.Munshi Prem Chand revealed social evils at that time and tried his best to remove social evils in a wonderful way.
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Munshi Ji ki Maine saari novels padhi h, Jo mujhe alag hi duniya me le jati h, aur us samay ki paristhiti ke chintan ko mazboor kar deti h, ye novels uplabdh karane ke liye sahitya chintan ko dhanyabad h aur ye asha karta hu ki jald hi aur novels uplabdh karayi jayengi