Kamta Prasad Guru (1875-1947) Commemoration
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | December 25, 1977 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 25 p |
| Quantity | 3,000,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 14 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | Asokan Capital Multiple [SL] |
| Colors | Deep brown |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 745 Stamp Number IN 782 Yvert et Tellier IN 541 Stanley Gibbons IN 872 |
| Themes | Authors | Books | Commemoration | Famous people | Literary People (Poets and Writers) | Literature |
Kamta Prasad Guru, born on December 25, 1875, in Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), demonstrated a profound affinity for language and literature from an early age. Upon completing his matriculation at 17, he embarked on a career in the Education Department, eventually retiring from government service as a teacher in 1928.
Throughout his career, Guru made significant contributions to Hindi literature across various genres. His association with Acharya Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi led him to serve as the editor of the renowned Hindi monthly magazine “Saraswati” and the children’s magazine “Balasakha” for a brief period. Many of his acclaimed poems, essays, and articles were published in “Saraswati.” Notable among his literary works are “Sudarshan” (drama), “Satya-Prem” (short novel), “Parvati aur Yashoda” (translation from Oriya), and “Hindustani Shishtachar.”
However, Kamta Prasad Guru’s enduring literary legacy lies in his groundbreaking work in the field of Hindi grammar. Revered as the “Panini of Hindi,” he dedicated several years to compiling a comprehensive treatise on Hindi grammar. Guru meticulously studied and mastered various Indian languages, including Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Oriya, Urdu, and English, to facilitate a comparative analysis of grammatical structures. His Hindi grammar work has been translated into several foreign languages.
Kamta Prasad Guru passed away in Jabalpur on November 16, 1947. The Posts and Telegraphs Department recognizes his profound contributions to literature and language by issuing a commemorative stamp in his honor.