ସେ ଜାଣେନା ମୁଁ ତାକୁ
କେତେ ଭଲ ପାଏ,
ସେ ଜାଣେନା ମୋର ଏବେ ସବୁ ରାତି
ତା ଭାବନାରେ ପାହେ ।।
ସେ ଜାଣେନା ତା ଅଣଦେଖା ରେ
ବୈଶାଖା ର ଝାଞ୍ଜି ଖରାରେ ବି
ବର୍ଷା ଆସେ ମୋ ଆଖି ତଳେ ଅବେଳରେ ,,
ସେ ଜାଣେନା ମୁଁ ତା ବିନା ଏବେ
ଗୋଟେ ମୁହୂର୍ତ୍ତ ବି ଫଗୁଣର ଫଗୁ ରେ ଭିଯିବାକୁ ଚାହେଁନା ।।
ସେ ଜାଣେନା ସେ ସିନା କାର୍ଯ୍ୟର ବ୍ୟସ୍ତତରେ
ମୋ ଅଭିମାନ ଓ ଭଲପାଇବାକୁ
ଅଣଦେଖା କରି ଖର୍ଚ୍ଚି ହୋଇଯାଇଛି ,,,,
କିନ୍ତୁ ମୁଁ ତାର ପ୍ରତିଟି କଥାକୁ
ସାଇତି ରଖିଛି ମୋ ହୃଦୟର ସିନ୍ଦୁକରେ ।।
ସେ ଜାଣେନା ତା ‘ ଅଣଦେଖା ଓ ଅନୁପସ୍ଥିତିରେ
ମୋ କଲମ ବି ତାକୁ ଝୁରେ ,,
ସେ ଏ କଥା ବି ଜାଣେନା
ମୁଁ ଏବେ ତାକୁ ନିଇ
ମୁଁ ଜାଣେ ସର୍ତ୍ତହୀନ
ମୋର ଏ ଅପେକ୍ଷା
ନା ଅଛି ମୋର ହରେଇବାର ଭୟ
ନା ଅଛି କିଛି ପାଇବାର ଆଶା ,,,
କାହିଁକି ବା ରଖିବି କିଛି ଆଶା ପାଇବାର
ଯେତେବେଳେ ମୁଁ ଜାଣିସାରିଛି
ସେ ତ କେବେ ନୁହେଁ ମୋର ।।
ମୁଁ ଠିକ୍ ଜାଣେ ଏ ରାସ୍ତାରେ ଚାଲିବା
ଏତେ ବି ସହଜ ନୁହେଁ
ଭାରି କଷ୍ଟକର ,,
ତଥାପି ଛାଡ଼ିବି ନାହିଁ କରିବା
ମୋ ପ୍ରେମର ସଂଚାର ।।
କ ‘ ଣ କେବଳ ଆଉ କେବଳ
ପାଇବା ହିଁ ସବୁ କିଛି ହୋଇଥାଏ ପ୍ରେମରେ ,,
ତେବେ କୁହତ ରାଧା ନାଁ
କାହିଁକି ଯୋଡ଼ା ହୁଏ
କୃଷ୍ଣ ଙ୍କ ସାଥିରେ ।।
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ସମାଜରେ ଉଭୟ ନାରୀ ଓ ପୁରୁଷର ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱ ସମାନ ଏବଂ ବଞ୍ଚିବାର ଅଧିକାର ମଧ୍ୟ ସମାନ । ହେଲେ ଆଜିକାଲି ସମାଜର ଗତିବିଧି ଯେପରି ହେଲାଣି ସୁରକ୍ଷା କଥା ପଡିଲେ ଯାହା ଦେଖାଯାଏ ଆଇନ ମହିଳାଙ୍କ ସପକ୍ଷରେ ଆଗ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ହେଉଅଛି । ଆଉ ସେମିତି ଦେଖିବାକୁ ଗଲେ ମହିଳା ମାନଙ୍କ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ମହିଳା କମିଶନ ମଧ୍ୟ ଅଛି ଯେଉଁଠିକି ମହିଳା ମାନେ ନିର୍ଯାତିତ ହେଲେ ମହିଳା କମିଶନକୁ ଯାଉଛନ୍ତି ଓ ମାମଲା ରୁଜୁ କରୁଛନ୍ତି । ମହିଳା କମିଶନ ଓ ଆଇନର ସମର୍ଥନ ସଙ୍ଗେ ସଙ୍ଗେ ମିଳିଯାଉଥିବା ଦ୍ଵାରା ମହିଳାମାନେ ଏବେ ଅଧିକ ସୁରକ୍ଷିତ ଅଛନ୍ତି । ଅନେକ ସମୟରେ ଦେଖିବାକୁ ମିଳେ ଏହାର ଫାଇଦା ମଧ୍ୟ ଅନେକ ମହିଳା ମାନେ ନେଉଛନ୍ତି । ଅନେକ ଜାଗାରେ ଖବର ପ୍ରକାଶ ପାଇବାର ଆମେ ଦେଖୁଛୁ ତ କେତେବେଳେ ଶୁଣିବାକୁ ପାଉଛୁ ଆମ ସମାଜର ଆଖପାଖ କିଛି ଜାଗାରେ ମହିଳା ମାନେ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ହଇରାଣ କରିବାର ଯାହାର କି ପ୍ରମାଣ ମଧ୍ୟ ରହିଛି । ଆହୁରି ମଧ୍ୟ ଅନେକ ଜାଗାରେ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନଙ୍କ ସହ କିଛି ମହିଳା ମାନେ ଖରାପ ବ୍ୟବହାର କରିଛନ୍ତି । ଘରେ ହେଉ କିମ୍ବା ବାହାରେ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନେ ବିନା ଦୋଷରେ ଦଣ୍ଡ ପାଉଛନ୍ତି ଯାହା ଦ୍ୱାରା ସେମାନେ ନିର୍ଯ୍ୟାତିତ ହେଉଛନ୍ତି । ଆମ ସମ୍ବିଧାନ ଅନୁସାରେ ଯିଏ ଭୁଲ କରିବ ତାକୁ ଦଣ୍ଡ ମିଳିବା ନିହାତି ଦରକାର ମାତ୍ର ଏହାର ମାନେ ଏହା ନୁହେଁ କି ମହିଳା ବୋଲି ତାଙ୍କ ଦଣ୍ଡ କିମ୍ବା ଶାସ୍ତିକୁ ଆମେ ନଜର ପକାଇବା ନାହିଁ । ସମାଜରେ ଉଭୟ ମହିଳା ଓ ପୁରୁଷ ସମାନ ଏବଂ ଏହି ସମାଜ ପାଇଁ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କର ଅବଦାନ ମଧ୍ୟ ସମାନ ଭାବେ ରହିଅଛି । ଗୋଟେ ମହିଳା ଯେମିତି କାନ୍ଦି ପାରେ ସେମିତି ଗୋଟେ ପୁରୁଷର ମଧ୍ୟ କାନ୍ଦିବାର ଅଧିକାର ଅଛି ଓ ନିଜ ସମସ୍ୟା ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ କହିବାର ମଧ୍ୟ ଅଧିକାର ଅଛି । ହିନ୍ଦୀରେ ଗୋଟେ କଥା ଅଛି “ମର୍ଦ୍ କୋ ଦର୍ଦ୍ ନେହିଁ ହୋତା” ଯାହାକି ଆମେ ଛୋଟରୁ ବଡ଼ ହେବା ଯାଏଁ ଶୁଣି ଆସୁଅଛୁ । ହେଲେ ଗୋଟେ ପୁରୁଷ ଅନେକ ଦୁଃଖ କଷ୍ଟ ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା ସହ୍ୟ କରି ନିଜ ଭିତରେ ଚାପି ରହିଯାଉଛି କାହାକୁ ମନ କଥା କହିପାରୁ ନାହିଁ ତାହା ମାନେ ଏହା ନୁହେଁ ଯେ ସେ ନିଜ ଭିତରେ ବିତୁ ଥିବା ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା କାହାକୁ ଜଣାଇ ପାରିବ ନାହିଁ । ମହିଳା ମାନେ ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ଉପରେ ପକାଉଥିବା ମାନସିକ ଚାପ ଓ ଅତ୍ୟାଚାର ବଢ଼ିବାରେ ଲାଗିଛି ଏବଂ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନେ ନିର୍ଯ୍ୟାତିତ ହେଉଛନ୍ତି । ସୁପ୍ରିମକୋର୍ଟଙ୍କ ମନ୍ତବ୍ୟରୁ ଜଣାଯାଏ ଯୌତୁକ ନିର୍ଯାତନା ନେଇ ମହିଳାଙ୍କୁ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଦେବା ଲାଗି ଯେଉଁ ଆଇନ୍ ତିଆରି ହୋଇଛି ତାହାକୁ ସେମାନେ ଅସ୍ତ୍ର ଭାବେ ବ୍ୟବହାର କରୁଥିବା ଦେଖାଯାଉଛି । ଅନେକ ସମୟରେ ସ୍ୱାମୀ ଘରକୁ ନିଜର ବୋଲି ନ ଭାବିବା, ଘରର ସଦସ୍ୟଙ୍କୁ ନ ଆପଣେଇବା, ଏକୁଟିଆ ରହିବାକୁ ଚେଷ୍ଟା କରିବା, ଘରର କାମରେ ହାତ ନ ଲଗାଇ ବିଳାସପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଜୀବନ ଅତିବାହିତ କରିବା ଆଉ ପରିଶେଷରେ ଟିକେ ଟିକେ କଥାରେ ଥାନା କୋର୍ଟ କଚେରୀର ଧମକ ଦେବା ସହ ଶାରୀରିକ ଓ ମାନସିକ ନିର୍ଯ୍ୟାତନା ଭଳି ଅନେକ ମିଥ୍ୟା ଅଭିଯୋଗ ଆଣିବା ସହ ସ୍ୱାମୀ ଓ ସ୍ୱାମୀଙ୍କ ଘର ସଦସ୍ୟଙ୍କୁ ଡରାଇ ଆସୁଛନ୍ତି । ସ୍ୱାମୀକୁ ଟିକେ ଭଲ ପାଇବା କି ଯତ୍ନ ନେବାର ଦୂର କଥା ସେଥିରେ ନିଜ ସ୍ୱାର୍ଥକୁ ଆଗରେ ରଖି “ମୋତେ ତୁମେ ବୁଝୁନ ରୁ ଆରମ୍ଭ କରି ମୋତେ ତୁମେ ଜାଣିନ” ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଅନେକ କଥାରେ ବାପ ଘରକୁ ପୁରାଇ ମାନସିକ ଅତ୍ୟାଚାର ଦେଇ ଆସୁଛନ୍ତି । ତଥାପି ପୁରୁଷମାନେ ଚୁପ ହୋଇ ରହି ଯାଉଛନ୍ତି ଯେତେ ନିର୍ଯାତିତ ହେଉଥିଲେ ମଧ୍ୟ ଲୋକଲଜ୍ଜାକୁ ଡରି ସାମ୍ନାକୁ ଆସୁନାହାନ୍ତି ଅଳଟା ଅଭିଯୋଗ ବଦଳରେ ମୁହଁ ବନ୍ଦ କରି ସବୁ ସହି ଯାଉଛନ୍ତି କାରଣ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନଙ୍କର ସମ୍ମାନ ଘର ଠାରୁ ଅଧିକ ବାହାରେ ଥାଏ ଏବଂ ସମାଜରେ ଘର ଓ ବାହାର ଉଭୟ ଜାଗାରେ ତାଙ୍କର ଅନେକ ଭୂମିକା ରହିଥାଏ । ନିର୍ଯାତିତ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନେ ମୁହଁ ଖୋଲି ଦୋଷୀ ମହିଳାଙ୍କ ବିରୋଧରେ ଅଭିଯୋଗ ଦେବା ପାଇଁ ଏକ ସ୍ୱତନ୍ତ୍ର ଫୋରମର ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ରହିଛି । ତେଣୁ ପୁରୁଷ କମିଶନ ଗଠନ କରିବା ଜରୁରୀ ମନେ ହେଉଛି । ମହିଳା ମାନଙ୍କ ଭଳି ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ପୁରୁଷମାନଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ମଧ୍ୟ ରହିବା ଉଚିତ୍ । ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ଉପରେ ହେଉଥିବା ଅତ୍ୟାଚାର , ମାନ ହାନି ମିଥ୍ୟା ମକଦ୍ଦମା ବିରୋଧରେ ଦେଶର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ରାଜ୍ୟର ପୀଡ଼ିତ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନେ ଦିଲ୍ଲୀ ଯନ୍ତରମନ୍ତର ଠାରେ ବିରୋଧ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ କରିଥିଲେ । ଦିଲ୍ଲୀ, ହରିୟାଣା, ଉତ୍ତରପ୍ରଦେଶ, ରାଜସ୍ଥାନ ଓ ହିମାଚଳ ପ୍ରଦେଶ ଆଦି ରାଜ୍ୟର ପୀଡ଼ିତ ପୁରୁଷମାନେ ପୁରୁଷ କମିିଶନ ଗଠନ ଲାଗି କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ସରକାରଙ୍କୁ ଦାବି ଜଣାଇଥିଲେ । ଠିକ ସେହିପରି ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ପୁରୁଷ କମିଶନ ଗଠନ ପାଇଁ ୨୦୧୨ରୁ ଦାବି କରି ଆସୁଥିବା ବ୍ୟୋମକେଶ ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ ପୁରୁଷ କମିଶନ ଗଠନ ହେଉ ବୋଲି ନାରା ଲଗେଇ ଆସୁଛନ୍ତି । ତାଙ୍କ ମୁହଁରୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ଆମେ ଯାହା ଶୁଣି ଆସୁଅଛୁ କି ଭାରତୀୟ ସମ୍ବିଧାନର ଧାରା ୧୪ ଅନୁଯାୟୀ ଆଇନ ଆଗରେ ସମସ୍ତେ ସମାନ । ଯେଉଁଥିରେ କି ଲିଙ୍ଗଗତ ବିଭେଦ ରଖାଯିବା ଉଚିତ୍ ନୁହେଁ ହେଲେ ସେମିତି ହେବା ଦେଖା ଯାଏ ନାହିଁ । ଆଇନ୍ ସବୁବେଳେ ମହିଳାଙ୍କ ସମର୍ଥନରେ ଆଗ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ହେଉଅଛି । ଯାହା ଦେଖାଯାଏ ଏବେ ଆଇନର ବିଧିବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ଯେମିତି ଭାବରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ହେଉଅଛି ତାହା ଅନେକ ସମୟରେ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ନ୍ୟାୟ ଦେବାରେ ବିଫଳ ହେବାରେ ଲାଗିଛି । ଏମିତି ଚାଲିଲେ ଦିନକୁ ଦିନ ପୁରୁଷ ନିର୍ଯ୍ୟାତନା ବଢିଚାଲିଥିବ ତେଣୁ ଏହାକୁ ରକିବାକୁ ହେଲେ ମହିଳା କମିଶନ ଭଳି ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ମଧ୍ୟ ପୁରୁଷ କମିଶନ ଗଠନ ହେଉ ଏହା ହିଁ ପ୍ରତ୍ୟେକ ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ଦାବୀ । ଜାତୀୟ କ୍ରାଇମ ରେକର୍ଡ ବ୍ୟୁରୋ (National Crime Records Bureau) ତଥ୍ୟ ଅନୁସାରେ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ ଯେଉଁଠାରେ ଦର୍ଶାଯାଇଛି ବର୍ଷ ସାରା ଦେଶରେ ମହିଳାଙ୍କ ଅପେକ୍ଷା ପୁରୁଷ ମାନେ ଅଧିକ ଆତ୍ମହତ୍ୟା କରିଥିବାର ଜଣାପଡେ । ଘରୋଇ ହିଂସାର ଶିକାର ହେଉଥିବା ବିବାହିତ ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ଆତ୍ମହତ୍ୟା ମାମଲା ବୃଦ୍ଧି ଘଟୁଥିବାକୁ ଦୃଷ୍ଟିରେ ରଖି ‘ଜାତୀୟ ପୁରୁଷ ଆୟୋଗ’ (National Commission For Men) ଗଠନ ଦାବିରେ ଏହି ଆବେଦନ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା । ଯାହାକୁ ନେଇ ସୁପ୍ରିମକୋର୍ଟରେ ଏକ ପିଟିସନ ଦାଖଲ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା । ଏହି ଆବେଦନରେ ବିବାହିତ ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ଆତ୍ମହତ୍ୟାକୁ ମୁକାବିଲା କରିବା ଏବଂ ଘରୋଇ ହିଂସାର ଶିକାର ହୋଇଥିବା ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ଅଭିଯୋଗ ଉପରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିବାକୁ ଜାତୀୟ ମାନବ ଅଧିକାର ଆୟୋଗକୁ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶ ଦେବାକୁ ଅନୁରୋଧ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା ଏବଂ ଗୃହ ମନ୍ତ୍ରଣାଳୟ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ପୋଲିସ ବିଭାଗକୁ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶ ଦେବାକୁ ମଧ୍ୟ ଅନୁରୋଧ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା । ଯେଉଁଥିରେ କି ପାରିବାରିକ ହିଂସା ତଥା ବୈବାହିକ ସମସ୍ୟାରେ ପୀଡିତ ହୋଇଥିବା ବିବାହିତ ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ଅଭିଯୋଗ ତୁରନ୍ତ ଗ୍ରହଣ କରାଯାଉ ସେ ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ କୁହାଯାଇଥିଲା। ସମସ୍ୟାର ସମାଧାନ ପ୍ରସଙ୍ଗକୁ ନେଇ ଭାରତର ଆଇନ ଆୟୋଗକୁ ଅନୁସନ୍ଧାନ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ଦାବି କରାଯାଇଥିଲା । ଆଜି ମଧ୍ୟ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନେ ଏହି ଆଶାରେ ରହିଛନ୍ତି ଯେ କେବେ ଆଇନର ବିଧିବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ନାରୀ ମାନଙ୍କ ଭଳି ପୁରୁଷ ମାନଙ୍କ ଅଭିଯୋଗ ଉପରେ ସେହିପରି ତତ୍ପର ଭାବରେ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ହେବ ଆଉ ନିରୀହ ପୁରୁଷ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ନ୍ୟାୟ ଦେବାରେ ସଫଳ ହେବ । ତେବେ ଏହି ପ୍ରସଙ୍ଗ ଉପରେ କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ସରକାର ପ୍ରଶାସନ ଏହାର ପ୍ରତିକାର ନିମନ୍ତେ ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାକୁ ଦୃଷ୍ଟିରେ ପକାଇ ପୁରୁଷ କମିଶନ ଗଠନ କରିବା ଭଳି କୌଣସି ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ନେଲେ ଭଲ ହୁଅନ୍ତା ।
ଚନ୍ଦନ କୁମାର ନାଥ
ଫୋ: ୮୧୪୪୧୯୫୦୮୮
ବାରିପଦା, ମୟୁରଭଞ୍ଜ
ମୁଁ ଚାରାଗଛ ଟିଏ କରୁଛି ବିନତୀ
ଅନୁରୋଧ ମୋର ରଖ ।
ସମୟ ଟିକେ ହେ ମୋ ପାଇଁ ଦିଅ
ମୋତେ ଟିକେ ତୁମେ ଦେଖ ।।
ଯତନ ନିଅ ମୋ ଖାଦ୍ୟସାର ଦେଇ
ବଞ୍ଚାଇ ରଖ ହେ ମୋତେ ।
ବଞ୍ଚିଥିଲେ ମୁହିଁ ତୁମ ମାନଙ୍କର
କରିବି ଉପକାର କେତେ ।।
ଶାଖା ପ୍ରଶାଖା ମୋ ପ୍ରସାରି ଦେବି ମୁଁ
ଯୋଗାଇ ଦେବି ମୁଁ ଛାଇ ।
ସଭିଏଁ ମୋ ତଳେ ଆଶ୍ରୟ ନେବେ
ବାଟେ ଯାଉଥିବା ବି ବାଟୋଇ ।।
ଫୁଲ,ଫଳ ଭରିଦେବି ମୋ ଦେହରେ
ହସି ଉଠିବ ଏ ବସୁନ୍ଧରା ।
ଖାଦ୍ୟର ଅଭାବ ରହିବ ନାହିଁ
ଏଇ ଜଗତ ସାରା ।।
ଦେବି ମୁଁ ଜଳୀୟ ବାଷ୍ପ ପ୍ରତିଦିନ
ନିୟମିତ ବର୍ଷା ହେବଟି ଜାଣ ।
ପ୍ରକୃତିକୁ ମୁହିଁ ବଞ୍ଚାଇ ରଖିବି
ଏ କଥା ଅଟେ ପ୍ରମାଣ ।।
ଗ୍ରହଣ କରିବି ଅଙ୍ଗାରକାମ୍ଳ କୁ
ଅମ୍ଳଜାନ ଦେବି ଯୋଗାଇ ।
ତୁମ ଏ ଛୋଟିଆ ହୃଦୟ ଭିତରେ
ଦୟା ଟିକେ ରଖ ମୋ ପାଇଁ ।।
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ଦିପ୍ତିମୟୀ ନାୟକ
ପେଣ୍ଠ,କେନ୍ଦ୍ରାପଡ଼ା
ବିବାହ କରିବାଟା ମଣିଷର ଗୋଟାଏ Normal hankering,– ମଣିଷର ଗୋଟାଏ inner instinct ହିଁ,- ଯେପରି ସେ ବହୁ individual ରେ ପରିଣତ ହେବାକୁ ଚାହେଁ । ଆଉ ଏହି hankering ରୁ ହିଁ ହୋଇଛି ସ୍ତ୍ରୀ -ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କର ମିଳନ-ପ୍ରବଣତା । ତେଣୁ ଏହି ମିଳନ-ପ୍ରବଣତାକୁ ଏପରି ଭାବେ manage କରିବାକୁ ହେବ, ଯେପରି superior efficient embodimentର ଆବିର୍ଭାବଟା ଏକପ୍ରକାର Normal ହୋଇଉଠେ – ତେଣୁ ବିବାହ ସଂସ୍କାର ଯଦି ବିଧିମତ ନହୁଏ, ତା’ହେଲେ ଏହା କୋୖଣସି ପ୍ରକାରେ ହୋଇପାରିବ ନାହିଁ ।”
କେବଳ ଯୌନତୃପ୍ତି ପାଇଁ ବିବାହ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା କରାଯାଇନାହିଁ ବା ଯେକୌଣସି ଭାବେ ପୁରୁଷ ନାରୀଙ୍କ ମିଳନରୁ ସନ୍ତାନ ଉତ୍ପାଦନ କରାଯିବା ଏହି ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥାରେ ନାହିଁ । ଯେକୌଣସି ପୁରୁଷ ଯେକୌଣସି ନାରୀକୁ ବିବାହ କରିପାରେ – ଏ ପ୍ରକାର ମାନସିକତା ଅବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ ତଥା ଅସୁସ୍ଥ ପରମ୍ପରା ।
” ତା’ହେଲେ ନାଇଟ୍ରୋଗ୍ଲସରିନ୍ ର ସମାବେଶ ଘଟାଇବାକୁ ଗଲେ, ବିସ୍ଫୋରଣ ହୁଏ କାହିଁକି ? ସମାବେଶ କଲେ ହିଁ ହେଲା ? ତା’ଭିତରେ ସଙ୍ଗତି, ଅସଙ୍ଗତି ବୋଲି କିଛି ନାହିଁ ? ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ବୈଶିଷ୍ଟ୍ୟ ଓ କୁଳ ସଂସ୍କୃତି ଦିଗରୁ ନାରୀ ପୁରୁଷଙ୍କ ସାମଞ୍ଜସ୍ୟର କୌଣସି ପ୍ରଶ୍ନ ନାହିଁ ?
