Vinoba Bhave
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Vinayak Narahari Bhave, also known as Vinoba Bhave (pronunciationⓘ; 11 September 1895 – 15 November 1982), was an Indian advocate of nonviolence and human rights. Often called Acharya (Teacher in Sanskrit), he is best known for the Bhoodan Movement. He is considered as National Teacher of India and the spiritual successor of Mahatma Gandhi. He was an eminent philosopher. The Gita has been translated into the Marathi language by him with the title Geetai (meaning 'Mother Gīta' in Marathi).[2]
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Born | Vinayak Narahari Bhave (1895-09-11)11 September 1895 |
Died | 15 November 1982(1982-11-15) (aged 87) Pavnar, Wardha, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | • British India (1895-1947) • India (1947-1982) |
Other names | Acharya |
Alma mater | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda[1] |
Known for | Individual Satyagraha, Bhoodan Movement |
Honours | Ramon Magsaysay Award (1958) Bharat Ratna (1983) |
Website | vinobabhave |
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