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obligation as a publisher. Today, 'Moraya Publication' is commanding high esteem
in the minds of readers through its more than 300 worth-reading standard books.
This wisdom of spreading noble and inspiring thoughts in the society at large has
its roots in the overall personality and character of Shri Dilip Mahajan. Diliprao
originally hails from Dharashiv Usmanabad. His father late Narhar Mahajan was a
teacher. Diliprao was born at Latur On 20th June, 1951. The Life of late Narharirao
was like a pillar of light showing path to others.
It was Samarth Ramdas Swami's advice to first lead happy family life, then strive
to accomplish higher spiritual goals and cause of welfare, which was meticulously
followed b y Narhar rao. He was called 'Dada' by all. While carrying out family
responsibilities well, Dada was fortunate enough to receive blessing of 'Sadguru'
.Dada was initiated and blessed by Girad Mathapati Samarth Goseva Parayana reversed
Anantdas Maharaj Ramdasi. This in the natural course, created amongst Diliprao and
his brothers ardent devotion for Lord Rama and Ramdasi cult and its noble ideals.
Diliprao's mother Radhabai was in the true sense ideal life partner of Narhar rao.
She rendered all support to him in his management of family as well as religious
activities. She stood with him firmly on the occasions of pains and pleasure.
On the strength of Narhar rao's high ideals, spirit of devotion to Lord Rama inculcated
in him since childhood and good teachings of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha, Diliprao's
personality and character developed perfectly. Having graduated in science and management
he undertook the social and religious work of Vivekananda Kendra in 1974. During
his tenure at Vivekananda Kendra he was fortunate enough to receive noble company
and guidance of a great personality, late Eknathji Ranade. While working with Eknathji
the qualities of management and organisation Diliprao got developed greatly. That
experience was a great help to him while managing the affairs of 'Moraya Publication'.
After diligently working for 6/7 years in the Vivekananda Kendra he felt that for
impressing certain thoughts on public mind, ready availability of books focussing
on those thoughts is all the necessary. Later, while managing the affairs of ‘Weekly
Vivek', 'India Book House' and 'Weekly Satyata'. Shri Mahajan discovered the real
aim of his life. The publication business actually showed him way of managing family
and the noble cause of people together, as thought by Samartha Ramdas Swami.
With an aim of making available to the society really good, thought-provoking and
culture-promoting literature, 'Moraya Publication' came to be established in the
most educated and cultured Dombivali town with the active support of knowledgeable
Dombivli residents, readers,respectable personalities,friends,Dombivali Nagari Sahakari
Bank, schools and colleges from Dombivali and colleagues from publication business,
the activites of 'Moraya Publication', developed like a growing tree. Along with
publications Shri. Mahajan conducted new experiment and activities. He organized
in different towns book fairs and literary fetes of writers, readers and thinkers.
He arranged exhibitions in schools with an intention of developing the personalities
of school children with noble thoughts and cultural teachings so that they should
become ideal citizens of our great nation. In this he provided motivation to the
school children and raised reading movement in children. He published an inspiring
set of books under the title "Tejacha Varasa"(our inspiring divine heritage) introducing
young generation the work and ideals of great personalities and saints. By acute
observation of prevailing social life, shri.Mahajan through his Moraya Publication
carried work of highlighting public opinions and thoughts effectively. Through the
books like' Kashmir: Dhumasate Barf ', 'Prakashachi Sawali', Hindu Arthshastra',
'hak Ayodhyechhi', Zelamchi Hak' , 'Ghusalan', Soviet Antaranga', and 'Mee to Hamal'
Moraya publication provided studied exposition on prevailing social subjects and
it proved to be a special feature of Moraya Publication. Shri.Mahajan strived hard
to make these books available to the society at large, at reasonable prices as a
gesture to repay society`s social obligations.
While projecting high ideals to the society Diliprao did not himself forgot to follow
them meticulously. This is to say, he wrought first and then taught. Publication
of books is actually a collective job. With cordial relation with and active co-operation
from writers, printers, technicians, artists, binders, distributors, and above all
readers, a half written manuscript gets converted into well-designed handy book.
It is really a difficult art to establish transparent business and maintain personal
relation with all of them. Diliprao, with his honest and straight forward nature,
has successfully acquired this art of amicability and cordiality in all his dealings
and relationship which make him a unique person!
For Diliorao, his wife Mrs.Surekha Mahajan is pillar of strength.She has actively
supported him right from the time when he was doing Vivekanand Kendra`s work. Dilip
and Surekha Mahajan together make an ideal couple supporting each other and pursuing
common goal of noble social service to humanity. A graduated in science and education
faculty Surekhatai worked as a teacher in the Swami Vivekananada Vidyamandir, Dombivali
for 30 years. She has last year retired as a Head Mistress of that school. Like
Diliprao, by her nature Surekhatai has also acquired that skill and art of collecting
people and maintaining cordial relationship with them. Hence during the last 25
years their house itself has become the main office of 'Moraya Publication'. For
convenient communication n 'Moraya Publication' has established its authorized office
since 1990 at Pune which is supposed to be the main centre of publication business.
Subject of each book under publication is a matter of live discussion in household
of Shri.Mahajan. The whole family including Diliprao`s close relatives gets involved
in production process of their books .Hence Moraya`s books and book publishing ceremonies
assume unique perspective and importance.(page9)Many celebrities, renounced writers
readily accept Moraya Publication`s invitation in its programs with little or no
honorarium.
In all these proceedings Mrs.Surekha Mahajn takes part not only as Diliprao`s wife,
but also as a writer, editor and compeer. Through this she has passed this spirit
of social responsibility to both of her daughters.
In this silver jubilee year of 'Moraya Publication' Diliprao`s both daughters, Mrs.
Yogini Athalye and Mrs. Gauri Deo are endeavoring to continue Moraya Publication`s
work in future as initiated from their parents.Mrs.Gauri Deo is actively involved
in Moraya Publication`s day-to-day work under the guidance of her experienced, learned
father.
We have before us the aim of widening scope and sphere of 'Moraya publication' in
accordance with changing times. By combining newer techniques and newer subjects
we shall publish in future more and more books which will be appreciated by the
readers. We will also strengthen the distribution system to facilitate easy availability
of books. By using Audio CD and e-book like mediums we wish to invite young generation
in the book world as readers. Moraya Publication enjoys a unique place in the hearts
readers. We shall maintain this position on our part and hope the same from our
esteemed readers and well-wishers.
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