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Thursday, December 21, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1885-86)
Rabindranath welcomes new year eve of 1807 [11april 1885] with three songs written in the last year. At the beginning of the year the book titled "alochana" of Rabindranath was published. The book was dedicated to his father Maharshi Detvendra nath Tagore.Padaratnabali was published in 25th July 1885
At the first part of Baishakh a magazine, titled Balak, edited by jnanadanandini and managed by Rabindranath was published.
bal golap more bal, probably this is the first printed Rabindrasangeet, appeared in Balaka.
In 1885 [after the death of Kadambari] Rabindranath wrote that for sometime, it appeared in my a peculiar some abnormality in his dresses and behavior . I did not bother a little what others think about me. I put on a thick wrapper on my Dhoti and went to Thackers Spink & Co. to purchase some books. But this did not last long.
An attempt to establish a school and in the essay "lathir upar lathi" Rabindranath's thought on education is available.
In seven issues of Balak Rabindranath's Rajarshi was published.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1884-85)
Rabindranath wrote four songs in new year eve.After the death of Kaadambari the publication of Bharati was stopped. This decision was not carried out. Swrnakumari Devi took the responsibility of editing of Bharati.An advertisement was published in Hindu Patriot under the signature of Dwijendranath.
In this year four books of Rabindranath was published. Prakritir Parishodh, Nalini, Saishab Sangeet, and Bhanusingha Dhakurer Padabali. Within very few days a collection of Rabindranath's poems of his younger age was published under the title Saishab Sangeet . A collection of 17 poems were included in it. Many of them were found in Malati Punthi.
So far the books of Rabindranath were published from Jorasanko, Some books were sold to Peoples' Librry, Canning Library, Sanskrita Press depository.But its volume was not satisfactory. For that reason Rabindranath sold at the rate of 2309.00 .
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1883-84)
The first day of the year 1290 [13 April 1883] started with the prayer of New year in the Maharshi Bhavan.Two songs 1. sakha tumi accho kothay, and 2. pravu elem kothay wrote by Rabindranath.
After a few days Rabindranath , on 2nd May, went to attend 20th ceremony of Brahmmo Samaj at Shyambazar , established by Kashiswari in Nandan Bagan.Sree Ramkrishna was present on invitation.
In the critical estimate of Bharati of Baishakh issue of 1290 , it was said , " Many a time readers became tired by reading monotonous poems written by Rabindrababu, I`f one reads "Saadh" his ideas about Rabindrababu will be changed. ....but after reading his 2/1 national songs the heart of the sleepery Bengalees became alert and sad to observe that his voice remained silent about this."
Observing the criticism Rabindranath became unsatisfied .
In the criticism column of Bhadra Ashwin iussue of Bharati 1291 the "Bauler gaan/ sangeet sangraha Bauler Gatha " was criticism.
The kabya grantha "'Pravat sangeet'" was published ion 11 May 1883. Rabindranath wrote in the advertisement column , "Pravat Sangeet was published. "Avimanini Nirjharini" was not written by me. "Nirjharer Swapnabhanga" being published one of my respected friend had written that poem.
The poem Abhimanini Nirjharini Swapnabhangha was written in the line of Nirjharer swapnabhanga but this was not written by Rabindranath Both the poems were published in "Pravat Sangeet"..
After the publication of Pravat Sangeet Bhudev Chandra Mukhopadhyay
In this month eleventh book of Rabindranath , third prose book , and first collection of essays " Bibidha Prasanga" were published. The essays were published in Bharati.
No criticism were published excepting in the 8th oct 1883 in Hindu Patriot.
Rabindranath went to Karoyar in a large party and wrote "Prakritir Prtishodh" , Natya kabya.
At this time Rabindranath was busy in publication of his sixth kabya grantha "chabi O gaan".RAbindranath also wrote prose natya "nalini"
After a few days Rabindranath , on 2nd May, went to attend 20th ceremony of Brahmmo Samaj at Shyambazar , established by Kashiswari in Nandan Bagan.Sree Ramkrishna was present on invitation.
In the critical estimate of Bharati of Baishakh issue of 1290 , it was said , " Many a time readers became tired by reading monotonous poems written by Rabindrababu, I`f one reads "Saadh" his ideas about Rabindrababu will be changed. ....but after reading his 2/1 national songs the heart of the sleepery Bengalees became alert and sad to observe that his voice remained silent about this."
Observing the criticism Rabindranath became unsatisfied .
In the criticism column of Bhadra Ashwin iussue of Bharati 1291 the "Bauler gaan/ sangeet sangraha Bauler Gatha " was criticism.
The kabya grantha "'Pravat sangeet'" was published ion 11 May 1883. Rabindranath wrote in the advertisement column , "Pravat Sangeet was published. "Avimanini Nirjharini" was not written by me. "Nirjharer Swapnabhanga" being published one of my respected friend had written that poem.
The poem Abhimanini Nirjharini Swapnabhangha was written in the line of Nirjharer swapnabhanga but this was not written by Rabindranath Both the poems were published in "Pravat Sangeet"..
After the publication of Pravat Sangeet Bhudev Chandra Mukhopadhyay
In this month eleventh book of Rabindranath , third prose book , and first collection of essays " Bibidha Prasanga" were published. The essays were published in Bharati.
No criticism were published excepting in the 8th oct 1883 in Hindu Patriot.
Rabindranath went to Karoyar in a large party and wrote "Prakritir Prtishodh" , Natya kabya.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1882-1883) -[contd]
Possibly the first Kabya-sankalan, Sandhya Sangeet, of Rabindranath was published in Asharh, 5th July 1882, vide Bengal Library Catalogue. In the first edition of Sandhya Sangeet 25 poems were published of which 12 poems were published earlier in Bharati.
Indirect criticism was available in two sources, known from Rabindranath's version.
1.Bankim Chandra and 2 Priya nath Sen. About Priya nath Sen Rabindranath wrote, " By writing this Sandhya Sangeet I got such a friend, Priya nath Sen , whose inspiration helped me in creatng more Kabyas . Either he lost confidence on me by reading BhagnaHriday of me, but this time I conquered his mind.
About Bankimchandra he wrote, " When Ramesh Babu was going to garland Bankimchandra in the marriage ceremony of his eldest daughter, Bankim Babu took it and garlanded me instantly and said he deserves it . He also asked Ramesh Babu whether he read Sandhya Sangeet ?"
This was the first time , I was garlanded.
Attempt to establish Saraswast Sammelan by Jyotirindranath and Rabindranath was mentioned earlier. Rabindranath wrote " in the month of Shraban of 1289 the first session of Saraswat Sammelan was held.
Rabindranath went to Darjeeling for the first time along to live with Jyotirindranath and Kadambari had gone there earlier.Here he perceived deeply what he had seen in Sadar Street. While staying here he wrote "Pratidwani"
The second Geeti Natya , Kaal Mrigaya, of Rabindranath was published in 5th Dec 1882. He became busy to stage it.It was called the Kal Mrigaya, The Fateful Hunt. The plot was based on the story of the accidental killing of the blind hermit's only son by King Dasaratha.Rabindranath wrote , " after Balmiki Prativa I created another Geetinaatya -Kiaal Mrigaya.
Sree Gurudas Chattopadhya, Bengal Medical Library gave an advertisement in Somprakash at the address 07 no. College Street , Kolkata, ,
Apart from this Bankim Babur,, Sanjib Babur , Michael, Dinabandhu, Ramesh Babu, Rabindra, Jitendra [Jyotirindra] Babur etc sakal rakamer bhalo pustak paoya jay.
It is to be noted here that the name Rabindranath is along the same line of Bankim Chandra and others.
Rabindranath wrote after publishing "Bauthakuranir Hat", "After being published this book , I got an unwanted note from Bankim Chandra."
Indirect criticism was available in two sources, known from Rabindranath's version.
1.Bankim Chandra and 2 Priya nath Sen. About Priya nath Sen Rabindranath wrote, " By writing this Sandhya Sangeet I got such a friend, Priya nath Sen , whose inspiration helped me in creatng more Kabyas . Either he lost confidence on me by reading BhagnaHriday of me, but this time I conquered his mind.
About Bankimchandra he wrote, " When Ramesh Babu was going to garland Bankimchandra in the marriage ceremony of his eldest daughter, Bankim Babu took it and garlanded me instantly and said he deserves it . He also asked Ramesh Babu whether he read Sandhya Sangeet ?"
This was the first time , I was garlanded.
Attempt to establish Saraswast Sammelan by Jyotirindranath and Rabindranath was mentioned earlier. Rabindranath wrote " in the month of Shraban of 1289 the first session of Saraswat Sammelan was held.
Rabindranath went to Darjeeling for the first time along to live with Jyotirindranath and Kadambari had gone there earlier.Here he perceived deeply what he had seen in Sadar Street. While staying here he wrote "Pratidwani"
Sree Gurudas Chattopadhya, Bengal Medical Library gave an advertisement in Somprakash at the address 07 no. College Street , Kolkata, ,
Apart from this Bankim Babur,, Sanjib Babur , Michael, Dinabandhu, Ramesh Babu, Rabindra, Jitendra [Jyotirindra] Babur etc sakal rakamer bhalo pustak paoya jay.
It is to be noted here that the name Rabindranath is along the same line of Bankim Chandra and others.
