Kumarpal Desai
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Kumarpal Desai is a notable author and columnist from Indian state of Gujarat. He has written over 100 books. He is Director of Gujarat University
's School of Languages and Dean of Faculty of Arts.
He was awarded Padma Shri
by Government of India
. He has also been conferred with many other awards including Gujarat Ratna award. Desai regularly delivers lectures on Jainism
in other countries.
Gujarat University
The Gujarat University is the statewide institution affiliating many reputed colleges across the state of Gujarat, India. It has been given a B++ ranking by National Assessment and Accreditation Council .-History:...
's School of Languages and Dean of Faculty of Arts.
He was awarded Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...
by Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
. He has also been conferred with many other awards including Gujarat Ratna award. Desai regularly delivers lectures on Jainism
Jainism
Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state...
in other countries.