परीक्षा गुरु

Pariksha Guru, written by Lala Srinivasdas in the late 19th century, is one of the earliest Hindi novels.

Set in colonial India, it offers moral and practical guidance to young men navigating the challenges of modern education, social change, and family expectations. Through its didactic yet engaging narrative, the novel serves as a cultural document reflecting the tensions between tradition and modernity.