Rabindranath wrote after publishing "Bauthakuranir Hat", "After being published this book , I got an unwanted note from Bankim Chandra."
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1882-1883)
Jyotirindranath was living with his wife in 10 no. Sadar Street, by the side of the Museum , Chowrangee Road. Rabindranath stayed there with them during Chaitra 1288.Now he is an young man of 21.
While staying in the house at Sadar Steet Rabindranath had a turning pt. in his life which he wrote in his Jibansmriti. " The point where Sadar Street ended overlooked the trees of Free School Street.One day standing on the veranda I looked in the direction where the sun rays of the rising sun were coming through the leaves and the branches of the trees. All on a sudden, while looking through the sunrise, a curtain began to remove from his eyes.I found that the whole universe is filled with wonderful grandeur and the waves of beauty is flowing everywhere.The grief that is arranged in layers in my heart vanished instantly and the brightness of the world entered in my heart. On that day the poetry "nirjharer swsapnabhanga" came from heart like a spring." He also termed this elsewhere as divine.
Even after writing "Nirjharer Swapnabhanga" [Aji e pravate rabir Kar, kamone pashila praner par]
Rabindranath wrote, "Still then the joyful mood of the universe continues" even after the completion of Nirjharer Swapnabhangha At that time nothing remains which are not dear to him.
Rabindranath wrote "Pravat Utsaab" at this time though it was published some times later in Bharaati,Paush, Issue.He also wrote Ananta Maran [Bharati. Ashwin} and Ananta Jiban [Tattwabodhini, Paush}
Baishakh issue of Bharati
Bau Thakuranir Haat,
Aami Haara.[paraner andhakar aranya majjhare]
Apart from this Rabindranath wrote , in Baishakh issue, "Debatar Manushyatwa aarop" and some critical essays . The former one is as a result studying biology and astrology.
Nagendranath Gupta [?1861 - 1940] was one of the close friend of Rabindranath in his early days. Rabindranath critically wrote an essay on Nagendranath 's "Swapan Sangeet" kaby grantha; "This is a small Kaby Grantha. The writer is not yet expert in writing. But in many places it is as good as a poem bears sign of a poet of its writer.
Nagendranath Gupta [?1861 - 1940] was one of the close friend of Rabindranath in his early days. Rabindranath critically wrote an essay on Nagendranath 's "Swapan Sangeet" kaby grantha; "This is a small Kaby Grantha. The writer is not yet expert in writing. But in many places it is as good as a poem bears sign of a poet of its writer.
They became close with the help of Abinash Chandra Chakrabarty, son of Biharilal Chakrabarty having influence on the group of writers of Barati. Nagendranath wrote about Rabindranath,
"Rabindranath Tagore was just twenty years old when I first met him and we have been friends ever since .....At that time he was a tall , slender young man with finally chiselled features . He wore his hair long, curlued down his back and had a short beard ...Two of his early lyrical works Sandhya Sangeet and Pravat Sangeet, had just been published."
Rabindranath wrote , "at this time it came in the minds of Jyotidada to form a Parishad with the litterateurs of Bengal. The main motto of this association was to fix up the the translated form of a Bengali word and to take measures for all round development of Bengali literature."
This thought was in accordance of the thinking of Civilian John Beams in 1872. [was a civil servant in British India and an author. He served in the Punjab from March 1859, to late 1861 and in Bengal from December 1861 until the conclusion of his service in 1893. He was also a scholar of Indian history, literature and linguistics. His great work was a comparative grammar of Indo-Aryan languages, published in 3 volumes in 1872–1879.
This association was named as Saraswat Sammelan.
While staying in the house at Sadar Steet Rabindranath had a turning pt. in his life which he wrote in his Jibansmriti. " The point where Sadar Street ended overlooked the trees of Free School Street.One day standing on the veranda I looked in the direction where the sun rays of the rising sun were coming through the leaves and the branches of the trees. All on a sudden, while looking through the sunrise, a curtain began to remove from his eyes.I found that the whole universe is filled with wonderful grandeur and the waves of beauty is flowing everywhere.The grief that is arranged in layers in my heart vanished instantly and the brightness of the world entered in my heart. On that day the poetry "nirjharer swsapnabhanga" came from heart like a spring." He also termed this elsewhere as divine.
Even after writing "Nirjharer Swapnabhanga" [Aji e pravate rabir Kar, kamone pashila praner par]
Rabindranath wrote, "Still then the joyful mood of the universe continues" even after the completion of Nirjharer Swapnabhangha At that time nothing remains which are not dear to him.
Rabindranath wrote "Pravat Utsaab" at this time though it was published some times later in Bharaati,Paush, Issue.He also wrote Ananta Maran [Bharati. Ashwin} and Ananta Jiban [Tattwabodhini, Paush}
Baishakh issue of Bharati
Bau Thakuranir Haat,
Aami Haara.[paraner andhakar aranya majjhare]
Apart from this Rabindranath wrote , in Baishakh issue, "Debatar Manushyatwa aarop" and some critical essays . The former one is as a result studying biology and astrology.
Nagendranath Gupta [?1861 - 1940] was one of the close friend of Rabindranath in his early days. Rabindranath critically wrote an essay on Nagendranath 's "Swapan Sangeet" kaby grantha; "This is a small Kaby Grantha. The writer is not yet expert in writing. But in many places it is as good as a poem bears sign of a poet of its writer.
Nagendranath Gupta [?1861 - 1940] was one of the close friend of Rabindranath in his early days. Rabindranath critically wrote an essay on Nagendranath 's "Swapan Sangeet" kaby grantha; "This is a small Kaby Grantha. The writer is not yet expert in writing. But in many places it is as good as a poem bears sign of a poet of its writer.
They became close with the help of Abinash Chandra Chakrabarty, son of Biharilal Chakrabarty having influence on the group of writers of Barati. Nagendranath wrote about Rabindranath,
"Rabindranath Tagore was just twenty years old when I first met him and we have been friends ever since .....At that time he was a tall , slender young man with finally chiselled features . He wore his hair long, curlued down his back and had a short beard ...Two of his early lyrical works Sandhya Sangeet and Pravat Sangeet, had just been published."
Rabindranath wrote , "at this time it came in the minds of Jyotidada to form a Parishad with the litterateurs of Bengal. The main motto of this association was to fix up the the translated form of a Bengali word and to take measures for all round development of Bengali literature."
This thought was in accordance of the thinking of Civilian John Beams in 1872. [was a civil servant in British India and an author. He served in the Punjab from March 1859, to late 1861 and in Bengal from December 1861 until the conclusion of his service in 1893. He was also a scholar of Indian history, literature and linguistics. His great work was a comparative grammar of Indo-Aryan languages, published in 3 volumes in 1872–1879.This association was named as Saraswat Sammelan.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1881-1882)
The first important incident in this year in the life of Rabindranath was to deliver first public lecture at Kolkata Medical College hall organised by Bethune Society presided by rev. Krishna Mohan Bandyopadhyay on 20th April 1881, subject- Music.
Krishna Mohan Banerjee (24 May 1813 – 11 May 1885) was a 19th-century Indian thinker who attempted to rethink Hindu philosophy, religion and ethics in response to the stimulus of Christian ideas. He himself became a Christian, and was the first president of the Bengal Christian Association, which was administered and financed by Indians. He was a prominent member of Henry Louis Vivian Derozio’s (1808–1831) Young Bengal group, educationist, linguist and Christian missionary.
Rabindranath wrote , " the day before I was going to London for the second time, I attended a lecture invited by Bethune Society and read an essay on musnaic. This was the first of its kind ". Rabindranath explained his statement with the help of examples.
The essay "Sangeet o Bhab" was written on 16 th Falgoon 1287., just after the play Balmiki Prativa being staged.
Rabindranath went to Chandannagar where Jyotirindranath was living wit his wife.
His two books ,"Bhagna Hriday"
geetikabya and "Rudrachanda", a drama.published on 23 June 1881 and 25 June 1881 respectively.
Rabindranath failed to go to London for the second time to become a barrister. He went to Chandannagar where Jyotirindranath was living with his wife.
Bharati ASHARH 1288 Rabindranath published
"Golam Chor"
In "Jathajata dosar", published in Jaishtha, while discussing about its romanticism Rabindranath mentioned some drawbacks of the Hindu marriage system.In the previous one he wrote "Social marriage" is not a permanent system for long period.Usually, in this system want of love of one to the other becomes present in both or in single person. In some cases a relation of hatred is seen in the couple during their whole life. In this one, he said a relation of thief and police existed during the distribution of cards by the god of the marriage..
Rabindranath wrote three songs on music;
1. Sangeet O Bhab,
2. Sangeeter Utpatti O Upajogita
3. Sangeet o kabita
Rabindranath wrote some poems by translation;
1. Sampadaker Baithak .............................Victor Hugo
2. Oi jetechhen kabi kananer path diya ....... ,,
3. Je tore base re bhalo .................. ,,
4. kaal sandhyakale dhire sandhyar batas ..........,,
5. Oi adarer naame deko sakha more ............Mrs Browning
6. Nidhagher sesh golap kusum Moore
7. Din raatri nahi mani ,,
8. daaminir ankhi kiba ,,..
The four poems among these were published in Pravat Saangeet, the next two in Kari O komal
and the last two were not placed in any.
