Dhirendranath Choudhury
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Dhirendranath Choudhury (1870-1938) was an erudite scholar, an eminent teacher and a religious reformer.
, now in Bangladesh
, was born in the month of Bhadro
, 1277 Bengali era. Attracted towards philosophy and religion from a young age, he started contributing philosophical articles in Brahmatattwa. He joined the Theological Society while he was a college student. On completing his master of arts, he married Binodini, a niece of the noted scholar Mahesh Chandra Ghosh
, according to Brahmo rites, a daring task in those days. During the days of Swadeshi movement in the early part of the twentieth century, his house at Cuttack was the meeting place of many activists.
at Barisal, he joined Hindu College
, Delhi, as professor of philosophy. As living so far away from Bengal was bearing upon him he joined Edward College at Pabna as professor of philosophy, before opting to be a missionary of Sadharan Brahmo Samaj. As a missionary, he travelled extensively to Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai on lecture tours. He was conferred the title of Vedantabagish for his vast erudition in the Vedas and philosophy.
Amongst the books he wrote were: Sanskar O Sanrakshan, Mahapurush Prasanga, Dharmer Tattwa O Sadhan, Maitrupanishad and In Search of Jesus Christ.
in later life and followed Mahesh Chandra Ghosh as secretary of Hazaribagh Brahmo Samaj in 1930. After serving for four years, he handed over responsibility of the position to another great missionary, Manmathanath Gupta. In those days, Hazaribagh had a lively Brahmo community with such local devotees as Braja Kumar Niyogi, Kharga Singha Ghosh and Khsitish Chandra Ghosh, and a host of people from Kolkata who went and stayed there or visited regularly. The latter included the poet Kamini Roy
, Dr.P.K.Roy
, Sarala Roy
and Jnananjan Niyogi
. He died on 17th Baisakh (April-May), 1345 Bengali era. A childless widow, Binodini Choudhuri, lived in Hazaribagh, for about quarter of a century thereafter, serving the Brahmo Samaj.
Early life
Son of Madhab Choudhury of Nagarpur in MymensinghMymensingh District
Mymensingh is one of the districts of Dhaka division, Bangladesh, and is bordered on the north by Meghalaya state of India and Garo Hills, on the south by Gazipur district, on the east by districts of Netrokona and Kishoreganj, and on the west by districts of Sherpur, Jamalpur and Tangail...
, now in Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
, was born in the month of Bhadro
Bhadro
Bhadro is the fifth month in the Bangla Calendar.Bhadro marks the beginning of the Autumn season. According to the modified calendar developed by the Bangla Academy, the month of Bhadro has 31 days. Bhadro spans from mid August to mid September in the Gregorian Calendar....
, 1277 Bengali era. Attracted towards philosophy and religion from a young age, he started contributing philosophical articles in Brahmatattwa. He joined the Theological Society while he was a college student. On completing his master of arts, he married Binodini, a niece of the noted scholar Mahesh Chandra Ghosh
Mahesh Chandra Ghosh
Mahesh Chandra Ghosh was a Bengali Indian philosopher. He was conferred the title of Vednataratna for his immense knowledge of the religious scriptures and philosophy.-Life:...
, according to Brahmo rites, a daring task in those days. During the days of Swadeshi movement in the early part of the twentieth century, his house at Cuttack was the meeting place of many activists.
Teaching and writing
After teaching for some time in Brajamohan CollegeBrajamohan College
Brojomohun College , often known as BM College, is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Bangladesh. It is located in the town of Barisal in South-Western Bangladesh.-History:...
at Barisal, he joined Hindu College
Hindu College, University of Delhi
Hindu College, Delhi is one of the oldest and well-known colleges in India, that was set up in 1899. It is under the affiliation of University of Delhi.It has seen enviable growth over the years. It offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in Science, Humanities and Commerce...
, Delhi, as professor of philosophy. As living so far away from Bengal was bearing upon him he joined Edward College at Pabna as professor of philosophy, before opting to be a missionary of Sadharan Brahmo Samaj. As a missionary, he travelled extensively to Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai on lecture tours. He was conferred the title of Vedantabagish for his vast erudition in the Vedas and philosophy.
Amongst the books he wrote were: Sanskar O Sanrakshan, Mahapurush Prasanga, Dharmer Tattwa O Sadhan, Maitrupanishad and In Search of Jesus Christ.
Later life
He settled down at HazaribaghHazaribagh
Hazaribagh is a city and a municipality in Hazaribagh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the divisional headquarters of North Chotanagpur division. It is famous as a health resort and for Hazaribagh National Park ....
in later life and followed Mahesh Chandra Ghosh as secretary of Hazaribagh Brahmo Samaj in 1930. After serving for four years, he handed over responsibility of the position to another great missionary, Manmathanath Gupta. In those days, Hazaribagh had a lively Brahmo community with such local devotees as Braja Kumar Niyogi, Kharga Singha Ghosh and Khsitish Chandra Ghosh, and a host of people from Kolkata who went and stayed there or visited regularly. The latter included the poet Kamini Roy
Kamini Roy
Kamini Roy was a leading Bengali poet, social worker and feminist from India. She was the first woman honours graduate in India.-Early life:...
, Dr.P.K.Roy
Prasanna Kumar Roy
Prasanna Kumar Ray , better known as Dr. P. K. Ray, was a well-known educationist and the first Indian to be principal of Presidency College, Kolkata.-Early life:...
, Sarala Roy
Sarala Roy
Sarala Roy was an educationist and is remembered as founder of the Gokhale Memorial School at Kolkata , at present the capital of the east Indian state of West Bengal.-Life:...
and Jnananjan Niyogi
Jnananjan Niyogi
Jnananjan Niyogi was actively associated with the Indian independence movement and was a social reformer.-Early life:The son of Braja Gopal and Sumangala Niyogi, he was born at Gaya on 7 January 1891...
. He died on 17th Baisakh (April-May), 1345 Bengali era. A childless widow, Binodini Choudhuri, lived in Hazaribagh, for about quarter of a century thereafter, serving the Brahmo Samaj.