Book Review of
“Nagar Brahman Samaj Ka Udbhav Evam Vikas”
Author: Dr Narendra K Mehta

Reviewed  by
Dr Naveen K Mehta
(son of the author )

The book “Nagar Brahman Samaj Ka Udbhav Evam Vikas” which is penned by renowned academician  turned writer Dr. Narendra Kumar Mehta can be undoubtedly regarded as one of the best literary creations in the entire literary  history of  Nagar Brahman Samaj. In-fact, this is the second book in the row by the author, as prior to the publication of this treatise, Dr. Mehta had already published a book on “The Greatest Devotee-Poet Narsi Mehta”, which was highly acclaimed and appreciated by avid readers and critics all over India and abroad. The book is still in huge demand among Nagar Community. However, the present book is one step ahead in terms of its contents and treatment of subject matter.  Time to time efforts have been made to pen down the history of Nagar Brahman Samaj but perhaps for the first time a book like the present one is successful in providing the complete, compact and concrete history of Nagar Brahman Samaj. It is not a matter of exaggeration that the book can be called as encyclopedia of Nagar Brahman Samaj.  The book is written in a very simple and lucid but in effective language. After the close study of the book it can be stated easily that book is prepared after years of intense research and editorial work. Due care is taken to make the subject matter vivid, interesting, and informative. Publication of any printing material requires painstaking and sustainable efforts to this context this book appears to be a product of meticulous labour. The cover page of the book is designed in a very artistically manner as it has beautiful coloured photographs of the scared idol of Shri Hatkeshwar along with outer structure of the temple at Badnagar (Gujarat). The other photographs are of Lord Mahakaleshwar and symbol of Nagar Samaj. The Inner cover page has photographs of Hatkeshwar temples of Bambakhana and Urdupura , Ujjain (MP) respectively. The author of the book is also figured in one of the photographs. The inside back cover has photographs of the Harsiddhipal temple of lord Hatkeshwar. The other photographs are of the world famous Saint from Malwa , Pt kamal Kishore Nagarji Maharaj along with Om Hatkeshwar Ashram, Semli, Shajapur (MP) which is set up by Maharaj himself. The back cover page has photographs of Dashora Samaj Dharamshala, Ganggour Darwaja, ujjain (MP) and All Indian Dashora Samaj Dharamshala, Omkareshwar(MP).

To cover up the glorified and memorable history of Nagar Brahman Samaj , the book is divided into 21 chapters. The chapter 1 deals with the symbols of Nagar Brahman Samaj and their significance and relevance. The chapter 2 explores the historical facts about the Nagar Brahman Samaj. The chapter 3 narrates the mythological and historical saga of  Nagar Brahman Samaj. The chapter 4 describes the origin and development of Nagar Brahman Samaj. The chapter 5 succinctly unfolds the historical past of Nagar Brahman Samaj. The chapter 6 provides a general introduction of Gotra, Pravar, Avanthak, Kul, Devi, Ganpatiji, and Brhamaji. The chapter 7 highlights Gotra, Purush and all the 48 sanskars of Nagar Brahman Samaj. The Chapter 8 is about the location and facts about Badnagar and Hatkeshwar temple (Gujarat). The chapter 9 depicts subcasts of Nagar Brahman Samaj. The Chapter 10 describes the brief introduction of Dashora Brahman Samaj and chapter 11 further deals with the glimpses of history of Dashora Brahman Samaj ( Mahajan). The chapter 12 reveals various surnames that are prevalent in Nagar Brahman Samaj. The chapter 13 discusses the gems (Ratna) of Nagar Brahman Samaj who are source of inspiration for our younger generation. The chapter 14 is about sixteen sanskars of divij casts. The chapter 15 unfolds the secret behind the jap of 108 names of Lord Ganeshji, Shivji, Vishnuji, Hanumanji and Ma Gayatri.  The chapter 16 has 108 pious names of Lord Ganeshji, Shivji, Vishnuji, Hanumanji and Ma Gayatri.  The chapter 17 includes Shri Hatkeshwarsatvanashthka. The chapter 18 has  Shri Ha The chapter 19 portrays description of lord Shiva- Parvati temples located at different parts of the world. The penultimate chapter 20 of the book contains the historical tale of ancient and holy city of Ujjain (MP). The last chapter 21 has the list of referred study materials which are consulted in the course of writing this book. Moreover, last few pages of the book contain very useful information and sholka on Tweleve Jyotilinga and last but not least the famous bhajan of Saint Shiromani Narsi Mehta –“Vaishnav Jan To…….” has been cited. This book can be kept among the great collection of books in our home library. After going through the golden pages of the unforgettable book one can easily feel pride to be born as Nagar Brahaman as it enables one to become nostalgic about our eventful and remarkable past. Above all the cost of this literary treasure is only 50-/ Rs which is well within the reach of the pockets of common readers.

For more enquiry and order of the book interested readers can directly contact to the author on his following address:

Title of the Book :   “Nagar Brahman Samaj Ka Udbhav Evam Vikas”

Author                 :     Dr. Narendra Kumar Mehta

Address               :     M-1/7 (MBA QUARTERS),

                                  Vikram University Campus, Dewas Road, Ujjain (MP)

                                  PIN- 456010.

Contact                     Phone- 91-734-2510708. Mobile No. 91-734-9424560115

E-mail                         naveennmehta@yahoo.co.in ,      drnknmehta73@gmail.com