Rabindranath gathered knowledge in French which is known from the essay "Rabindranath's Faraci Charcha" [ see, Desh, 5th asharh, 1377, p-85-60] of Dr. Bhudev Choudhury. Mentioning different examples he wrote these are instances of extreme practice in French by Rabindranath and he gathered sufficient knowledge in French.Apart from this Dr. Choudhury mentioned many examples of his French knowledge.
Not only Rabindranath the members of Tagore family, Dwijendranath, Satyendranath, Hemendranath practiced French.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1880-1881)
After about 1 and 1/2 years stay in England Rabindranath returned back to in first week of Kolkata with Satyendranath and others in the firat week of Chaitra 1286. The reactions from his friends and relatives , Rabindraanath expressed, were about his voice for singing.While at home he was impressed on seeing Irish Melodies of Thomas Moore and hearing the recitations of the poems by Akshoy Choudhury .In England he grasped the idea of singing them but lost the eagerness of learning all for those poems did not express the ideas of poets . Returning to Kolkata he sung these songs and other songs of foreign tunes. All remarked that the voice of Rabindranath had changed completely. In fact he went to England at the age of 17 and came back at the age of 19, the cross road of change of male voice.Immediately after his returning home Raabindranath took part in Manmayee Geeti natya. Pravat Kumar Mukhopadhyay wrote, " Jyotirindranath's manmayee Geeti natya was composed of a mixture national and foreign tunes." Rabindranath played the role of Madan, Jyotirindranath Indra and Kadambari Debi as Urbasi.
Two songs of this Geetinatya were written by Rabindranath,
1. [ratir gaan] Chile kothay bala, Kata Ki je holo
2. [Basanter Gaan] Chalo chalo chalo chalo chalo phooldanu
"Europe jatrir Kono Ek jubaker Patra" began publishing in Bharati from Baishakh 1286 issue. It was continuing publishing in Baishakh 1287.
1. Bhanusinger Kabita [dakhlo Swajani , Chandni Rajani]
Bharati Jaishtha 1287
Dudin [Sree Dikshunya Bhattacharya]
Europe Jatrir Kno ek Junbaker Patra
This letter was written while he was in Tunbridge Wells. He described his experience there.
Bharati asharh, shraban 1287
Europe Jatri Kono Ek Bangiya Jubaker Patra
In Sunday mirror an applauded comment was given in [vol XX no 224, 19 sept 1880.]
On 6th May 1880, Rabindranath completed 19 years of age and stepped into 20.
Bharati Bhadra 1287
Bangali Kabi Nay [nirab kabi o ashikhsita Kabi]
and Bangali kabi nay kano, published in Ashwin issue. These two essays are very important in young life of Rabindranath Tagore.
"Balmiki Prativa" was published as a book in Falgoon 1287
it was written on the cover page
Balmiki Prativa / Geetinatya/on the occasion of Biddatjan samagama / Written and played/ Kolkata/
This book is of 13page.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath, 1879-1880
Rabindranath narrated vividly his experiences in England in his book "Europe Prabasir Patra but it could not escape omission and commission done in his writings. May be, the fault is not due to him, responsibility may be assigned to Bharati during publishing.Incidents are not properly arranged as per dates of occurrences . Secondly, The dates in the letters are not mentioned." commented by Prasanta Kumar Pal in his book Rabijibani . [p-34, vol-II].
While staying in London Rabindranath attended some important lectures on different occasions with or without accompniment. On 7th Feb 1879, Rabindranath attended annual session National Indian Association with Satyendranath Thakur. When British Parliament was meeting in summer session , Rabindranath attended 2/3 days in the house of commons.
23rd May 1879, was his first visit in the house of Commons and he was disappointed in its performance. O'donnel an Irish Parliamentarian , doing many movements in favour of India, was speaking on the Indian Press act. But he was looked down upon and his proposal was turned down.He mentioned this after many days [1906] in his lecture in Don Society.
On another occasion , 12 Jan 1880 he attended another meeting in The house of Commons which satisfied him. The subjects on that day were "Tax on cotton goods in India" and "Afghan War" and the speakers were John Bright [right] and W.E. Gladstone .[left]
Rabindranath said that the no of times he had gone to the House of Commons , he had seen only 2 or 3
in the diplomatic gallery.
After finishing his days in London , he went to Tunbridge Wells of Kent County and felt happy for the place was a village and free from smokes and dust. London remains full of merry making from the beginning of Spring season to the first part of Summer season.
Rabindranath came to England mainly for becoming a barrister or an ICS, but his own mentality was like a visitors. Without mixing closely with the life style of England.Remaining from a distance he observed the socio-economic life style
of English people and express them in his writings critically. More so, he was not blind with the good aspects of the English people as the other Enga-Banga people do. Rabindranath mentioned two incidents of England in his life relating to the economically depressed people of England.
He wrote, " while going through the streets in Tunbridge Wells in winter, he saw a person standing by the side of the road. His legs are overlooking through the holes of his shoes. Here begging is obsolete. He did not ask anything from me but looked on to him.I gave him a coin which unimaginable to him. After a few minutes came hurriedly to me and said, sir, probably by mistake you have given me a gold coin and wanted to return it to me."
He mentioned this just to show the feeling and honesty of the poor wretched person of England.
The next incident occurred in Torquay station.
He came back to London from Tunbridge wells. In the mean time he received an intimation from his bauthan (wife of Satyendranath Thakur ) who was at that time Torquay of Devonshire.
Rabindranath bevcomes sad and described his days in this period in his book Europe Prabaser Patra, [12 th letter]. He wrote, when my eyes are charmed, mind drenched with joy, and the leisure-full days are flying in the blue sky with infinite pleasure, even at this time, my mind does not responding to any urge for writing poems. " To rectify this awkward situation he took a Khata and a pencil and an umbrella on head took a seat on a stone hanging on the sea he took the responsibility of doing his duty and wrote a poem titled "Magnatari ", published in Asharh, 1286 issue titled "Bhagnatari". It can be mentioned here that at this time Rabindranath's writings are published in Bharati. Rabindranath's last poem Apsara [gatha] is published in Falgoon , 1285, a gap of 1 year four months.
Rabindranath again came back to London from Torquay. At that time, Matriculation examination of University of London was held twice in a year, January and June. Probably he came back to London to sit for the Matriculation Examination in June 1879.
After returning in London he got his accommodation in a gentleman's family, namely Dr. Scott, at 10 Tavistock square. Mr. Scott lived with his wife and Four daughters, two sons three servants and a dog toby. The relation of Mr.Scott and his wife was not good. He always scolded the dog when wanted to do so with his wife.
Rabindranath came back to kolkata with Satyendranath Thakur and others without obtaining any degree, either an ICS or a Barrister in March 1880.
Rabindranath came to London in Sept 1878 and returned back to kolkata in Mar 1880. He stayed there for one and 1/2 years. He wrote a bunch of letters to Kadambari Debi "Titled Europe Jatrir Kono Ek bangiya yubaker Patra" which was publish by Dwijendranath with comments in Bharati.
During his stay in England he wrote another Kabya "Bhagna Hriday"
While going to England or staying there Rabindranath wrote letters to his friends and relatives which were published gradually in Bharati, Baishakh 1286.A total of 14 letters were published from Baishakh 1286 to Shraban 1287. Rabindranath wrote about these letters in jibansmriti, " I began to send letters to my relatives at first and then to Bharati. "
Pravat Kumar Mukhopadhyay wrote, " the letters were written to Kadambari Debi." Prof. Jagadish Bhattacharya wrote that the letters no.4th, 6th, 10th and 12th were written to Kadambari.
Bharati published writings of Rabindranath
Baishakh 1285
bhanusinger kabita [madhaba na kaha adara bani
Europe jatrir kono ek bangiya yubaker patra. see eurpe prabasir patra.
Bharati, jaishtha 1285
norman jati o anglo norman sahitya
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath (1878-1879)
In the first year (1284), 9 issues were only published in Bharati. But for the sake of regularizing 2nd year (1285) was started. The present issue , Baishakh 1285 was the first and last one when Rabindranath was one of the member of editorial board In this issue he could perform the duties of collection and selection of articles but he did not do anything for its printing and publication.
Baishakh of 1285 issue
1. Bhanusingher Kabita [bar bar sakhi barana karinu]
2. Samudrtk Jib ; / 1st proposal
3. Karuna/ 15th and 16th chapter.
Tune of Bhanu singher kabita -Iman kalyan
At the bottom of the essay Samudrik Jib the Bengali Alphabet "Bha" was written. The name of the writer at that time was mentioned in the article. At best the first letter in Bengali Alphabet was written for identification. "Bha" is the first letter in Bengali Alphabet.
Karuna was a novel published in serial.
The translated form Published in Malati Punthi are as follows;
1. Amari belay uni sangsare biragi,
2. Bodhhay E Pashanda
3. Ghare duto anna ele
4. Khbar kothay pabi bacha
5. Gachhe se apad gachhe
6.ghare aar aase na se
7. hetha kano ase lokgula
8. suno deb mane jaha karechhi nishchy
9. namdeb pandurange laye sanga kare
10. jadi more sthan deo taba padacchay
While staying in Ahmedabad Rabindranath felt hmself free more than he was in Panihati or Himalayas for in these cases he was under the protection of his family members.
He said, " I was uprooted from one land to the other."
