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Dr
Bora has selected this genre of novel writing to popularize
the Vaishnavite saints and has four novels capturing the life
and contribution of Sankardeva, Madhavdev, Gopal Dev and Mathuradas
Burhaata. I have captured the religious teachers of 15th
and 16th century Assam in my novels knowing that the teachings
of the Vaishnavite saints would appeal to the young generation
if written in novel form, said Dr Bora.
Dr
Boraa novel Sehi Gunanidhi is based on the complete life
of Madhavdev whom he has depicted as a man of flesh and blood,
touching on the eventful life of the saint highlighting the
wisdom of the saint as well as his conflicts.
He
acknowledged that for this work he had to undertake intensive
research spanning over a period of two years. He describes
this novel as one of his technically perfect work.
Hitting
the stands in 1997 and emerging as a best seller, this novel
had to be published in three editions because of its immense
popularity.
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