Zaverchand Meghani: The Voice of Saurashtra

Zaverchand Meghani (1896–1947) stands as one of the tallest figures in Gujarati literature. Gandhi famously called him Rashtriya Shayar — the National Poet. Meghani walked from village to village across Saurashtra, recording dohas, bhajans, and folk tales that would otherwise have been lost to time.His work bridges the oral and written traditions of Gujarat. Collections like *Rasdhar* and *Sorathi Baharwatiya* are treasures of cultural memory. His freedom-era songs — *Koi No Ladakvayo*, *Chhelo Katoro* — still stir hearts today.