This time he is free to do anything and everything he likes. He said, "I was uprooted from one land and placed in the other."
The main cause of his visit to Ahmedabad was to make himself fit , ;physically and mentally , in the new environment. The lesson he had to undergo for making himself fit was expressed in the essay, "Engrejder adab kayda' published in Jaishtha issue of Bharati.
Rabindranath had to stay in the top floor of Sahibag palace.He used to enjoy full moon night from the top floor and wrote poems. His stay here inspired him to compose his lyrics.
"Niraba rajani dakho magna jochhanaay"
Rabindranath was writing songs at the same time he was preparing himself to become fit for going to UK.
In Asharh issue of Bharati the poem "Dikbala" of Rabindranath was published.
In Shraban issue of Bharati three articles of Rabindranath was published.
1. Karuna - 19-22 chapter.
2. Pratishodh, ; see Saishab Sangeet
3. "Saxon jati o Anglo Saxon Sahitya" - an essay'
Probably in Aug 1878 Rabindranath left Ahmedabad and came to Bombay in the house of Dr. Atmaram Panduram. In Ahmedabad he was left alone and none to look after him. Here he was acquainted with three sisters Ana, Durga and Manik. Dr. Atmaram made their daughters educated from England.Among them Ana was given the charge of educating Rabindranath. Rabindranath presented Anna a gift of his written Kabikahini published in the form of a book. She was taking lesson in Bengali from Rabindranath.
On request Rabindranath gave her a name "Nalini" which was liked by her.
Ana said him not to preserve beard. But Rabindranath could noy keep her request in his future life.
Rabindranath started for England on 20th Sept 1878. Ultimately Rabindranath reached London on 10th Oct 1878 and came to Brighton where Jnanadaanandini lived with her children. Here Rabindranath was introduced with Surendranath and Indira who became astonished in the English pronunciation of Rabindranath. of Benn
In England Rabindranath became interested in listening and learning of English music. Rabindranath mentioned that in Brighton he went to listen music of Madam Nilson and Madam Albani. He wrote that their their voice could run like a horse in a circus.The voice did not break any point while coming out of their vocal chord.But I did not like their music because sometimes it gave sounds of birds voice. He felt relieved on hearing music of male voices."
He was fond of Irish melodies of Thomas Moore. He was thinking of listening Irish Melodis, learning it and demonstrate it before Akshoy Babu after returning home.He learnt but that did not satisfy him.
"Rabindranath knew England through English literature. He thought that in this small island , from one end to the other, Tennyson's voices are reflected.Within this two hands length land one, where he stays, will hear spirited lecture of Gladstone, interpretation of Veda by Maxmuller, Scientific theories of Tindal, deep thought of Karlyle and Philosophy of Benn . But he saw in despair that the ladies are engaged with their dresses, men are busy with their work, the world is going as usual - only some voices are heard on politics."
In this year an important incident occurred in the life of Rabindranath. His first printed book, Kabilkahini, was published in the form of a book.In the declaration it was printed
Kabikahini / written by Rzbindrnath Tagore / onh / Published by Prabodh Chandra Ghosh /Kolkata / Machuabazar - Road 49 no House / Printed by Kshetramohan Mukhopadhyay. the date of publication 5th Nov 1878. copies printed 500.
Rabindranath wrote on this book, "This book Kabikahini was first as a form book ammong my creation."
in Bhadra issue two writings of Rabindranath was published in Bharati
1. Gette and his lovers.
2. Foolabala , 2nd part see Saishab Sangeet.
In falgoonn issue 2 writings were published.
1. Naomanrace and Anglo-Norman literature.
2. Apsara Prem (gatha) ; see saishab sangeet.
Baishakh of 1285 issue
1. Bhanusingher Kabita [bar bar sakhi barana karinu]
2. Samudrtk Jib ; / 1st proposal
3. Karuna/ 15th and 16th chapter.
Tune of Bhanu singher kabita -Iman kalyan
At the bottom of the essay Samudrik Jib the Bengali Alphabet "Bha" was written. The name of the writer at that time was mentioned in the article. At best the first letter in Bengali Alphabet was written for identification. "Bha" is the first letter in Bengali Alphabet.
Karuna was a novel published in serial.
The translated form Published in Malati Punthi are as follows;
1. Amari belay uni sangsare biragi,
2. Bodhhay E Pashanda
3. Ghare duto anna ele
4. Khbar kothay pabi bacha
5. Gachhe se apad gachhe
6.ghare aar aase na se
7. hetha kano ase lokgula
8. suno deb mane jaha karechhi nishchy
9. namdeb pandurange laye sanga kare
10. jadi more sthan deo taba padacchay
While staying in Ahmedabad Rabindranath felt hmself free more than he was in Panihati or Himalayas for in these cases he was under the protection of his family members.
He said, " I was uprooted from one land to the other."
The main cause of his visit to Ahmedabad was to make himself fit , ;physically and mentally , in the new environment. The lesson he had to undergo for making himself fit was expressed in the essay, "Engrejder adab kayda' published in Jaishtha issue of Bharati.
Rabindranath had to stay in the top floor of Sahibag palace.He used to enjoy full moon night from the top floor and wrote poems. His stay here inspired him to compose his lyrics.
Rabindranath was writing songs at the same time he was preparing himself to become fit for going to UK.
In Asharh issue of Bharati the poem "Dikbala" of Rabindranath was published.
In Shraban issue of Bharati three articles of Rabindranath was published.
1. Karuna - 19-22 chapter.
2. Pratishodh, ; see Saishab Sangeet
3. "Saxon jati o Anglo Saxon Sahitya" - an essay'
Probably in Aug 1878 Rabindranath left Ahmedabad and came to Bombay in the house of Dr. Atmaram Panduram. In Ahmedabad he was left alone and none to look after him. Here he was acquainted with three sisters Ana, Durga and Manik. Dr. Atmaram made their daughters educated from England.Among them Ana was given the charge of educating Rabindranath. Rabindranath presented Anna a gift of his written Kabikahini published in the form of a book. She was taking lesson in Bengali from Rabindranath.
On request Rabindranath gave her a name "Nalini" which was liked by her.
Ana said him not to preserve beard. But Rabindranath could noy keep her request in his future life.
Rabindranath started for England on 20th Sept 1878. Ultimately Rabindranath reached London on 10th Oct 1878 and came to Brighton where Jnanadaanandini lived with her children. Here Rabindranath was introduced with Surendranath and Indira who became astonished in the English pronunciation of Rabindranath. of Benn
In England Rabindranath became interested in listening and learning of English music. Rabindranath mentioned that in Brighton he went to listen music of Madam Nilson and Madam Albani. He wrote that their their voice could run like a horse in a circus.The voice did not break any point while coming out of their vocal chord.But I did not like their music because sometimes it gave sounds of birds voice. He felt relieved on hearing music of male voices."
He was fond of Irish melodies of Thomas Moore. He was thinking of listening Irish Melodis, learning it and demonstrate it before Akshoy Babu after returning home.He learnt but that did not satisfy him.
"Rabindranath knew England through English literature. He thought that in this small island , from one end to the other, Tennyson's voices are reflected.Within this two hands length land one, where he stays, will hear spirited lecture of Gladstone, interpretation of Veda by Maxmuller, Scientific theories of Tindal, deep thought of Karlyle and Philosophy of Benn . But he saw in despair that the ladies are engaged with their dresses, men are busy with their work, the world is going as usual - only some voices are heard on politics."
In this year an important incident occurred in the life of Rabindranath. His first printed book, Kabilkahini, was published in the form of a book.In the declaration it was printed
Kabikahini / written by Rzbindrnath Tagore / onh / Published by Prabodh Chandra Ghosh /Kolkata / Machuabazar - Road 49 no House / Printed by Kshetramohan Mukhopadhyay. the date of publication 5th Nov 1878. copies printed 500.
Rabindranath wrote on this book, "This book Kabikahini was first as a form book ammong my creation."
in Bhadra issue two writings of Rabindranath was published in Bharati
1. Gette and his lovers.
2. Foolabala , 2nd part see Saishab Sangeet.
In falgoonn issue 2 writings were published.
1. Naomanrace and Anglo-Norman literature.
2. Apsara Prem (gatha) ; see saishab sangeet.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath - 1877-1878
The magazine Bharati was established at the initiative of Jyotirindranath for two poets Rabindranath and Akshay Chandra Choudhury.In the first issue Rabindranath wrote,1. Bharati -poem
2. Meghnad bad Kabya - Essay [ at the end written in Bengali Alphabet "Bha" first alphabet of Bhanu]
3. Bhikharini - three stanza of a story
and Akshay Choudhury wrote
1. Banga sahitya -
In one of the oldest manuscript, Malati Punthi
it is found in 41/22 page, Two slokas of Balmiki Ramayan and and a part of the English original writings of Madhusudan.
In the second issue,
1. Himalaya - Poem,
2. Meghnad Bad Kabya -
In Aswin issue of Bharati,
1. Meghnad Badh Kabya -
2.Agamoni -poem
3. Bhanu singher Kabita - from Bhanusingher Padabali
4. Karuna/ Bhumika and 1st para.
5. Utsargageeti [ Tomaritare ma sanpinu deha]
Bhanusingher Kabita was published in this month.
Rabindranath also published "saishab Sangeet"
Rabindranath wrote Upahar geeti and Kabikahini.