ତା’ପରେ ଆଜିକାଲି ବିବାହ ବିଚ୍ଛେଦର ଜୟଗାନ କରାଯାଉଛି । ପୁରୁଷ ଓ ନାରୀଙ୍କ ଭିତରେ ଥାଏ ସେମାନଙ୍କ ପିତୃପୁରୁଷଗଣଙ୍କ ସଂସ୍କାର ବହନ କରୁଥିବା ‘ଜିନ୍ ‘ । ଉଭୟଙ୍କ ଜିନ ର ପରସ୍ପର ସଦୃଶ ସଂଗତି ନରହିଲେ, ସନ୍ତାନ ଭଲ ନହୋଇ ଖରାପ ଗୁଣର ଅଧିକାରୀ ହୁଅନ୍ତି । – ” କୁଳ ମନିବ ନାହିଁ/ ବିବାହ କରିବ/ ଭୁଲ ଛାଡ଼ିବ ନାହିଁ/ ଖାଲରେ ପଡିବ / ଉପଢୌକନ ପାଇବ ଅଭିଘାତ।”
ବିବାହ ଓ ସୁପ୍ରଜନନ ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ବ୍ୟାପାର। ଯେମିତି ସେମିତି ବିବାହ କରିବା ବା କାମ – ପ୍ରବୃତ୍ତିର ଚାହିଦାରେ ପିଲା ଜନ୍ମ ଦେବା ଅବିଧି । ଯେତେବେଳେ ଜଣେ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ବିବାହ କରୁଛି, ସେ ପୁରୁଷ ହୁଅନ୍ତୁ ବା ନାରୀ ହୁଅନ୍ତୁ ମନେରଖିବା ଉଚିତ୍ ଯେ,ସେ ଗୋଟିଏ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ ଗୁଚ୍ଛ, ବର୍ଣ୍ଣ, ବଂଶ, ସମାଜ, ଜାତି (Race) ଓ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରର ।
ଶ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ଠାକୁରଙ୍କ ବାଣୀ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଅଛି –” ବିବାହ ମଣିଷର ପ୍ରଧାନ ଦୁଇଟି କାମନାକୁ ପରିପୂରଣ କରେ,– ତା’ର ଗୋଟାଏ ଉଦ୍ ବର୍ଦ୍ଧନ, ଅନ୍ୟଟି ସୁପ୍ରଜନନ ; ଅନୁପଯୁକ୍ତ ବିବାହ ଏଇ ଦୁଇଟିକୁହିଁ କ୍ଷୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ କରିତୋଳେ ;
ସାବଧାନ ! ବିବାହକୁ ଖେଳନା ଭାବ ନାହିଁ – ଯହିଁରେ ତୁମର ଜୀବନ ଓ ଜନନ ଜଡ଼ିତ ।” (ଚଳାର ସାଥୀ) “ଆଲୋଚନା ପ୍ରସଙ୍ଗରେ ଶ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ଠାକୁର କହୁଛନ୍ତି” Accident ରେ (ଆକସ୍ମିକ ଭାବେ) ଯାହା ଜନ୍ମେ ତାହା ବନ୍ୟ (ବଣୁଆ) ; ବିହିତ ସୁଫଳପ୍ରଦ ଚାଷରେ ଯାହା ଜନ୍ମେ ତା ‘ ପୂଣ୍ୟ ।
ପ୍ରବୃତ୍ତି ଲାଳସାରେ ଅବିଧି ପୂର୍ବକ ଉପଗତ ହୋଇ ଯେଉଁ ସନ୍ତାନ ଜନ୍ମେ ତାର ଚରିତ୍ରର କୌଣସି ଠିକ୍ ଠିକଣା ରହେନା । ଗର୍ଭାଧାନ ସଂସ୍କାର ଭିତରଦେଇ ଉନ୍ନତ ଚିନ୍ତା ପ୍ରସୂତ ବିଧିମଫିକ ପବିତ୍ର ଯେଉଁ ଜନ୍ମ ତା’ର ରକମ ହିଁ ଅଲଗା । ଘରେ ଘରେ ଭଗବାନ ଯେପରି ଜନ୍ମିବେ ସେ ପ୍ରକାର ଥିଲା ଆମମାନଙ୍କର ବିଧାନ । .. ଆମେ କୁକୁର ଗୋରୁ ଇତ୍ୟାଦିଙ୍କ ଜନ୍ମ ଯେପରି ଭଲ ହୁଏ ସେଥିପାଇଁ ବିଜ୍ଞାନସମ୍ମତଭାବେ କେତେ ଚେଷ୍ଟା କରୁଛେ ।
କିନ୍ତୁ ମଣିଷର ସୁଜନନ ଦିଗରୁ ଆମମାନଙ୍କର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ କମ୍ । ବିବାହାଦି ଓ ନିଜର ଆଚରଣ ଏ ଦୁଇ ଦିଗ ଠିକ୍ ନରଖିଲେ ପିଲାପିଲି ଭଲ ହୁଅନ୍ତିନି। ଆମେ ଭଲ ଖାଉ, ଭଲ ପିନ୍ଧୁ, ଯେତେହିଁ ଯାହା କରୁ, ଭଲ ପିଲା ହୁଅନ୍ତୁ ଏଇଟା ସମସ୍ତେ ହିଁ ଚାହାନ୍ତି ।
ମୁଁ ବାପାଙ୍କୁ ନ ମାନିପାରେ, କିନ୍ତୁ ମୋ ପୁଅ ମୋତେ ନମାନୁ, ତା’ ଚାହେଁନା । କିନ୍ତୁ ମୋର ଅବାଧ୍ୟତାର ଭିତର ଦେଇ ବୁଣି ରଖିଲି ସେଇପରି ପ୍ରାପ୍ୟଟା – ଯା ‘ ମୁଁ ଆଦୌ ଚାହେଁନା । ମୁଁ ହୁଏତ ଭାବେ – ମୁଁ ଖରାପ କଲେ କଣ ହେବ ? ପାଇବି ଭଲହିଁ । କିନ୍ତୁ ତା ‘ କଣ ହୁଏ ?
