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This ebook is from Lokbharti Prakashan, a noted publishing house of Hindi literature.
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108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1938
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Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'
118 books302 followersRamdhari Singh 'Dinkar' (September 23, 1908 – April 24, 1974) was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist, patriot and academic,[1][2] who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi poets. He remerged as a poet of rebellion as a consequence of his nationalist poetry written in the days before Indian independence. His poetry exuded veer rasa, and he has been hailed as a Rashtrakavi ("National poet") on account of his inspiring patriotic compositions.[3]
As a mark of respect for him, his portrait was unveiled in the Central Hall of Parliament of India by the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh on his centenary year, 2008.[4][5] On 23 November 2012, the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee gave away Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' Sahitya Ratna Samman to 21 prominent writers and social workers at a function organized in Rashtrapati Bhavan.[6] On the occasion, the President recalled the contribution of Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' in the freedom struggle and his service to Hindi literature.[6] Poet and former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke of Dinkarji in high esteem.[7] Others who have praised his literary genius include Shivraj Patil, Lal Krishna Advani, Somnath Chatterjee, Gulab Khandelwal, Bhawani Prasad Mishra, and Seth Govind Das.[8]
Dinkar initially supported the revolutionary movement during the Indian independence struggle, but later became a Gandhian. However, he used to call himself a 'Bad Gandhian' because he supported the feelings of indignation and revenge among the youth.[9] In Kurukshetra, he accepted that war is destructive but argued that it is necessary for the protection of freedom. He was close to prominent nationalists of the time such as Rajendra Prasad, Anugrah Narayan Sinha, Sri Krishna Sinha, Rambriksh Benipuri and Braj Kishore Prasad.
Dinkar was elected three times to the Rajya Sabha, and he was the member of this house from April 3, 1952 CE to January 26, 1964 CE,[9] and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1959.[9] He was also the Vice Chancellor of Bhagalpur University (Bhagalpur, Bihar) in the early 1960s.
During The Emergency, Jayaprakash Narayan had attracted a gathering of one lakh people at the Ramlila grounds and recited Dinkar's famous poem: Singhasan Khaali Karo Ke Janata Aaati Hai (Devanagari: सिंहासन खाली करो कि जनता आती है; "Vacate the throne, for the people come").[10]
As a mark of respect for him, his portrait was unveiled in the Central Hall of Parliament of India by the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh on his centenary year, 2008.[4][5] On 23 November 2012, the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee gave away Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' Sahitya Ratna Samman to 21 prominent writers and social workers at a function organized in Rashtrapati Bhavan.[6] On the occasion, the President recalled the contribution of Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' in the freedom struggle and his service to Hindi literature.[6] Poet and former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke of Dinkarji in high esteem.[7] Others who have praised his literary genius include Shivraj Patil, Lal Krishna Advani, Somnath Chatterjee, Gulab Khandelwal, Bhawani Prasad Mishra, and Seth Govind Das.[8]
Dinkar initially supported the revolutionary movement during the Indian independence struggle, but later became a Gandhian. However, he used to call himself a 'Bad Gandhian' because he supported the feelings of indignation and revenge among the youth.[9] In Kurukshetra, he accepted that war is destructive but argued that it is necessary for the protection of freedom. He was close to prominent nationalists of the time such as Rajendra Prasad, Anugrah Narayan Sinha, Sri Krishna Sinha, Rambriksh Benipuri and Braj Kishore Prasad.
Dinkar was elected three times to the Rajya Sabha, and he was the member of this house from April 3, 1952 CE to January 26, 1964 CE,[9] and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1959.[9] He was also the Vice Chancellor of Bhagalpur University (Bhagalpur, Bihar) in the early 1960s.
During The Emergency, Jayaprakash Narayan had attracted a gathering of one lakh people at the Ramlila grounds and recited Dinkar's famous poem: Singhasan Khaali Karo Ke Janata Aaati Hai (Devanagari: सिंहासन खाली करो कि जनता आती है; "Vacate the throne, for the people come").[10]
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December 4, 2017DNF at 25% - Flies above my head.
Finding it difficult to understand many Hindi words.
Shall pick again if I find a version with footnotes. :(
Finding it difficult to understand many Hindi words.
Shall pick again if I find a version with footnotes. :(
March 12, 2018
Compilation of poems by Dinkar i n Veer Ras. Some good ones are Asamay Awahan, Swarg Dahan, Van Phulon Ki Or, Basant Ke Nam Par, Vipthaga, Takdir ka Bantwara (on Congress and Muslim League fight), Alokdhanwa, Hahakar, Pranati, etc.
First published in 1938 these works carry the pre-independence time and its essence where the call is to the masses to rise and take hold of its destiny. Beautiful writing, beautiful (and tough words in Hindi) expression, brave thoughts.
First published in 1938 these works carry the pre-independence time and its essence where the call is to the masses to rise and take hold of its destiny. Beautiful writing, beautiful (and tough words in Hindi) expression, brave thoughts.
February 27, 2024
It is not possible to rate Rashtrakavi Dinkarji’s poems and this anthology is no different. Most poems are of Veer Ras and such fluid hindi. The only problem or rather shortcoming was more of me as a reader who is still to be cultivated enough to appreciate it. Plus maybe the flow was counterintuitive.
Irrespective, I wish more and more people read Dinkarji.
Irrespective, I wish more and more people read Dinkarji.
March 30, 2021
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रामधारी सिंह दिनकर वह नाम है जो एक बकरे को शेर से लड़ा दे। वीर रस की कविताओं में दिनकर जी को सबसे ऊपर रखा जाएगा।
रामधारी सिंह दिनकर वह नाम है जो एक बकरे को शेर से लड़ा दे। वीर रस की कविताओं में दिनकर जी को सबसे ऊपर रखा जाएगा।
February 20, 2023
Uttam
Written prior to independence of India, an inspiring book expressing passionate emotions of the youth of the era, must read.
Written prior to independence of India, an inspiring book expressing passionate emotions of the youth of the era, must read.
December 9, 2023
बँधा तूफान हूं, चलना मना है,
बँधी उद्दाम निर्झर-धार हूं मैं;
कहूं क्या, कौन हूं? क्या आग मेरी?
बँधी है लेखनी, लाचार हूं मैं।
बँधी उद्दाम निर्झर-धार हूं मैं;
कहूं क्या, कौन हूं? क्या आग मेरी?
बँधी है लेखनी, लाचार हूं मैं।
January 5, 2025
Very strong hindi. Could not understand most of it. Left it halfway. Not my cup of tea/ not my bug of beer. Sorry Dinkar ji.
July 22, 2016
An OK collection of poems by Dinkar. Nothing as compared to his later works.
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