Rabindranath wrote in this context,
"I wrote a Kabya titled Kabikahini and published in Bharati this year. The year when the boy did not see things of this world , only thought of his imagined unclear shadow body. ....."
In Kartik issue Rabindranath wrote;
1. Meghnad Bad Kabya
2. Karuna - 4th para
In Agrahayan,
1. Jhansir Rani
2. Bhanusingher Kabita[gahan kusuma kunja majhe]
3. Karuna -5th para
4. chhinna Latika - [sadher kanane mor]
In Malati Punthi there is a poem written in Mitrakshar Tripadi of 15 lines the first line of which is, "Pashan Hridaye keno sanpinu hriday'
Prabodh Chandra Sen gave the introduction of the poem in the following way;
"It was first written in pencil after that ink pen was drawn over it 'as is where is' way . It was written on the poem , 'sanibar-agrahayan 1877' which was also written in pencil but ink was not drawn over it. The first line of the poem was not also painted. It seems that the date was meant for the poem. the date was incomplete. the date of Agrahayan was not mentioned.In between the two a dash was given. Probably the date was not remembered. ........."
Three poems 1.Oki sakhi kano karitechho....", 2.Bhebechhi kaharo sathe mishibana aar" 3. hare bidhi ki darun adrishta aamar" were found in the manuscript, the leaves being torned. , but they were not published in any magazine.
In paus issue, writings of Rabindranath,
1. kabi kahini -1st stanza
2. Meghnad badh kabya -
3. karuna - 6th & 7th chapter
4. Bhanusingher kabita -
This Meghnad badh Kabya contained a long translated portion of Eliod of Homer, many quotations from translated portion by Hemchandra Bhattacharya's Ayodhya Kanda of Balmiki's Ramayana as also two big portion of Yuddha kanda . To establish his own statement this young critic used these as examples.
In Magh issue the list is long;
1. Bange Samaj Biplab -Rabindrasatabarsha purti Sankhya
2. Bangalir Asha O nairashya - Rabindrabarshapurti issue
3.Kabikahini - dwitiya sarga
4. Bicched - sarir se dhire dhire jaitachhi age-see Rupantar
5. Bicched - Pratikul Bayubhare,
6. Biday Chumban - ekti chumban dao pramada amaar
7. Kashter jiban; manush kandiya hase/byron
8. jiban utsarga ; eso eso ei buke nibase tomar/moore's irish melodies
9. lalit nalini; /burns
10. Biday; Jao tabe priyatama sudur prabase/mrs. opie
11. bhanusingher kabita ; ham sakhi darida nari
Falgoon Issue;
1. Kabikahini; 3rd sarga
2. Bijan Chinta ;
3. Meghnad Badh Kabya ; Sesh kisti
4. karuna ; 8th - 10th chapter
5. bhanu singher kabita ; sakhire pirita bujhibe ke
satimir rajani, sachakita sajani
Mishra jayjayanti; Trital
Chaitra Sankha ; This was 9th issue, and this was the last issue of the year.
1. Kabikahini ; 4th sarga [the end]
2. Saanttwana ;
3. Karuna/11th - 14th chapter
4. Bhanusingher kabita [badar barakhanaa, nirada garajna
Rabindranath wrote, 'when Bharati stepped into 2nd year Mejdada [Satyendranath] proposed that he would take him to England to make him Barrister.'
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Creativity of Rabindrnath -(1876-1877
It is seen in the last chapter that Rabindranath's "banaful" kabyagrantha and Pralap, a bundle of poems was published in Jnanankur O Pratibimba . Three sarga of Banaful and two bundles of poems of Pralap was already published. the present year the following writings is published;
1. Baishakh - Pralap
2. Jaishtha - Banaful, 4th sarga
Banaful, 5th Sarga
3. Shraban - Banaful - 6th Sarga
4. Bhadra - Banaful -7th sarga
5. Kartik - Banaful -8th sarga
Rabindranath published in "Saishab Sangeet Kabyagrantha" poems written in the age between 13 and 18 years . But he did not include at that time the poems , Abhilas, Hindu Melar Upahar, Prakritir Khed.He also did not include Pralap. Pralap was first included in Centenary Publication of W.B. Govt. "Banaful" was first included as a book in 9 Mar 1880. Rabindranath wrote in the manuscript of Jibansmriti that his elder brothers, satyaprasad and Somerndranath, after 3/4 years published in the form of a book in their own initiative.
In the issue of Jnanankur O Pratibimba where publication of Banaful Kabya ended ,first critical essay "Bhuban Mohini Pratibha , abasar sarojini/O dukkha sangini "was published. He wrote, "The first prose essay I wrote, was also published in the same magazine, Jnanankur. That was a critical estimate But his first prose essay , Grahagan Jiber Abasbhumi", an astronomical essay, was published in Tattwabodhini.But this essay was also not published in any collection of essays. But when he heard from one of his friend that a B.A. criticised his essay, he thought, "I was clearly feeling that the person , with different quotations , perforated my essay which I erected as a monument, left my face not to open to anybody." This was not due to Rabindranath.
An essay titled 'Pralap Sagar' was published in Jnanankur O Pratibimba in falgun, Chitra of 1282 and Baishakh, asharh, and Ashwin and Kartik with unknown writer. Dr. Sukumar Sen opposed it and claimed this is written by Rabindranath.
11th session of Hindu Mela was held on 18th feb 1877 at tala Garden House of Raja Badan Chand. But it could not be held due police disturbance. Rabindranath was prepared to recite a poem written by him based on the last Delhi Darbar. Any way he read the poem and sung the song afterwards in the courtyard.
The renowned poet Nabin Chandra Sen mentioned in his memoirs , "I remember that in my holidays I went to see National Mela in Calcutta subarbs in 1876 [ may be 1877] . One recently introduced friend caught hold my hand in the crowed and told me some one is waiting to be introduced with me and he took me to corner where a youth looked handsome and youth was standing with white loose trousers, aged 18/19 yrs, calm and quiet. As if a golden idol was placed there. My friend said, he is the youngest son of Maharsi Devendranath, Rabindranath. His elder brother Jyotirindranath was my class mate in Presidency College. I saw the same beauty, same dress.We finished hand shaking each other. Then he picked up a notebook sing some songs and recited some poems. "
The poem was not printed in any magazine. Probably, due to the Vernacular press act enforced by the British Govt.
The following 4 songs written by Rabindranath may be sung in the "under Tree Asar"
1. Dhako re mukhachandrama,
2.tomari tare ma sampinu e deha
3. Ayee bishadini bina, aay sakhi
4.Bharat re tor kalankita paramanurashi.
The songs are probably created at the inspiration of Sanjibani Sabha.
In the magazine Aryadarsan a portion of Fulabala gitika was published. Though at the end it was written "Kramasa" but nothing was printed later on in the magazine. at present it is published in Rabindrarachanabali and subsequently in Saisab Sangeet in 29 May 1884.
Swarnakumari Devi (Bengali: স্বর্ণকুমারী দেবী) (28 August 1855 – 3 July 1932) was an Indian poet, novelist, musician and social worker.
She was the first among the women writers in Bengali to gain prominence.
Swaranakumari Devi's "Gatha" was published in 20 Dec 1880.4 Gathas are included here.Sh is the first Gatha writer in Bengali literature. Rabindranath followed the path of his elder sister in writing Gatha.
Though we do not have the complete works of Phoolbala, the last song was, " Dekhe ja ,Dekhe Ja, lo tora/sadher kanane mor." Another song was ,"Golapa phool phutiya ache".
In this year another poetry was published in Tattwabodhini in Jan/Feb 1877 which was revealed by Sajani Kanta Das. Rabindranath replied to a question, "there was none to write such poetry in Tattwabodhini.
"Taraka-Kusumachay charaye akashmay" , this is the first line of the 8 lines of a poetry "Rupantar" , a translated one
Rabindranath was already acquainted with "Prachin Kabya Sangraha" edited by Akshay Chandra Sarkar and Sarada Charan Mitra. Its Brajabuli language mixed with Maitheli of Bidyabati
was unpenetrating. But it attracted Rabindranath's mind. He made its language, rhythm, and imageries within his grasp.and wrote a series of poems "Bhanu singher Padabali".He was saltisfied to write, "Gahana Kusumakunja Majhe". Rabindranath said that some poems of Bhanusinger padabali was written at the age 15/16
Swarnakumari Devi (Bengali: স্বর্ণকুমারী দেবী) (28 August 1855 – 3 July 1932) was an Indian poet, novelist, musician and social worker. She was the first among the women writers in Bengali to gain prominence.
Swaranakumari Devi's "Gatha" was published in 20 Dec 1880.$ Gathas are included here.Swaranakumari Devi's "Gatha" was published in 20 Dec 1880.4 Gathas are included here.Sh is the first Gatha writer in Bengali literature. Rabindranath followed the path of his elder sister in writing Gatha.
Rabindranath was already acquainted with "Prachin Kabya Sangraha" edited by Akshay Chandra Sarkar and Sarada Charan Mitra. Its Brajabuli language mixed with Maitheli of Bidyabati
was unpenetrating. But it attracted Rabindranath's mind. He made its language, rhythm, and imageries within his grasp.and wrote a series of poems "Bhanu singher Padabali".He was saltisfied to write, "Gahana Kusumakunja Majhe". Rabindranath said that some poems of Bhanusinger padabali was written at the age 15/16.
