By Author Dr. Anant Kashinath Patil
“Majha Sangharsh: Majha Jeevan Ladha” is not just an autobiography—it’s a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and public service. Narrated by Author Dr. Anant Kashinath Patil and brought to life by his son, the book traces his inspiring journey from a childhood marked by poverty and social injustice to becoming a leader in education, social reform, and community development. Readers will find real-life lessons in courage, collective effort, and unwavering commitment to social good. This book is a must-read for students, educators, social workers, leaders, and anyone seeking inspiration to overcome challenges and make a meaningful impact on society.
1. Can you briefly describe what your book is about and how it addresses some of the pressing challenges in today’s world?
This book is about narrating life’s experiences from a person from an underprivileged class of society, deprived of education for generations, his understanding of the world around him and his struggle for charting a better life for him and the society or community he is living in.
2. What motivated you to write this book, and what unique insights or personal experiences do you bring to the topic?
I was a change agent for social change in the society; I was fighting against superstitions prevailing in the society. I understood the importance of formal education in upliftment of the society and spent a significant amount of my time and money establishing educational institutes for the community. I spent my entire life establishing institutes for social change, establishing educational institutes for the community and institutes for financial upliftment of downtrodden and community as a whole and while doing this what challenges I have faced and if someone want to walk on that path my experience will be helpful for those and for society at large.
3. What are some of the key lessons or takeaways that readers can expect to gain from your book?
Some impossible tasks for an individual person to achieve in life can be achieved if we start cooperation in society. I built three four school buildings with cooperation from society, your motives must be pure and help comes by. I was instrumental in starting a cooperative rice mill in my community with cooperation of society which was highly impossible in my individual capacity.
4. Can you share any real-life examples or case studies from the book that demonstrate the principles or values you advocate?
- Hamarapur Vibhag Sahakari Bhat Girani Ltd- a cooperative rice mill.
- New English school johe- School providing education for underprivileged students.
5. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced while writing this book, and how did you manage to overcome them?
My hands are shaking at this juncture of my age. I have to take the help of a writer to pen down my experiences.
6. What do you hope readers will take away from your story, and how do you believe it can inspire or influence their own lives?
Readers will benefit from my experiences; in whatever field they want to succeed their goals must be aligned to the greater good of society they are living or the upliftment of the human race as whole and keeping it sustainable environmentally.
7. Given today’s fast-changing world, how does your book remain relevant and meaningful for readers over time?
Some principals do not change along with time; they remain the same all time.
Do your best and people may like it. If you do not do any good at least do not become an obstacle in someone’s progress. It is the law of karma to do good things and good things will come back to you in a thousand ways.
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