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Born in 1862 in Barpali, Sambalpur, Meher rose from humble beginnings as a weaver to become a literary giant. Despite lacking formal higher education, his mastery over the Odia language and Sanskrit classics allowed him to create masterpieces that bridged the gap between ancient traditions and modern sensibilities.