1. Baishakh - Pralap
2. Jaishtha - Banaful, 4th sarga
Banaful, 5th Sarga
3. Shraban - Banaful - 6th Sarga
4. Bhadra - Banaful -7th sarga
5. Kartik - Banaful -8th sarga
Rabindranath published in "Saishab Sangeet Kabyagrantha" poems written in the age between 13 and 18 years . But he did not include at that time the poems , Abhilas, Hindu Melar Upahar, Prakritir Khed.He also did not include Pralap. Pralap was first included in Centenary Publication of W.B. Govt. "Banaful" was first included as a book in 9 Mar 1880. Rabindranath wrote in the manuscript of Jibansmriti that his elder brothers, satyaprasad and Somerndranath, after 3/4 years published in the form of a book in their own initiative.
In the issue of Jnanankur O Pratibimba where publication of Banaful Kabya ended ,first critical essay "Bhuban Mohini Pratibha , abasar sarojini/O dukkha sangini "was published. He wrote, "The first prose essay I wrote, was also published in the same magazine, Jnanankur. That was a critical estimate But his first prose essay , Grahagan Jiber Abasbhumi", an astronomical essay, was published in Tattwabodhini.But this essay was also not published in any collection of essays. But when he heard from one of his friend that a B.A. criticised his essay, he thought, "I was clearly feeling that the person , with different quotations , perforated my essay which I erected as a monument, left my face not to open to anybody." This was not due to Rabindranath.
An essay titled 'Pralap Sagar' was published in Jnanankur O Pratibimba in falgun, Chitra of 1282 and Baishakh, asharh, and Ashwin and Kartik with unknown writer. Dr. Sukumar Sen opposed it and claimed this is written by Rabindranath.
11th session of Hindu Mela was held on 18th feb 1877 at tala Garden House of Raja Badan Chand. But it could not be held due police disturbance. Rabindranath was prepared to recite a poem written by him based on the last Delhi Darbar. Any way he read the poem and sung the song afterwards in the courtyard.
The renowned poet Nabin Chandra Sen mentioned in his memoirs , "I remember that in my holidays I went to see National Mela in Calcutta subarbs in 1876 [ may be 1877] . One recently introduced friend caught hold my hand in the crowed and told me some one is waiting to be introduced with me and he took me to corner where a youth looked handsome and youth was standing with white loose trousers, aged 18/19 yrs, calm and quiet. As if a golden idol was placed there. My friend said, he is the youngest son of Maharsi Devendranath, Rabindranath. His elder brother Jyotirindranath was my class mate in Presidency College. I saw the same beauty, same dress.We finished hand shaking each other. Then he picked up a notebook sing some songs and recited some poems. "
The poem was not printed in any magazine. Probably, due to the Vernacular press act enforced by the British Govt.
The following 4 songs written by Rabindranath may be sung in the "under Tree Asar"
1. Dhako re mukhachandrama,
2.tomari tare ma sampinu e deha
4.Bharat re tor kalankita paramanurashi.
The songs are probably created at the inspiration of Sanjibani Sabha.
In the magazine Aryadarsan a portion of Fulabala gitika was published. Though at the end it was written "Kramasa" but nothing was printed later on in the magazine. at present it is published in Rabindrarachanabali and subsequently in Saisab Sangeet in 29 May 1884.
Swarnakumari Devi (Bengali: স্বর্ণকুমারী দেবী) (28 August 1855 – 3 July 1932) was an Indian poet, novelist, musician and social worker.
Swaranakumari Devi's "Gatha" was published in 20 Dec 1880.4 Gathas are included here.Sh is the first Gatha writer in Bengali literature. Rabindranath followed the path of his elder sister in writing Gatha.
In this year another poetry was published in Tattwabodhini in Jan/Feb 1877 which was revealed by Sajani Kanta Das. Rabindranath replied to a question, "there was none to write such poetry in Tattwabodhini.
"Taraka-Kusumachay charaye akashmay" , this is the first line of the 8 lines of a poetry "Rupantar" , a translated one
Rabindranath was already acquainted with "Prachin Kabya Sangraha" edited by Akshay Chandra Sarkar and Sarada Charan Mitra. Its Brajabuli language mixed with Maitheli of Bidyabati
was unpenetrating. But it attracted Rabindranath's mind. He made its language, rhythm, and imageries within his grasp.and wrote a series of poems "Bhanu singher Padabali".He was saltisfied to write, "Gahana Kusumakunja Majhe". Rabindranath said that some poems of Bhanusinger padabali was written at the age 15/16
Swarnakumari Devi (Bengali: স্বর্ণকুমারী দেবী) (28 August 1855 – 3 July 1932) was an Indian poet, novelist, musician and social worker. She was the first among the women writers in Bengali to gain prominence.Swaranakumari Devi's "Gatha" was published in 20 Dec 1880.$ Gathas are included here.Swaranakumari Devi's "Gatha" was published in 20 Dec 1880.4 Gathas are included here.Sh is the first Gatha writer in Bengali literature. Rabindranath followed the path of his elder sister in writing Gatha.
Rabindranath was already acquainted with "Prachin Kabya Sangraha" edited by Akshay Chandra Sarkar and Sarada Charan Mitra. Its Brajabuli language mixed with Maitheli of Bidyabati
was unpenetrating. But it attracted Rabindranath's mind. He made its language, rhythm, and imageries within his grasp.and wrote a series of poems "Bhanu singher Padabali".He was saltisfied to write, "Gahana Kusumakunja Majhe". Rabindranath said that some poems of Bhanusinger padabali was written at the age 15/16.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Crewativity of Rabindranath, (1875-1876)
His preference of studying English poets was expressed in Malati Punthi. He preferred Irish Melodies of Thomas Moore and Child Harold's Pilgrimage of Byron. Rabindranath translated many stanzas of Irish Melodies.
A stanza of original work of Irish Melodies and Rabindranath's translation is as follows,
"As slow our ship her foamy track
Against the wind was cleaving,
her trembling pennant stilllook'd back
To that dear Isle'twas leaving"
translation is (written in English Alphabets)
"Pratikul Bayubhare Urmmimay Sindhupare
Tarikhani jetyechila Dhiri
Kampaman Ketu Tar , chechila katabar
Se dwiper pane phiri phiri."
It was not possible for anybody known to Rabindranath to remain indifferent to the symptoms developed about the talent of Rabindranath in writing poetry. Rabindranath had classmates with renowned personality, such as Debendranath Banerjee, Manoranjan Das, Prabodh Chandra Ghosh, Surendranath Mitra, Badan Chandra chandranath, Jnanchandra and Nirodnath Mukherjee, Debendranath Roy, anandalal sanyal, and Nabakrishna Saha.Among the classmates the name of Among the classmates of Rabindranath Prabodh Ch. Ghosh was well known. He is the person who first printed Kabygrantha, Kabikahini, of Rabindranath.
In Letts' Diary he wrote Prthirajer Parajay, banaful, Abhilash, Hindumelar upahar and Prakritir Khed.
Rabindranath possessed some novel thinking.
In Silaidah gardener used come to their house and decorated the house with flowers daily. One day Rabindranath thought that he would write poems with the coloured juice coming out from the flowers. he made a plan. A wooden flower vase be made with a hole at the bottom and the flowers be pasted with a hammer. As he thought things were prepared by Jyotirindranath with whom he was living. But the juice did not come out by pasting with hammer. The flowers became pasted and formed something like mud. the juice and the presure of the hammer could not produce any rhythm..
After staying for about one month Rabindranath came from Selaidah this (2 nd time) time.
2nd session of Biddwatjana Samagama was held last night in Sreejukta Baboo Gunendranath Thakur's house. Rabindranath read an essay inverse "Prakritir Khed",from his own writing.Prakritir Khed was publishedin different form in "Pratibimba". memory.
Rabindranath recited "Hok Bharater Jay' in Hindu Mela from his. memory.
Rabindranath wrote a song , Jwal Jwal Chita agun agun" in "sarojini or Chitore Akraman Natak" written by Jyotirindranath.
In the present issue of Jnanankur O Pratibimba Rabindranath's writings were published as follows.
1. Agrahayan-Pralap , pratham sarga
2. Do - Banaful - pratham sarga
3. Magh - Banaful; dwitiya sarga
4. falgun-pralap
5. Chaitra - banaful, 3 ya sarga.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath in 1874-1875
At this time Ramsarbaswa Bidyabhusan (Bhattacharya) was appointed as a private tutor. He took him to Vidyasagar to impress him about the talent of Rabindranath in translating Macbeth in Bengali verse.
In this year in the month of Agrahayan Abhilash (1st printed verse of Rabindranath)was published in Tattwabodhini [ p-148-150] with 39 stanza mentioning this it was written by a twelve year old boy.This was explained in detail by Sajanikanta Das in the life time of Rabindranth
After the publication of Abhilash in Tattwabodhini in Agrahayan, in the next month Paush, an astronomical essay titled, Grahagan Jiber Abasbhumi, was published.
