Life and Works of Pt. Hemchandra Goswami: A Brief Overview
Pt. Hemchandra Goswami, born in 1872, was a notable figure in Assamese literature and government service. His life encompassed significant contributions to language development, literary works, and public service. From his early education to his professional roles, and literary creations, his legacy continues to influence Assamese culture. Explore the multifaceted journey of this remarkable individual.
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Brief bio-sketch of Pt. Hemchandra Goswami Born on January 8, 1872 at Gaurang Satra, Golaghat Father: Srijut Dambrudhar Goswami, Mauzadar Mother: Srijukta Ghanakanti Devi Siblings: One brother, one sister Father died at Benaras when Hemchandra was eight years old Studied books like Amar-Kosh at home At the age of 13, went to Nowgong for study, passed high school in 1888 Joined Presidency college in Kolkata, got involved in Assamese Language Improvement Society Established that Assamese is not a dialect of any language but derived from Sanskrit Wife: Srijukta Bamasundari Devi Sons: Kriranchandra, Saratchandra, Prafullachandra (father of Dr. Naba Goswami), Tarunchandra Daughters: Muktabala Devi, Hiraprabha Devi, Kamalkumari Devi 2
Professional life of Pt. Hemchandra Worked as Head Master of Sonaram High School at Gauhati Worked in the secretariat at Shillong Based on his work on translation, came in the notice of local government Appointed as Sub-Deputy Collector (without graduation) on May 17, 1897 Promoted to Extra Assistant Commissioner (Deputy Magistrate) at Gauhati on May 2, 1905 Transferred to Tezpur, worked with Rai Sahib Padmanath Gohain-Barua for Assamese literature On special duty from October, 1912 to March, 1913 to work under the guidance of Col. Gurdon, the Honorary Provincial Director of Ethnography Retired from Government service in February, 1925 Left for heavenly abode on May 2, 1928 3
Literary works of Pt. Hemchandra Goswami First Assamese Composition at the age of 13: An article on Agriculture in Assam-Bandhu, February-March, 1885 Phular Chaki, 1907 (a book of poems) Hemakosha, 1900 (Unpublished dictionary of Hemchandra Barua who died in 1897), Co-worker: Col. Gordon Darrang-Raj-Vamsawali Katha-Gita, 1918 (A sixteenth century book by Bhattadev) Purani Asam Buranji, 1922 published by Kamrupa Anusandhan Samiti, introduction and editorial by Pt. Goswami. (Covers AD 1228 1696) Katha-Bhagwata (A sixteenth century book by Bhattadev) Publications in periodicals Fourth President of Asam Sahitya Sabha in 1920 (Assam Sahitya Sabha was founded in December 1917. Dr. Surjya Hazarika is the present President.) 4
