Birakishore Das (23 November 1898 – 28 April 1973),[1][2] popularly known as "Jatiya Kabi Birakishore" (lit. National Poet, Birakishore) was a poet, social activist and politician from Odisha.[3] Best known for the editor of " Mo Desha" a monthly magazine.[4]
Birakishore Das | |
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| Born | 23 November 1898 Punanga, British India (now in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha) |
| Died | 28 April 1973 (aged 74) |
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| Language | Odia |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable works | • Mo Desha • Mohana Banshi • Rana Dunduvi |
| Spouse | Sarada Sundari Dei |
| Children | 4 (3 daughter, 1 son) |
Early life
editBirakishore Das was born on 23 November 1898 in a Vaishnava Karan family at Punanga village of Cuttack district (now in Jagatsinghpur). He completed his matriculation at Victoria high School, Cuttack and later worked in the co-operative department of Odisha. After five years of service, he joined Non-cooperation movement in 1921.[5][6]
Works
editHe was very famous during the time of freedom struggle for his patriotic songs, directed against the British rule and inspired thousands numbers of peoples.[7] His first publication " Mohana Banshi" , a compilation of national songs, was prescribed by the British government.[8] He wrote poems to be recited in public meetings and in processions. for his poems against British empire he was imprisoned several times by British government. Among them " Bijuli Bati", " Mohana Bansi", " Sabuja", "Sarathi", "Bidrohi Vina", "Bana Bheri", "Rana Dunduvi" and "Ari Ferinahin Yuddha Sarinahin" are some of his popular collection.[9][10]
In 1947 he edited and published a children's magazine " Mo Desha" (My Country) from Cuttack to inculcate love for the motherland among the children, which influenced and inspired a number of writers.[11][12]
Personal life
editHe was married to Sarada Sundari Dei and they had 3 daughters and a son.[3]
Later life
editIn 1957 by election at Jagatsinghpur, he was elected as a legislator (1957-1961) and 1961 to till death (1973) worked as the secretary of Odisha Syllabus and text book committee. He was pioneer in publishing suitable text books and got awards from the Government of India.[13][14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Jagannatha Mahanti (1993). Children's Literature of Orissa. Orissa Sahitya Akademi.
- ^ Jagannath Mohanty (2009). Encyclopaedia of Education, Culture and Children's Literature: v. 4. Children's literature and education. Deep & Deep Publications. pp. 79–. ISBN 978-81-8450-151-3.
- ^ a b "Late Bira Kishore Das". Odisha Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ K. A. JAMUNA (1 June 2017). Children's Literature in Indian Languages. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. pp. 140–. ISBN 978-81-230-2456-1.
- ^ Cuttack, One Thousand Years. Cuttack City Millennium Celebrations Committee, The Universe. 1990.
- ^ Jagannatha Mahanti (1993). Children's Literature of Orissa. Orissa Sahitya Akademi.
- ^ Orissa (India) (1966). Orissa District Gazetteers. Superintendent, Orissa Government Press.
- ^ The Indian Publisher and Bookseller. Sadanand G. Bhatkal. 1973.
- ^ Orissa History Congress. Session (1993). Proceedings of the Annual Session. The Congress.
- ^ Jatindra Mohan Mohanty (2006). History of Oriya Literature. Vidya. ISBN 978-81-903438-0-0.
- ^ Jagannath Mohanty (2009). Encyclopaedia of Education, Culture and Children's Literature: v. 4. Children's literature and education. Deep & Deep Publications. pp. 47–. ISBN 978-81-8450-151-3.
- ^ Janaki Ballabha Mohanty (1988). An Approach to Oriya Literature: An Historical Study. Panchashila.
- ^ Cuttack, One Thousand Years. Cuttack City Millennium Celebrations Committee, The Universe. 1990.
- ^ Cultural Heritage of [Orissa]: pts. 1-2. Katak. State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Samsad. 2002. ISBN 978-81-902761-5-3.