Rabindranth's talent was expressed the 9th session of Hindu Mela. He recited a self written poetry on the occasion.This was published in daily papers mentioning his name. Brajendranath Bandyopadhyay mentioned the news in Indiand Daily News on 15th Feb 1875. " The Hindu Mela The ninth anniversary of Hindoo Mela was opened at 4 P.M., on Thursday , the 11th instant, at the well known Parseebagan on the Circular Road, by Rajesh Kamal Krishna Bahadur, the president of the National Society .../Baboo Rabindranath Tagore son of Baboo Devendranath Tagore , a handsome ladf of 15, had composed a Bengali poem on Bharat(India)which he delivered from memory The sauvity of the tone much pleased his audience."
Rabindranth's talent was expressed in the 9th session of Hindu Mela. He recited a self written poetry on the occasion.This was published in daily papers mentioning his name. Brajendranath Bandyopadhyay mentioned the news in Indian Daily News on 15th Feb 1875. " The Hindu Mela The ninth anniversary of Hindoo Mela was opened at 4 P.M., on Thursday , the 11th instant, at the well known Parseebagan on the Circular Road, by Rajesh Kamal Krishna Bahadur, the president of the National Society .../Baboo Rabindranath Tagore son of Baboo Devendranath Tagore , a handsome lad of 15, had composed a Bengali poem on Bharat(India)which he delivered from memory The suavity of the tone much pleased his audience." 300 Bengali Gentlemen were present. This was first publication mentioning his name.
A few years earlier Rathindraghatak Choudhury reprinted a rarely found poetry written by Rabindranath in 80 lines, titled "Hok Bharate jay".
Rabindranath's mother, Sarada debi died on 10 Mar 1875 when his age was 13yrs 10months.
In Rabindranath's writings very few lines were spent for his mother. Only in the magazine of Puja issue of Agamoni edited by Suresh Ch. Samajpati 6 small poems were written titled "Matribandana" Among them one was "Janani Tomar Karuna Charanakhani".
An important chapter in Rabindranath's life was opened this year. , That is the introduction of Baishnab Padabali Sahitya in his life. He studied deeply the writings Bidyapathi's padabali'. This was expressed in his writings in different essays.
On 23 Jan 1875, 45th anniversary was celebrated in its Samajmandir. Where 10 Brahmma Sangeet were sung. Among which one was written by Rabindranath;"Gaganer Thale Rabi ChandraDipakajale."
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Creativity of Rabindranath
At the age of 7/8
"My age did not exceed 7/8 . One day one of my nephew Sreejukta Jyotiprakash [ Jyotiprakash Gangopadhyay (1855-1959) , son of Ganendranath's elder sister and her husband, Jajneshprakas Gangopadhyay.), a few years older than me, called me in his room and said 'you have to write poems. I donot know why he inspired a child like me to write poems. "
Rabindranath wrote in "Chelebela", "I remember that I wrote once a poem in 'tripadi, payar' and
I expressed my sorrow, if one tries to pluck lotus while swimming, lotus will move as one proceeds.'""At first Rabindranath wrote poems on lotus, these are the 'ADI KABITA' of Tagore.
Rabitalent was also expressed in songs, lyrics, and set to music.
This was the beginning of his creativity.
Rabindranath's creativity is also dependent on music. Rabindranath said in his 1st Pandulipi, "We were brought up in the atmosphere of Music.I could not remember the time I was not able to sing."
Rabindranath was trained in music by four music teachers.
1. Dilip Kumar Mukhopadhyay, 1st music teacher,
2. Bishnu Chandra Chakraborty, 3. Seekanthya Singh, and 4. Jadu Bhatta.
23rd Jan 1870 40th anniversary of Adi Brahmmosamaj was held when Devendranath was at Banaras on the way to Himalayas. In Kartik issue of Tattwabodhini , five songs were published as the supplement to the magazine . 1. 'Tumi bina ke pravu sangkata nibare', 2. 'he karunakara dinasakha tumi', 3. 'darasana dao he kaatare', 4. 'Kata je karuna tomar bhuliba na e jibane' and 5.'Kara taar nam gan.' - These five Brahmma sangeet were written on the occasion.. The last one was written by Dwijendranath and the othession r four songs were written by Satyendranath. The musical notations were written by Dwijendranath. These songs were sung in the maghotsab this year. Rabindranath possessing sweet voice was not left to join.
At the age of 10
The qualities of Rabindranath was gradually developing in various ways which we got from different sources.Debendranath on 31 Dec 1871 from Amritsar wrote to the famous leader of Brahmmo Samaj, Bacharam Chattopadhyay, "I became glad to learn that Rabindra etc joined as devotee." It is learnt from that letter , Rabindranath joined as a singer in the 18th yearly session of Behala Brahmmo Samaj.
On another occasion Rabindranath took part as a singer which was mentioned in National Paper, " The evening service commenced at 8 P.M. with the chanting of a beautiful hymn by little children."
The picture we got of the formal education so far undergone by Rabindranath was really disappointing.But his study in different sphere portraited the introduction of his future life as a writer/ He wrote ,"In my childhood the size of the Bengali literature was thin. Still he finished all the books he got".The list of his study materials was very big
On 6th Feb 1873, Somendranath, Rabindranath and Satyaprasad got their sacred thread. Rabindranath being unable to attend firing i school with bare head, accompanied Devendranath to go to Himalayas.They stopped stopped at Bolpur Santiniketan on 4th Falgoon 1279. Here Rabindranath was taking lesson in English and Sanskrit from his father and getting leisure through out the day. In this open atmosphere the power of writing poems of Rabindranath was gradually increasing.
In the mean time he finished writing poems in Blue Khata and started writing in Letts' Diary. .In the
atmosphere of Patriotism in Jorasanko Thakur bari the story heroism of Hindu king Prithwiraj left a scar in the minds of Rabindranath.In this context the novel, Dipanirban depicting the tragedy of the story of Prithwiraj against Muhammad Ghori touched the minds of Rabindranath.Mar 1873 rabindranath wrote a novel titled Prithwirajer Parajay. It can be mentioned that Rudrachanda of Rabindranath bears the resemblance of Prithwirajer Parajay This novel was written in Letts'Diary This is the first novel Written by Rabindranath at the age of 12. Before writing his creativity in Malati Punthi Rabindranath used to write in Letts'Diary.
Rabindranath started writing his works in three manuscript. 1.Blue Khata, 2. Letts'Diary and 3. Malati Punthi one after another. In this hard bound Letts' diary Rabindranath wrote his first poem "Avilash" and Hindumelar Upahar.
Creativity of Rabindranath includes organising ability.He organised along with Jyotirindranath Saraswat Samaj in 1289. 4 th April 1874 in the presence of 100 persons Bidwajana Samagama was formed. These organisations are the basis of Bangiya Sahitya Sabha. The pioneer thinker of this concept was John Beams.
"My age did not exceed 7/8 . One day one of my nephew Sreejukta Jyotiprakash [ Jyotiprakash Gangopadhyay (1855-1959) , son of Ganendranath's elder sister and her husband, Jajneshprakas Gangopadhyay.), a few years older than me, called me in his room and said 'you have to write poems. I donot know why he inspired a child like me to write poems. "Rabindranath wrote in "Chelebela", "I remember that I wrote once a poem in 'tripadi, payar' and
I expressed my sorrow, if one tries to pluck lotus while swimming, lotus will move as one proceeds.'""At first Rabindranath wrote poems on lotus, these are the 'ADI KABITA' of Tagore.
Rabitalent was also expressed in songs, lyrics, and set to music.
This was the beginning of his creativity.
Rabindranath's creativity is also dependent on music. Rabindranath said in his 1st Pandulipi, "We were brought up in the atmosphere of Music.I could not remember the time I was not able to sing."
Rabindranath was trained in music by four music teachers.
1. Dilip Kumar Mukhopadhyay, 1st music teacher,
2. Bishnu Chandra Chakraborty, 3. Seekanthya Singh, and 4. Jadu Bhatta.
23rd Jan 1870 40th anniversary of Adi Brahmmosamaj was held when Devendranath was at Banaras on the way to Himalayas. In Kartik issue of Tattwabodhini , five songs were published as the supplement to the magazine . 1. 'Tumi bina ke pravu sangkata nibare', 2. 'he karunakara dinasakha tumi', 3. 'darasana dao he kaatare', 4. 'Kata je karuna tomar bhuliba na e jibane' and 5.'Kara taar nam gan.' - These five Brahmma sangeet were written on the occasion.. The last one was written by Dwijendranath and the othession r four songs were written by Satyendranath. The musical notations were written by Dwijendranath. These songs were sung in the maghotsab this year. Rabindranath possessing sweet voice was not left to join.
At the age of 10
The qualities of Rabindranath was gradually developing in various ways which we got from different sources.Debendranath on 31 Dec 1871 from Amritsar wrote to the famous leader of Brahmmo Samaj, Bacharam Chattopadhyay, "I became glad to learn that Rabindra etc joined as devotee." It is learnt from that letter , Rabindranath joined as a singer in the 18th yearly session of Behala Brahmmo Samaj.
On another occasion Rabindranath took part as a singer which was mentioned in National Paper, " The evening service commenced at 8 P.M. with the chanting of a beautiful hymn by little children."
