Pandurang Sadashiv Sane, better known as `Sane Guruji' is known to be an emotional, sensitive freedom fighter.
His literature, aimed at educating children,
continues to inspire the young and old.His major novels are Shyamchi Aai (Shyam's Mother), Astik (The Believer), God Shevat (Sweet Ending), and a marathi translation of Tolstoy's book What is Art?, entitled Kala Mhanaje Kay? Guruji's contribution to children's literature remains unparalled to this day.