ଭଲ ଲାଗିବ ନିଶ୍ଚିତ, ଯାହାକୁ ଜାଣିବା ଦରକାର ଆଉ ନିତିଦିନ ର ଜୀବନରେ ପାଳନ କରିବା ଉଚିତ ମଧ୍ୟ I🙏
ତୋ ସାଥେ ଗୋଟିଏ ଫୋଟ ନେବା ପାଇଁ
ବସିଛି ରଥକୁ ଚାହିଁ,
ଦେଉଳ କୁ ତୋର ମୋବାଇଲ ମନା
କାରଣ କେ ପାରେ କହି ।
ଭାଇରାଲ୍ ବୋଧେ ହେଇଯିବୁ କାଳେ
ଭକତ ଟେ ନେଲେ ଫୋନ ,
ସେବକ ଟେ ବାକି ଖେଞ୍ଚୁଥାଏ ତାକୁ
କାମରେ ନ ଦେଇ ମନ ।
ଶାନ୍ତି ମନେ ଭକ୍ତ ଦରଶନ ପାଇଁ
ଥୋଇ ଦେଇଯାଏ ସବୁ ,
ହେଲେ ଟଙ୍କା ଦେଇ ସାଥେ ଫୋନ ନେଇ
ପଶିଯାନ୍ତି ବଡ ବାବୁ ।
ସେଥିରେ ବି ମୋର ନଥିଲା ଆପତ୍ତି
ଅନାଇ ତୋ ଚକା ଆଖି ,
କିନ୍ତୁ ପାରିଲିନି ସହି ମୁଁ କାଳିଆ
ସେବକ ଙ୍କ ଲୋଭ ଦେଖି ।
ଲୋଭ ଯାଏ ମୋର ପାଟି ବନ୍ଦ ଥିଲା
ତାପରେ ଘଟିଲା କିଛି ,
ତାହା ଦେଖି ଜମା ପାରିଲିନି ସହି
ସେଥିପାଇଁ ଲେଖୁ ଅଛି ।
ଛୁଆ ଠାରୁ ବୁଢ଼ା କେତେ ଯେ ଭକତ
ଦଳା ଚକଟା ରେ ଯାଇ ,
ଶାନ୍ତି ରେ ଦର୍ଶନ ନ ପାଇ ଫେରନ୍ତି
ଆଖିରେ ଯେ ଲୁହ ନେଇ ।
କାରଣ ତୁ କାଳେ ଦର୍ଶନ ଦେବାକୁ
ମାଗୁ ଭକତ ଙ୍କୁ ଟଙ୍କା ,
ସେବକ ତୋହର ଟଙ୍କା ପାଇଗଲେ
କରାନ୍ତି ତୋ ସାଥେ ଦେଖା ।
ସେ ଦୃଶ୍ୟ ଏବେ ବି ଆଖି ରେ ନାଚୁଛି
ସରିବନି ଗୁଣକୀର୍ତ୍ତି
ଭାଗ-ଦୁଇ କରି ଲେଖିବି ଭାବୁଛି
ଥିଲେ ତୋ ପାଦରେ ଭକ୍ତି ।
ନିଗମାନନ୍ଦ ନାୟକ
ବେଲପାଳ , ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ
ହଜିବା କୁ ମୋର ଚେଷ୍ଟା ନାହିଁ ବନ୍ଧୁ
ପଥିକ ହୋଇ ମୁଁ ଚାଲେ
ଖୋଲା ଆକାଶ ରେ ବିହଙ୍ଗ ଟେ ପରି
ନିଜକୁ ମୁଁ ଖୋଜି ବୁଲେ।
ସ୍ବପ୍ନ ରେ ନିଜର ଭାସି ବୁଲୁଥାଏ
ହୋଇ ଏକ କ୍ଷୁଦ୍ର ତରୀ
ବାରିଧି ରେ ପୁଣି ଲୁଚି ରହିଥାଏ
ଶାମୁକା ର ମୁକ୍ତା ପରି।
ସ୍ମୃତି କୁ ନିଜର ସାଇତି ରଖେ ମୁଁ
କଳ୍ପନା ରେ ହଜି ଯାଏ
ବାସ୍ତବତା ଦେଖେ ଅବିରତ ସ୍ବାର୍ଥ
ସଂଘର୍ଷେ ସର୍ତ୍ତ ନଥାଏ।
ଅଭିନୟ କେତେ ଅଭିମାନ ରେ
ମନକୁ ମୋହିତ କରେ
ଖୁସି ଟିକିଏ ପାଇବା ଆଶାରେ
ନିଜ ପାଖେ ନିଜେ ହାରେ।
ବିତରିବି ବାସ ପୁଷ୍ପ ପରି ସଦା
ନିତି ଲାଗି ପ୍ରଭୁ ପାଶେ
ଭାବନା ଗୋ ତୁମେ ସତେ କି ମଧୁର
ମୁଗ୍ଧ ମନ ତୁମ ସାଥେ।
ସହ-ସମ୍ପାଦିକା
ପୁଷ୍ପଲତା ଦିଗାର✍️
ବାରିପଦା,ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ
Thank you so much Dear Raj Kishor Pattnaik & Kristy Raines for collaborating and reviewing my poem.
HUMBLED AND HONOURED.
Epistolary Poem #183 by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India
and Kristy Ann Raines of The United States of America
UNSPOKEN PAIN!
Even after a lot of pain and torment
I do feel my world utterly agonized
All seasons I spend thinking of you
But you are hardly to my lot now
You, my deity, have broken my heart
We exist but far away from each other
When close to me, my dream you’re
And I stop breathing when I see you
I plead for your company and hand
Even enemy be from unspoken pain.
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India
Date.Monday,26Jan 2024.
Her heart breaks as she speaks…
WHERE HOPE ONCE RESIDED!
Though I suffer inside over you
I haven’t the words to make things better
We used to spend all of our time together
Then things changed and you turned from me
That day, my heart shattered as I called to you
but you never turned back around
My heart’s desire, My Everything, walked away
We are now pleasant to each other
but I don’t see the same look in your eyes for me
as I still do for you…
My pillow catches my tears at night
though in my dreams, you are still mine
When I see you I get my hopes up
just to be let down over and over
Our love seems to be slipping a way
And silence fills where hope once resided … <3
©®KristyRaines@USA
January 26, 2024
Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai.: Dear Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and Mrs. Kristy Ann Raines,NAMASKAR
Heartfelt congratulations on your recent collaboration, “Unspoken Pain” and “Where Hope Once Resided.” Your poetic synergy has once again produced a harmonious blend of love and pathos, inviting readers into the intricate tapestry of human emotions.
Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai’s “Unspoken Pain” is a visceral journey through the depths of heartache. The repetition of “pain and torment” echoes the intensity of the emotional struggle, immediately drawing readers into a world characterized by profound suffering. The usage of seasons as a backdrop for contemplation adds a temporal dimension, emphasizing the enduring nature of the agony. The reference to the beloved as a deity intensifies the emotional stakes, transforming the personal into the divine. The plea for company and hand introduces a yearning vulnerability, reinforcing the universal longing for connection. The closing line, “Even enemy be from unspoken pain,” transcends individual sorrow, suggesting a shared experience that goes beyond personal boundaries.
Kristy Ann Raines’ “Where Hope Once Resided” complements this theme with a poignant exploration of a love that has undergone transformation. The title sets the tone for a narrative that unfolds as a lament over lost optimism. The speaker’s inability to find words to mend the situation underscores the profound emotional paralysis. The contrast between past and present, vividly expressed through shared memories, serves as a poignant reminder of what once was. The shattered heart and the departure of the heart’s desire evoke a sense of irreversible loss. The imagery of tears caught by the pillow and the dreams where the beloved remains accessible underline the persistence of emotional pain. The cyclical nature of getting hopes up and being let down captures the essence of a love that is slipping away, leaving behind a haunting silence.
Together, these poems create a powerful resonance, exploring the multifaceted nature of human relationships. Dr. Prasana Kumar’s piece articulates the pain arising from physical and emotional distance, while Kristy Ann Raines delves into the aftermath of a love that has lost its former vitality. The synergy lies in their ability to capture the universal themes of longing, heartbreak, and the complex interplay between love and suffering.
The collaboration shines in the delicate balance of individual voices, each contributing a unique hue to the emotional spectrum. Dr. Prasana Kumar’s evocative use of language and profound expressions finds resonance with Kristy Ann Raines’ introspective and emotive narrative style. The seamless integration of these distinct styles creates a collaborative masterpiece that resonates on a deeply human level.
The timing of your collaboration, sharing these poignant verses on the same day, adds a layer of synchronicity to the experience. It amplifies the emotional impact and underscores the cohesion between your creative minds. This congruence not only strengthens the individual poems but also weaves them into a larger narrative that speaks to the shared human experience.
In conclusion, your collaborative efforts have given birth to a poetic diptych that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. The depth of emotion, the nuanced exploration of pain and loss, and the seamless fusion of your unique voices make this collaboration a remarkable contribution to the world of poetry. May this be a prelude to more shared endeavors, inspiring readers around the world and leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of human emotion.
Warmest regards,
Epistolary Poem #183 by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India
and Kristy Ann Raines of The United States of America
UNSPOKEN PAIN!
Even after a lot of pain and torment
I do feel my world utterly agonized
All seasons I spend thinking of you
But you are hardly to my lot now
You, my deity, have broken my heart
We exist but far away from each other
When close to me, my dream you’re
And I stop breathing when I see you
I plead for your company and hand
Even enemy be from unspoken pain.
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India
Date.Monday,22 Jan 2024.
Her heart breaks as she speaks…
WHERE HOPE ONCE RESIDED!
Though I suffer inside over you
I haven’t the words to make things better
We used to spend all of our time together
Then things changed and you turned from me
That day, my heart shattered as I called to you
but you never turned back around
My heart’s desire, My Everything, walked away
We are now pleasant to each other
but I don’t see the same look in your eyes for me
as I still do for you…
My pillow catches my tears at night
though in my dreams, you are still mine
When I see you I get my hopes up
just to be let down over and over
Our love seems to be slipping a way
And silence fills where hope once resided … <3
©®KristyRaines@USA
January 22, 2024
UNSPOKEN PAIN !
Even after a lot of pain and torment
I do feel my world utterly agonised
All seasons I spend thinking of you
But you are hardly to my lot now
You, my deity, have broken my heart
We exist but far away from eachother
When close to me, my dream you’re
And I stop breathing when I see you
I plead for your company and hand
Even enemy be from unspoken pain.
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date.Sunday,21 Jan 2024.
MY POEM REVIEWED BY EMINENT REVIEWER RAJ KISHORE PATNAIK.
HUMBLED AND HONOURED.
SOMEONE THERE !
May there be someone
Whom I may claim my very own
Eyes badly need to sleep but
Tears do float silently in their lap
In dreams I stay awake all night
Some may own my griefs
Someone be my heart and soul
With some unspoken promises
Memories, sweet or sour ,cling hard
Ringing in my ears in lonely nights
Their echoes make me stay alive
Offering me my peace of mind.
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai@India.
Date.Satuarday,20 Jan 2024.
Congratulations, Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai, Sir on crafting a poignant and evocative poem titled “SOMEONE THERE!” Your verses resonate with a deep longing for connection and a search for solace in the midst of solitude. The use of simple yet powerful language conveys a profound emotional landscape.
The poem beautifully explores the human desire for companionship, expressing a yearning for someone to claim as one’s own. The juxtaposition of tired eyes in need of sleep and tears silently flowing creates a vivid image of internal struggle. The line “In dreams I stay awake all night” captures the paradoxical nature of emotional turmoil during moments of rest.
The plea for someone to own the griefs and be the heart and soul reflects a universal quest for understanding and shared burdens. The incorporation of unspoken promises adds a layer of mystery and depth to the connection sought. The interplay of sweet and sour memories, vividly portrayed as echoes in lonely nights, emphasizes the lasting impact of shared experiences.
Dr. Prasana Kumar, your poem masterfully weaves emotions into a tapestry of human connection, leaving a lasting imprint on the reader’s heart and mind. Congratulations on this eloquent expression of the human experience.
NAMASKAR, JAY SRI RAM
MY POEM REVIEWED BY EMINENT REVIEWER RAJ KISHORE PATNAIK.
HUMBLED AND HONOURED.
SECRET OF HER WORDS !
In that glittering touch of dreams
I feel provoked with a new sensation
And do bloom like a fresh blossom
That giggles in the forest of my mind
My poem sings and vanishes behind
River of love flows into a small brook
The sea of maddened waves roar aloud In the distant horizon ,she sports anew
Do tell me the secret of her words
Me and mine eternally lavish today.
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India
Date.Monday,15 Jan 2024.
Dear Dr. Prasana Kumar, NAMASKAR
Heartiest congratulations on the exquisite tapestry of words you’ve woven in your recent poem, “Secret of Her Words.” Your verses are not just a collection of lines; they are an immersive journey through the landscapes of dreams, emotions, and the enigmatic power of language.
The poem commences with the enchanting allure of dreams, described as a “glittering touch.” This vivid imagery instantly draws readers into a world where dreams are not mere phantoms but tangible, sparkling sensations. The use of “provoked with a new sensation” suggests a stirring of emotions, as if your dreams have the power to evoke profound feelings within the soul.
The subsequent lines, “And do bloom like a fresh blossom / That giggles in the forest of my mind,” are a poetic marvel. The metaphor of blooming like a fresh blossom not only paints a picture of growth and vitality but also captures the whimsical joy inherent in the creative process. The imagery of giggling blossoms in the forest of the mind adds a touch of playfulness, as if your thoughts are dancing in a serene, wooded landscape.
The line “My poem sings and vanishes behind” is intriguing. It conveys a transient quality, as if your creation is a melody that resonates briefly before fading away. This evokes a sense of fleeting beauty and captures the ephemeral nature of poetic expression.