The picture we got of the formal education so far undergone by Rabindranath was really disappointing.But his study in different sphere portraited the introduction of his future life as a writer/ He wrote ,"In my childhood the size of the Bengali literature was thin. Still he finished all the books he got".The list of his study materials was very big
On 6th Feb 1873, Somendranath, Rabindranath and Satyaprasad got their sacred thread. Rabindranath being unable to attend firing i school with bare head, accompanied Devendranath to go to Himalayas.They stopped stopped at Bolpur Santiniketan on 4th Falgoon 1279. Here Rabindranath was taking lesson in English and Sanskrit from his father and getting leisure through out the day. In this open atmosphere the power of writing poems of Rabindranath was gradually increasing.
In the mean time he finished writing poems in Blue Khata and started writing in Letts' Diary. .In the
atmosphere of Patriotism in Jorasanko Thakur bari the story heroism of Hindu king Prithwiraj left a scar in the minds of Rabindranath.In this context the novel, Dipanirban depicting the tragedy of the story of Prithwiraj against Muhammad Ghori touched the minds of Rabindranath.Mar 1873 rabindranath wrote a novel titled Prithwirajer Parajay. It can be mentioned that Rudrachanda of Rabindranath bears the resemblance of Prithwirajer Parajay This novel was written in Letts'Diary This is the first novel Written by Rabindranath at the age of 12. Before writing his creativity in Malati Punthi Rabindranath used to write in Letts'Diary.
Rabindranath started writing his works in three manuscript. 1.Blue Khata, 2. Letts'Diary and 3. Malati Punthi one after another. In this hard bound Letts' diary Rabindranath wrote his first poem "Avilash" and Hindumelar Upahar.
Creativity of Rabindranath includes organising ability.He organised along with Jyotirindranath Saraswat Samaj in 1289. 4 th April 1874 in the presence of 100 persons Bidwajana Samagama was formed. These organisations are the basis of Bangiya Sahitya Sabha. The pioneer thinker of this concept was John Beams.
Abhilash was the first printed poetry of Rabindranath. His age at that time was 12 yrs 7 months.
Friday, July 14, 2017
Rabindranath at 23
The year 1884 was a remarkable year in Tagore family. The family lost three important members. On 8 January, Keshab Chandra Sen, on 19 April, Kadambari Devi (an unnatural death), and on 5 June, Hemendranath Tagore. This was a great loss to the Tagore family, specially the untimely death of Hemendranath Tagore at the age of 40 years.Rabindranath's creativity was in full spate. In "Rabindra Jiban Katha" Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyaya said that, sometimes, the mind of Rabindranath became peculiarly detached from the earthly feelings. He himself said that "forgetfulness is one of the motive force of livelihood". He wrote in a poetry,
"Hetha hote jao puratan,Hethay Natun Khela Arambha hoyeche".
The close relation Rabindranath possessed with Kadambari was known to everybody. and the pain he bore for the sad and sudden death of Kadambari. When his mother died Rabindranath ( nearly 14 yrs old)
was sleeping, when his elder sister-in-law, Sarbasundari De vi died he was at Ahmedabad, his elder brother-in-law Saradaprasad died in the day of his marriage.He had no direct knowledge about death so far. But the pathetic and painful death of Kadambari occurred before his eyes. The death occurred in childhood can easily be forgotten but the death occurred in adult life leaves a deep scar on ones heart.For that he had to bear the deep wound he got at the death of Kadambari.
This pain he expressed in his recent publication Pushpanjali. Though this was published in Bharati in Baishakh issue of 1292.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Kadambari an inspiration
Kadambari Devi was married with Jyotirindranath Thakur in July 1868 when she was 9 years (born 1859) and Jyotirindranath 19 (born 1849).At that time Rabindranath was 7 (born 1861) and began writing poetry in 1869 when he was 8. Mother of Rabindranath, Sarada Devi, died in March 1875 when Rabindranath was 14.
Rabindranath went to London from Bombay in Sept 1878 at the age of 17 (10 yrs contact with Kadambari, childhood friend) and returned in Feb 1880 and one and 1/2 years later. Rabindranath was married in Dec 1883 ( 4 yrs contact in adolescent stage) at the age of 22. Kadambari died in April 1884 when Rabindranath was 22. Hence Rabindranath had close acquaintance with Kadambari 16 yrs less 1&1/2 for remaining absent on study in London. This period is divided in two parts.
Rabindranath had close contact with Kadambari in two overlapping phases, 1.child and 2.adolescent.
She inspired young Rabindranath in composing many of his poems with her creative feedback and comments. She was also a good friend and playmate. She was one of the women who played a very important part in his life. Her relationship with Tagore was controversial and had elements of tragedy.
Krishna Kripalani, who married Tagore's granddaughter, writes in his own biography of Tagore, the futility of speculating on the causes of the suicide by Kadambari Devi.
The effect of Kadambari Devi's death on the mind of Rabindranath can readily be established from Tagore's own words expressed in a correspondence to a young Amiya Chakraborty of about 16, who would, a decade or so later, become Tagore's literary secretary for a period of time. Tagore wrote to him in 1917 (Kripalani's translation):
Once, when I was about your age, I suffered a devastating sorrow, similar to yours now. A very close relative of mine committed suicide, and she had been my life's total support, right from childhood onward. And so with her unexpected death it was as if the earth itself receded from beneath my feet, as though the skies above me all went dark. My universe turned empty, my zest for life departed.
In 1884, there were three sad deaths: On 8 January, Keshab Chandra Sen, on 19 April, Kadambari Devi (an unnatural death), and on 5 June, Hemendranath Tagore. This was a great loss to the Tagore family, specially the untimely death of Hemendranath Tagore at the age of 40 years. In his reminiscences, Rabindranath spent more than 2,500 words to explain the loss of Kadambari Devi. He wrote that his mother's death did not affect him so strongly for he was too young ( 14 years old) and Kadambari Devi, aged 16, assumed the role of a surrogate maternal figure. Tagore's biographer, Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyaya, writes that she was more a playmate. A number of poems written by Rabindranath at different times expresses his deep sorrow. He dedicated four books to her before her death and two more after. In 1901, he portrayed her as Charu in Nashtanir. Mr. Krishna Kripalini concluded that
Rabindranath was engaged in writing poems for Karhi O Komal . He wrote a prose drama " Nalini" "Bibaha Utsab" was staged on the occasion marriage ceremony of Hiranmayee and Akshay Choudhury. for this marriage ceremony Rabindranath created 45 songs. Rabindranath created 8 Brahmo songs for Maghotsab.
He read an essay Akalkushmanda in Sabitri Library.
Rabindranath went to London from Bombay in Sept 1878 at the age of 17 (10 yrs contact with Kadambari, childhood friend) and returned in Feb 1880 and one and 1/2 years later. Rabindranath was married in Dec 1883 ( 4 yrs contact in adolescent stage) at the age of 22. Kadambari died in April 1884 when Rabindranath was 22. Hence Rabindranath had close acquaintance with Kadambari 16 yrs less 1&1/2 for remaining absent on study in London. This period is divided in two parts.
Rabindranath had close contact with Kadambari in two overlapping phases, 1.child and 2.adolescent.
She inspired young Rabindranath in composing many of his poems with her creative feedback and comments. She was also a good friend and playmate. She was one of the women who played a very important part in his life. Her relationship with Tagore was controversial and had elements of tragedy. Krishna Kripalani, who married Tagore's granddaughter, writes in his own biography of Tagore, the futility of speculating on the causes of the suicide by Kadambari Devi.
The effect of Kadambari Devi's death on the mind of Rabindranath can readily be established from Tagore's own words expressed in a correspondence to a young Amiya Chakraborty of about 16, who would, a decade or so later, become Tagore's literary secretary for a period of time. Tagore wrote to him in 1917 (Kripalani's translation):
Once, when I was about your age, I suffered a devastating sorrow, similar to yours now. A very close relative of mine committed suicide, and she had been my life's total support, right from childhood onward. And so with her unexpected death it was as if the earth itself receded from beneath my feet, as though the skies above me all went dark. My universe turned empty, my zest for life departed.In 1884, there were three sad deaths: On 8 January, Keshab Chandra Sen, on 19 April, Kadambari Devi (an unnatural death), and on 5 June, Hemendranath Tagore. This was a great loss to the Tagore family, specially the untimely death of Hemendranath Tagore at the age of 40 years. In his reminiscences, Rabindranath spent more than 2,500 words to explain the loss of Kadambari Devi. He wrote that his mother's death did not affect him so strongly for he was too young ( 14 years old) and Kadambari Devi, aged 16, assumed the role of a surrogate maternal figure. Tagore's biographer, Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyaya, writes that she was more a playmate. A number of poems written by Rabindranath at different times expresses his deep sorrow. He dedicated four books to her before her death and two more after. In 1901, he portrayed her as Charu in Nashtanir. Mr. Krishna Kripalini concluded that
"I have nothing more to add to this controversy. I, personally, believe that, with my little knowledge of Rabindranath Tagore and his family life, Kadambari Devi was in love with him, and when his marriage was organised by his family she was heartbroken and committed suicide. (http:// forums.sulekha.com/forums/coffeehouse/kadambari-devi-rabindranath-tagore)
Rabindranath was engaged in writing poems for Karhi O Komal . He wrote a prose drama " Nalini" "Bibaha Utsab" was staged on the occasion marriage ceremony of Hiranmayee and Akshay Choudhury. for this marriage ceremony Rabindranath created 45 songs. Rabindranath created 8 Brahmo songs for Maghotsab.
He read an essay Akalkushmanda in Sabitri Library.
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