V. J. P. Saldanha
Vincent John Peter Saldanha | |
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Born | 9 June 1925 littérateur, dramatist, novelist, short-story writer, and poet |
Nationality | Indian |
Genre | Historical fiction, detective fiction |
Spouse | Lilly Saldanha (1979–2000) |
Vincent John Peter Saldanha (Konkani: विन्सॆंट जॊन पीटर सल्दान्हा (Devanagari), ವಿನ್ಸೆಂಟ್ ಜಾನ್ ಪೀಟರ್ ಸಾಲ್ಡಾನಾ (Kannada); 9 June 1925 – 22 February 2000) was an Indian Konkani language littérateur, dramatist, novelist, short-story writer and poet. He made significant contributions to Konkani literature as a poet, dramatist, novelist, and a litterateur.[1]
Saldanha maintained a strong Catholic identity in his writings, and his main themes were the sufferings of 60,000 Mangalorean Catholics during their 15-year captivity at Seringapatam imposed by the Muslim ruler Tipu Sultan from 1784 to 1799, and the oppression of Goan Catholics during the Goa Inquisition.[2][3] He was popularly referred to by his pen-name Khadap (The Rock).[1]
Early life and education
Vincent John Peter Saldanha was born on 9 June 1925, the eight child to Martin Ligoury Saldanha and Theresa Saldanha in the
Soon after his intermediate studies, he took up a job as a Physical instructor and a teacher of English at the Padua High School in Mangalore.[6] Saldanha was also interested in sports and physical development. He used to read foreign books on muscle building,[6] and also used to train youth in weightlifting.[7] Later, he migrated to
Literary career
In
Saldanha had written 14 books on the sufferings endured by the
His novel Saiba Bhogos (Forgive O God!) deals with the Goa Inquisition and Portuguese oppression of the Goan Hindus and Catholics in the eighteenth century.[3] Saldanha received wide praise and critical acclaim for his novels. One of his novels, Sardarachi Sinol, was even turned into a very successful play.[3] Saldanha was also a poet; his best known poem being Konkanche Shethkaar (The Farmers of Konkan).[13] In recognition for his prolific contributions to Konkani literature, Saldanha was the recipient of several awards, most notably by the All-India Writers' Conference in 1975.[5]
Personal life
Saldanha was a devout
Last years
In 1978 at the age of 53, Saldanha obtained his master's degree in Sociology.[8] He also developed an avid interest in Alternative medicine (more specifically point pressure) methods and Dr. Edward Bach's herbal remedies. He co-authored a book on Naturopathy with Dr. I.G. Hukkeri. Later, he did a course in Naturopathy and obtained the ND, DHM, MD (AM) and RMP (AM) degrees.[8]
The last decade of Saldanha's life was devoted to the compilation of an English–Konkani dictionary. This work entitled 20th Century English–Konkani Concise (
Citations
- ^ a b c d Akademi & George 1992, p. 217
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 1
- ^ a b c d e f g Sardesai 2000, p. 256
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 59
- ^ a b c Lobo 2000, p. 468
- ^ a b c D'Souza 2004, p. 6
- ^ a b D'Souza 2004, p. 7
- ^ a b c d e D'Souza 2004, p. 11
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 8
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 10
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 62
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 33
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 75
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 20
- Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd Mangalore. Archived from the originalon 12 October 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 13
- ^ D'Souza 2004, p. 18
References
- D'Souza, Edwin J. F. (2004). V.J.P. Saldanha (Makers of Indian literature). Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-2028-7. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ISBN 81-7201-664-6. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- Akademi, Sahitya; ISBN 978-81-7201-324-0. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ISBN 978-81-87609-01-8..