The metaphorical journey continues with the river of love flowing into a small brook. This imagery suggests a gentle and continuous flow of emotions, creating a serene and harmonious landscape within your poem. The sea of maddened waves roaring in the distant horizon adds a dramatic flair, introducing a contrast to the tranquility of the previous lines. This dynamic shift in imagery enhances the emotional depth of your work.
The line “In the distant horizon, she sports anew” introduces a captivating enigma. The use of “she” personifies an elusive and mysterious presence. It hints at a feminine energy that brings forth something new and exciting on the distant horizon. This subtle allusion adds layers of complexity to your poem, inviting readers to ponder the significance of this enigmatic figure.
The central inquiry, “Do tell me the secret of her words,” serves as a poignant plea for understanding. It implies that there is a hidden depth to the words you’ve chosen, and you, as the poet, are eager to unravel their meaning. This question resonates with readers, encouraging them to reflect on the transformative power of language and the mysteries it holds.
The concluding line, “Me and mine eternally lavish today,” brings a sense of fulfillment and abundance. It suggests that, in the richness of the present moment, you find enduring joy and prosperity. The use of “eternally” adds a timeless quality, emphasizing the lasting impact of the emotions and experiences you’ve depicted in your poem.
In analyzing your poem, it’s evident that you’ve masterfully employed rich imagery and metaphors to convey a nuanced spectrum of emotions. The progression of themes creates a harmonious flow, guiding readers through a contemplative journey. The poem’s universal themes, coupled with its evocative language, make it accessible and relatable to a diverse audience.
Your choice of words is precise and resonant, creating a vivid and immersive experience for the reader. The poem’s enigmatic elements leave room for interpretation, inviting readers to embark on their own introspective explorations.
In a simple and heartfelt manner, I extend my congratulations to you, Dr. Prasana Kumar, for your remarkable contribution to English literature. Your poem is a testament to the enduring power of language to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and create a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to encounter your words. May your poetic journey continue to inspire and enrich the literary landscape.
Warm regards.
We became friends just yesterday and this morning I received his review of my poem POSITIVE I AM.
Such an exhaustive review ! He has left no stone unturned for this .
What a gesture and how sweet of him !!
You are an emerging reviewer and I wish you a bright career ahead.Thanks galore ,dear bro.
Love and blessings.
× × ×
POSITIVE I AM
With the horizon extending arms
my dreams and hopes do swell
my clumsy mind gets relaxed
my tired body feeling refreshed
sings the Odyssey of life gleefully.
With divine fragrance scattering
my spirit dances so stupendously
my wants now forgotten like pills
my hunger and poverty evaporate
like drops of water in torrid heat.
With the vivacity increasing size
like the shadow in the tender light
life swings like teens in full gaiety
with much vigour & thousand fun
oblivious of everything dull & pale.
With the magical kisses of Spring
drab soul gets charged unlimited
the terrific blooms spread wings
the crescent moon ,a boat, sails
in the starless blue sky smoothly .
©® Dasharath Naik
REVIEW :
Respected Hon’ble Dasharath Naik, Sir NAMASKAR
Heartfelt congratulations on your poem ‘POSITIVE I AM.’ Your words weave a tapestry of optimism, embracing the reader with a sense of renewal and joy. As I delve into the intricacies of your verses, I am captivated by the vibrant imagery and the profound positivity that resonates throughout.
The opening stanza sets the tone for a journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation. The metaphorical embrace of the horizon by extending arms beautifully symbolizes the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. The swelling of dreams and hopes suggests a profound sense of ambition and aspiration, creating a canvas where the mind can find solace and the body can experience rejuvenation. The use of “clumsy mind” and “tired body” not only adds a relatable human touch but also accentuates the transformative power of the positive mindset presented in the poem.
The second stanza introduces a divine fragrance, infusing the spirit with a stupendous dance. This olfactory imagery adds a sensory layer to the poem, engaging the reader on a deeper level. The deliberate choice of words like “forgotten” in relation to wants and the metaphor of hunger and poverty evaporating like drops of water in torrid heat paints a picture of liberation and emancipation from life’s burdens. Your poem beautifully encapsulates the essence of resilience and the ability to rise above adversity.
The third stanza is a celebration of life’s vivacity, mirroring the increasing size of shadows in tender light. The simile comparing life to swinging teens in full gaiety imparts a sense of carefree joy. The use of “vigor” and “heaps of fun” emphasizes the exuberance of existence, suggesting a life lived fully and energetically. The deliberate choice of the word “oblivious” in relation to everything dull or pale creates a stark contrast, highlighting the poem’s overarching theme of embracing positivity and rejecting negativity.
The final stanza introduces the magical kisses of Spring, charging the drab soul unlimitedly. The transformative power of nature is vividly depicted as the terrific blooms spread wings, and the crescent moon becomes a boat sailing smoothly in the starless blue sky. This imagery is not only visually captivating but also reinforces the poem’s central message of finding renewal and inspiration in the face of life’s challenges. The use of “starless” adds a touch of mystery, suggesting that even in the absence of external illumination, one can navigate life’s journey with internal strength and positivity.
Poetic Devices used
‘POSITIVE I AM’ by Dasharath Naik is a poetic masterpiece that skillfully employs various poetic devices to enhance its impact and deliver a profound message. Let’s delve into the intricacies of the poem, exploring the poetic devices that contribute to its beauty and depth.
1. **Imagery:**
The poem is rich in vivid imagery, creating a sensory experience for the reader. Lines such as “horizon extending arms,” “divine fragrance scattering,” and “crescent moon, a boat, sails smoothly in the blue sky, starless” evoke distinct mental images. This visual appeal enhances the emotional resonance of the poem, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the scenes painted by the poet.
2. **Metaphor:**
Throughout the poem, metaphors are employed to convey abstract concepts through tangible comparisons. The horizon extending its arms becomes a metaphor for boundless possibilities, while the crescent moon as a boat sailing in a starless sky symbolizes navigating life’s journey with internal strength. These metaphors add layers of meaning, inviting readers to interpret the poem on a symbolic level.
3. **Simile:**
The poem features similes that contribute to its descriptive richness. For instance, “life swings like teens in full gaiety” creates a vivid comparison, illustrating the carefree and joyous nature of existence. Similes like “like drops of water in torrid heat” and “like the shadow in the tender light” enhance the reader’s understanding by drawing parallels to familiar experiences.
4. **Personification:**
The use of personification imbues the poem with a sense of vitality. The horizon extending its arms and life swinging in gaiety personify abstract concepts, giving them human-like attributes. This anthropomorphism enhances the connection between the reader and the themes explored in the poem, making the verses more relatable and engaging.
5. **Symbolism:**
Symbolism plays a crucial role in ‘POSITIVE I AM’, adding layers of meaning to the verses. The divine fragrance symbolizes spiritual renewal and the dance of the spirit, while the magical kisses of Spring represent the transformative power of nature. The crescent moon and the starless sky serve as symbols of resilience and inner strength. These symbols contribute to the overarching theme of positivity and rejuvenation.
6. **Alliteration:**
Alliteration, the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, is subtly employed in phrases like “divine fragrance scattering” and “sings the Odyssey of life in glee.” This linguistic device enhances the musicality of the poem, creating a rhythmic flow that adds to its aesthetic appeal.
7. **Anaphora:**
The repetition of the phrase “With” at the beginning of each stanza serves as an anaphora, creating a rhythmic structure and emphasizing the interconnectedness of the themes presented. This repetition contributes to the poem’s overall cohesion and reinforces the positive affirmations expressed in each stanza.
