Sunday, February 8, 2026

Anand Kumar Ashodhiya: From IAF Skies to Literary Heights

Anand Kumar Ashodhiya: From IAF Skies to Literary Heights

Anand Kumar Ashodhiya: From IAF Skies to Literary Heights


Anand Kumar Ashodhiya, a retired Warrant Officer of the Indian Air Force with 32 years of service, has emerged as a vital force in preserving India's cultural heritage through poetry and publishing.[1][2] Known as Kavi Anand Shahpur in Haryana's literary circles, he now leads Avikavani Publishers from Mumbai, blending military discipline with poetic sensitivity.[4][3]

Military Roots and Literary Calling

Ashodhiya's career spanned aerial defense duties, instilling the precision that now shapes his writing in Hindi, Haryanvi, and English. After retiring, he founded Avikavani Publishers in Sonipat, Haryana, to champion folk traditions like Haryanvi Ragni and classical epics. His transition reflects a soldier's duty evolving into cultural stewardship, as noted in his LinkedIn profile and Issuewire feature.[1][2]

Major Works and Innovations

With over 13 titles and 380+ compositions, Ashodhiya reimagines epics for modern readers:

- **SĀKET: An English Transcreation** (2025) reframes Maithili Sharan Gupt's Ramayana through women's perspectives like Urmila and Kaikeyi.[10]

- **Antaryātrā — The Inner Journey** (2026) transliterates introspective dohā, geet, and ghazals into English.[11]

- **अथ मार्जरिका उवाच** (2025) symbolically encodes Indian history from Aryavarta to Amrit Kaal using 198 icons, narrated by a timeless cat "Mārgārika"—ideal for scholars and aspirants.[12][13]

Other gems include *अधराजण*, *हीर राँझा*, and *Niswarthi Udyoga Parva*, available on Pothi.com, Google Play, and Amazon.[6]

Awards and Recognition

Honored with the Haryanvi Sahitya Ratna (2025) and Kargil Vijay Samman, Ashodhiya elevates Pingal Shastra prosody in vernacular works. Press like Issuewire hails his "literary odyssey," positioning him as a bridge for global audiences.[2]

Legacy and Availability

Now based in Navi Mumbai, Ashodhiya's books—priced affordably at ₹200-450—preserve valor, devotion, and folk lore amid digital shifts. Explore his bibliography at anandkumarashodhiya.github.io or snag copies via Pothi.com for quick Indian delivery.[6][3] His story inspires: a sky guardian turned heritage sentinel.

Citations:

[1] Anand Kumar Ashodhiya - Avikavani Publishers 

[2] IAF Veteran Anand Kumar Ashodhiya's Literary Odyssey 

[3] Anand Kumar Ashodhiya | Official Biography & Bibliography 

[4] anand kumar ashodhiya 

[5] Books by Anand Kumar Ashodhiya on Google Play 

[6] Published Works Anand Kumar Ashodhiya 

[7] Anand Kumar Ashodhiya (कवि आनन्द शाहपुर) 

[8] NISWARTHI UDYOGA PARVA An English Translation 

[9] New Hindi Songs Geet Kavita 

[10] SĀKET: An English Transcreation by Anand Kumar Ashodhiya 

[11] Antaryātrā — The Inner Journey: An English Transliteration 

[12] अथ मार्जरिका उवाच 

[13] अथ मार्जरिका उवाच by Anand Kumar Ashodhiya - Books on ... 


Read More »

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

अथ मार्जरिका उवाच: भारतीय इतिहास का प्रतीकात्मक महासंग्राम - आनन्द कुमार आशोधिया

 

अथ मार्जरिका उवाच: भारतीय इतिहास का प्रतीकात्मक महासंग्राम

अथ मार्जरिका उवाच: भारतीय इतिहास का प्रतीकात्मक महासंग्राम

(वृहद महाकाव्य — आदिकाल से 2025 तक)

"मार्जरिका ने कहा..." — एक क्रांतिकारी साहित्यिक नवाचार

क्या इतिहास केवल तारीखों का ढेर है, या प्रतीकों की रहस्यमयी भाषा?

आनन्द कुमार आशोधिया (कवि आनन्द शाहपुर) की नवीनतम कृति अथ मार्जरिका उवाच हिंदी साहित्य में अभूतपूर्व प्रयोग है। यह आदिकालीन आर्यावर्त से 2025 के 'अमृत काल' तक के संपूर्ण भारतीय कालक्रम को 198 मानकीकृत प्रतीकों के माध्यम से डिकोड करती है।

ISBN: 978-93-5619-397-0 | अविकावनी प्रकाशन | 2025

मार्जरिका: समय की तटस्थ साक्षी

मार्जरिका (काल-जयी बिल्ली) — नायक, नायिका, और कथावाचक। यह संपूर्ण महाकाव्य उसके मुख से निकलता है, जो:

✅ शुष्क ऐतिहासिक तथ्यों से परे → राष्ट्र की चेतना को टटोलता है

✅ 'श्वेत कपोतों' (प्रारंभिक स्वतंत्रता) से 'महाबाघों' (आधुनिक पौरुष) तक

✅ 'रानी की तानाशाही', 'मौन कपोत' शासन से 'डिजिटल यज्ञ', 'नभ-सारथी' तक

✅ राज्यों को भौगोलिक सीमाओं से परे → 'दर्रों की भूमि' से 'धरती का स्वर्ग'

प्रतीक-कोष: साहित्यिक क्रांति के 198 प्रतीक

विशेषता #1: पुस्तक के अंत में मानकीकृत प्रतीक कोष — जटिल राजनीतिक/सामाजिक परिवर्तनों को साहित्यिक रूप।

उदाहरण:

🌑 रानी की तानाशाही → Emergency 1975-77

🕊️ मौन कपोत → राजनीतिक मौनता  

⚡ डिजिटल यज्ञ → Digital India  

🚀 नभ-सारथी → Chandrayaan Missions

लेखक:  आनन्द कुमार आशोधिया

🇮🇳 पूर्व IAF वारंट ऑफिसर | पिंगल शास्त्र विशेषज्ञ | अविकावनी प्रकाशन संस्थापक

32 वर्षीय वायुसेना सेवा के बाद हिंदी-हरियाणवी साहित्य को समर्पित। हरीाणवी साहित्य रत्न (2025) सम्मान प्राप्त।

यह पुस्तक किसके लिए?

👨‍🎓 IAS/PCS अभ्यर्थी — वस्तुनिष्ठ इतिहास दृष्टिकोण
📚 राजनीति विज्ञान शोधार्थी — प्रतीकात्मक विश्लेषण
✍️ कवि/साहित्यकार — नवाचारपूर्ण छंद विधा
🇮🇳 जागरूक नागरिक — राष्ट्र-रथ का निष्पक्ष चित्रण

नेटवर्क के लिए महत्व

💼 नेतृत्व → प्रतीकात्मक सोच के उदाहरण

🎯 नीति-निर्माता → ऐतिहासिक नीतियों का पुनर्पाठ

🌐 वैश्विक दृष्टि → भारत का 5000 वर्ष यात्रा

प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं से लेकर कॉर्पोरेट रणनीति तक — यह महाकाव्य प्रतीकात्मक चिंतन का संदर्भ ग्रंथ है।

📩LinkedIn Profile

Goodreads 

Amazon Author Central 

Github Website 


🌐 पुस्तक लिंक: Google Play | Pothi

#अथमार्जरिका उवाच #भारतीयइतिहास #हिंदीमहाकाव्य #आनन्दकुमारआशोधिया #अविकावनीप्रकाशन #HaryanviLiterature #IafVeteran

आपका प्रिय प्रतीक कौन सा है? कमेंट में साझा करें! 


Read More »

Friday, January 30, 2026

IAF Veteran Anand Kumar Ashodhiya’s Literary Odyssey

IAF Veteran Anand Kumar Ashodhiya’s Literary Odyssey

IAF Veteran Anand Kumar Ashodhiya’s Literary Odyssey


Anand Kumar Ashodhiya is a retired Warrant Officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) who transitioned from military service to a prolific career as a literary scholar, poet, and preserver of Haryanvi folk heritage. His "literary odyssey" is characterized by a commitment to documenting oral traditions and applying rigorous scholarly standards, such as Pingal Shastra (prosody), to regional literature. 


Key Literary Focus Areas

Cultural Preservation: Ashodhiya is known for documenting traditional Haryanvi folk epics (Ragnis), ensuring they are preserved with technical accuracy through prosodic reviews.

Linguistic Scholarship: He produces works in Hindi, Haryanvi, and English, often adapting ancient Indian epics and regional folklore for modern audiences.

Philosophical & Patriotic Themes: His poetry often blends spiritual depth with national pride, reflecting his background as a veteran. 


Notable Works

Ashodhiya has authored over 13 major works, including: 

Adhirājan (2022/2025): A folk epic written in the traditional Ragni form.

SĀKET (2025): An English trans-creation of a significant literary work.

Heer Ranjha (2025): A collection of Haryanvi Ragnis accompanied by analysis and Pingal reviews.

Ath Marjarika Uvach (2025): A symbolic Hindi epic exploring Indian history through 2025.

NISWARTHI UDYOGA PARVA (2025): An English rendering of the Mahabharata’s Udyoga Parva.

Antaryātrā (2026): An introspective work available as an English transliteration. 


Through his publishing venture, Avikavani Publishers, he continues to elevate Haryanvi literature by providing a platform for traditional art forms and modern free-verse poetry. 

Read More »