Book excerpt: Because of his prolific body of literary-work ranging from criticisms to poems to essays, biographies to an autobiography, translations, compiling a dictionary to an encyclopaedia and children's literature to spiritual writings Dr. Chandrakant Sheth is considered one of the most esteemed and celebrated litterateurs of the contemporary Gujarati literature. His extensive body of work offers a nuanced understanding and thorough analysis of literature, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike.Books like Saarth Jodnikosh have proved him a lexicographer par excellence. His widely read book Baal Vishwakosh, a children's encyclopaedia in Gujarati, stands as a beacon of reliable and engaging knowledge. His work also transcends religious boundaries and encompasses various aspects of spirituality which ranges from different topics of Hinduism to translating the Song of Songs from the Bible.Various awards have also expressed gratitude towards his resplendent writing-art. In 1986, Dhoolmani Paglio was awarded the coveted Sahitya Akademi Award. His work in children's literature-from poetry and storiestoan encyclopaedia-was conferred the Sahitya Akademi Balsahitya Award in 2018.