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THE LITTERATEUR

Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy is a distinguished multilingual author, spiritual thinker, and scholar who has made remarkable contributions to literature, spirituality, philosophy, Indian culture and the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba. Writing extensively in English, Hindi, and Odia, he has authored numerous books that continue to inspire seekers, scholars, and devotees across the world.

His writings seamlessly blend spiritual wisdom, philosophical depth, cultural heritage, and devotional expression. Over the years, his works have transcended linguistic and geographical boundaries through translations into numerous Indian and international languages.

Selected Works by Dr. C.B. Satpathy:

  • Shirdi Sai Baba and Other Perfect Masters (2001), published by Sterling Publishers, New Delhi. Apart from English and Hindi language, the book has been translated into many regional languages like Assamese, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Bengali, Gujarati, etc. in addition to international languages such as German, Slovenian, Spanish and Nepalese.
     

  • 'Bhakti Naivedya' (2004) comprises of devotional poems and lyrics in Odia language published by Shri Sai Sadhana Trust, Bhubaneswar.
     

  • 'Sai Sharan Main' (2005) comprises of devotional poems and lyrics in the Hindi language published by Sterling Publishers, New Delhi.
     

  • 'Baba May I Answer' (2009), published in English and Hindi language by Sterling Publishers, New Delhi has been translated into many regional languages like Assamese, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Bengali, Gujarati, etc.
     

  • 'Gopya ru Agopya' (2010), a book on Hindu Cosmology, Cosmogony and Hindu Spiritual Science written in Odia language in fourteen lettered poetic meter has also been translated into Sanskrit and Hindi languages.
     

  • 'Shri Sai Smarane' (2012) comprises of devotional poems and lyrics in Odia language.
     

  • 'Shri Sai Satcharita,' translated version of the original writing in Marathi by “Dabholkar,” the epic book on the life and teachings of Shri Sai Baba. 
     

  • 'Shri Guru Bhagwat' : Among Dr. Satpathy’s most celebrated literary contributions is his monumental work, Shri Guru Bhagwat, originally composed in Odia. Written in the unique Nabakshari poetic metre, this epic work comprehensively explores the timeless Guru Parampara—the sacred Guru-disciple tradition that forms the foundation of Indian spiritual culture. Spanning nine volumes composed over nearly a decade, Shri Guru Bhagwat contains approximately 38,000 lines and is regarded as an encyclopaedic treatise on spirituality, Guru Bhakti, and the profound relationship between Guru and disciple. Portions of the work have also been composed in musical form and rendered by acclaimed singers in multiple languages, including Odia, Telugu, Assamese, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, and Maithili. The universal appeal of Shri Guru Bhagwat has led to its translation into twenty four languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Kashmiri to name a few.

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The popularity of the book has surpassed geographical boundaries, as evident from the fact that this book has been translated and sung by non-Odia speaking people throughout India and the world. English versions of Vol I to V and Hindi Vol-I to VII have also been published. Some of the volumes of the epic treatise have also been translated and published in Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Sindhi, Kashmiri, Marathi, Sanskrit and Telugu languages.

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To celebrate and document the impact of this extraordinary work, two companion volumes—Shri Guru Bhagwat Divyanubhava (Vol. I) and Shri Guru Bhagwat Divyanubhuti (Vol. II)—were published, featuring reflections and tributes from distinguished personalities from literary, academic, administrative, and philanthropic fields in India and abroad.

  • Dr. Satpathy was instrumental in translating Shri Sai Satcharita into Brail language and distributed it freely among the blind devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba.

  • Under the inspiration of Dr. Satpathy, the book “God who descended on earth” was translated into French, Spanish and Nepalese languages; and Shirdi Sai Baba’s Aartis were also translated into Spanish, Odia, Hindi and English languages.

  • Shirdi Sai Baba: An Inspiring Life (2024, Harper Collins , Dr. Satpathy utilizes rare British Raj intelligence reports, historical archives, and first-hand interviews with direct descendants of Baba's closest disciples. Also available in Hindi, Odia, Marathi, Gujarati.

  • New Findings of Shirdi Sai Baba (2019, Sterling Publisher), Dr. Satpathy uncovers unknown historical facts about Sai Baba, the village of Shirdi, and his contemporaries. It provides evidence-based insights into the saint's life, his timeline, and his role in protecting devotees during India's freedom struggle.

Beyond his contributions as an author, Dr. Satpathy is an avid scholar and collector of rare literary works. His personal library houses an extensive collection of rare books, journals, manuscripts, and historical documents in English and Odia, some dating back to the early nineteenth century.

This invaluable collection serves as a resource for researchers and scholars, reflecting his lifelong commitment to preserving literary and cultural heritage for future generations.

Click here to learn more about the books authored by Dr. C.B. Satpathy.

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