(Late) Shri Tirath Gobindram Sabhani
[Late] Shri Tirath Gobindram Sabhani was born on 26 February 1906 in Larkana, Sind [Pakistan]. A graduate in Arts [B.A.], he later settled in Chembur, Mumbai. Deeply inspired by the freedom struggle, he left a secure job in 1934 to join The Hindu [later Hindustan], dedicating his writings to the national cause until independence was achieved in 1947.
A warm and affable personality, known for his simplicity and courtesy, Sabhani possessed a remarkable command over ethical and value-based writing and authored nearly 22 widely read books on the subject. After Partition, on rejoining Hindustan and Hindvasi, he emerged as a generous and open-minded editor, welcoming writers of diverse ideologies and encouraging free and balanced expression.
Key Facts
- Birth Date: 26.2.1906
- Place of Birth: Larkana, Sind (Pakistan)
- Academic Attainments: B.A.
- Permanent Address: Mumbai, India.
As Journalist
- He joined as Asst. Editor of Hindu Sindhi, Daily Newspaper in Sind Pakistan in 1934 and continued till partition of the country in 1947.
- In 1972 he joined the Editorial Board of Hindustan Sindhi Daily [which was known as Hindu in Sind Pakistan] and Hindvasi Sindhi Weekly magazine and continued till his death in August 1990. He was a Journalist of outstanding calibre and never succumbed to political or other pressures. He wrote what was true and undiluted truth.
Additional Information
- Tirath was a freedom fighter. He was imprisoned for more than 3 years in aggregate.
- He was true Gandhian and was wedded to simplicity and austere living.
- After partition he served the Sindhi refugees who were lodged in refugee camps as the Camp Commander. He was also appointed a Claims Officer by the Govt. of India to help settlement of Sindhi Refugees claims of property in Pakistan.
- He was Municipal President of Gandhidham & Secretary of Maitri Mandal Education Society, Gandhidham.
Finale
Inspired by freedom struggle, Tirath Sabhani left a good job to join Hindu [Later Hindustan daily] in 1934 to serve the cause of nation through his writings, and continued till the cause was accomplished in 1947. An amicable man of simple and polite nature Sabhani had a laudable command on ethical writings and had authored about 22 popular books in this field. After partition when he again joined Hindustan and Hindvasi he was a generous editor who opened the doors of these papers for writers of every shade of ideology.