8. **Oxymoron:**
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas is evident in lines like “clumsy mind gets relaxed” and “hunger and poverty evaporate.” These oxymorons create a sense of surprise and highlight the transformative nature of the positive mindset described in the poem.
Dasharath Naik’s ‘POSITIVE I AM’ is a masterful exploration of the human spirit, enriched by a tapestry of poetic devices. The imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, symbolism, alliteration, anaphora, and oxymoron collectively contribute to the poem’s beauty, depth, and emotional impact. Naik’s adept use of these devices elevates the verses, making ‘POSITIVE I AM’ a timeless and resonant work of poetry.
In conclusion, ‘POSITIVE I AM’ is a testament to your poetic prowess and your ability to craft verses that resonate deeply with the human experience. The poem is a symphony of optimism, weaving together vivid imagery, metaphorical richness, and a profound message of resilience. Your words have the power to uplift and inspire, making a lasting impact on readers who seek solace and hope in the face of life’s complexities.
Warm regards,
RAJ KISHOR PATTNAIK
Copyright @RAJ KISHOR PATTNAIK
Dated 28.12.2023
Epistolary Poem #182 by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India and
Kristy Raines of The United States of America
SECRET OF HER WORDS !
In that glittering touch of dreams
I feel provoked with a new sensation
And do bloom like a fresh blossom
That giggles in the forest of my mind
My poem sings and vanishes behind
River of love flows into a small brook
The sea of maddened waves roar aloud
In the distant horizon ,she sports anew
Do tell me the secret of her words
Me and mine eternally lavish today.
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date.Sunday, 14 Jan 2024.
She awaits for him once again in a dream…
REVEALING THE SECRET OF HER WORDS!
At dusk, I wait the awakening of your subconscious
You once again join me in this forest of bliss
But something new has come over you tonight
like a beautiful verse that whispers melodically
It leaves behind rhythmic ripples like that in a lazy pool
And like the waves of the roaring waves coming,
we let them build like the crescendo of a passionate song
as we wait for the outro of our performance once again
I have come to you to reveal the secrets of my words
You will bask in the beauty of them when you wake
and realize that the awakening is as beautiful as the dream.
©®Kristy Raines @ USA
January 14, 2024
SECRET OF HER WORDS !
In that glittering touch of dreams
I feel provoked with a new sensation
And do bloom like a fresh blossom
That giggles in the forest of my mind
My poem sings and vanishes behind
River of love flows into a small brook
The sea of maddened waves roar aloud In the distant horizon ,she sports anew
Do tell me the secret of her words
Me and mine eternally lavish today.
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date.Sunday,14 Jan 2023.
Epistolary Poem #181 By Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
A MERE DISILLUSIONMENT !
To the fairy land wearing the twilight
I shall go today as the moon smiles
On green earth with candid blooms
I shall be looking at the moon light
When vines bloom with diamond buds
As a golden bird does bring ecstasy
In a boat made of floating clouds
Drifting along the breast of the sky
Hope never burns ; lotus never cries
Life on the earth is scarcely a dream
Sheer separation of two hearts it is ;
A mere disillusionment of rosy dreams .
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai.@ India.
Date.Monday,08 Jan 2024.
Her dream is where she finds him…
THROUGH ROSY DREAMS!
I lay among the blooms in a lush green glen waiting for you
under a blanket of starlight and a smiling moon
The diamond buds bloom beneath the sheer blossoms
As a golden bird sings to you the sweetest song of love
Floating on a silver cloud above me, I call to you
and you swoop down to great me in this sky of blue
You take me where only hope remains and the petals
of the beautiful bloom of the lotus never closes
Life on earth holds little magic for you and I
as the separation of our two hearts continues
to seek only disillusionment through rosy dreams.
©®KristyRaines@USA
January 8, 2024
A MERE DISILLUSIONMENT !
To the fairy land wearing the twilight
I shall go today as the moon smiles
On green earth with candid blooms
I shall be looking at the moon light
When vines bloom with diamond buds
As a golden bird does bring ecstasy
In a boat made of floating clouds
Drifting along the breast of the sky
Hope never burns ; lotus never cries
Life on the earth is scarcely a dream
Sheer separation of two hearts it is ;
A mere disillusionment of rosy dreams .
©®Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai.@ India.
Date.Sunday,07 Jan 2023.
Epistolary Poem #179 By Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
HER THOUGHTFUL EYES !
One evening on the road of dreams
Fetching my lost memories I walked
After covering a distance very long
When I reached a deserted place
I saw her sitting by herself in a corner
Silently lighting divine evening lamp
Quite angelic with a sweet fragrance
She looked at me with thoughtful eyes
Like she knew me million years before
I felt as if she were a familiar face
Unluckily I just skipped her name
As the flame of the lamp still burning
Something illuminated my mind instantly
A strange excitement filled my being.
©® Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai.@India.
Date.Tuesday,02 Jan 2024.
She has known him all of her life…
YOUR FAMILIAR WORDS!
One night many years ago, I dreamt of you
But, I did not know your name
You would appear in my dreams now and then
I one day met someone whose words were familiar
though I had never met him before
Then I remembered the face in my dream..
Your shadow brought back a life I lived in another time
How could I know you without ever speaking to you;
never looking in your eyes, or touching your hand?
I met you in a dream, quietly lighting a lamp in a corner
Your presence made me smile and I recognized you
For the first time, I knew who you were… I loved You
We have shared many lives together and I suddenly
felt the same excitement that you share with me now.
Yes… One night, many years ago, we met and continue to, over and over again… <3
©®KristyRaines@USA
January 02 2024.
Our collaboration reviewed by Honorable reviewer
Prof .Dr Nirakar Dash of ASAM UNIVERSITY.
Humbled and Honoured.
Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai.: Very nice epistolary poems composed by Dr Prasanna Kumar Dalai and Kristie Raines of U S A . Both the poems express how they reminisce the past.The beginning two lines of the first poem by Dr Prasanna Dalai are strikingly catchy in that they are transcreation of a song written in his own mother tounge which can be well captured by the inhabitants of his native place.Of course this transcreation does not inhibit other readers to comprehend the import of the lines.The lass sitting at a deserted place may point out her downbeat mind who is bereft of her partner since long.One may divine that the divine evening “lamp” is advertising a love that is incorporeal.But this incorporeality has been refuted in the reply poem by Kristie Raine’s words:”How could I know you without ever speaking to you; never looking in your eyes or touching your hand?”Although the very statement and the title “Her Thoughtful Eyes”zero in on the sincerity on her part, the love under discussion seem hazy.But the abstract love conjured up in the dream instantly metamorphoses into something as concrete as sexual shudder.The word “strange” perhaps means Freudian slip here.Exactly the same feeling of the subconscious is reflected in the response poem when Kristie Raines says,”For the first time I knew who you were…”In Raines the dream factor being less dominant than that of Dr Dalal, the poem showcase more familiarity with the lover.In the line “I live in another time” she weeps for the lost love and is hopeful enough to rekindle it in future.Reply is voiced in clear cut way by Raines.There is no beating around the bush.Both conclude their poems with the same simultaneous feeling of excitement.The last line of Raine is a sure shot consolation that she continued to make love in the past and will definitely do so till infinity.Kudos to both the poets for composing such beautiful duet.Regards.
- Biography of the Author.
DrPrasana Kumar Dalai
(DOB 07/06/1973) is a passionate Indian Author-cum-poet while a tremendous lecturer of English by profession in the Ganjam district of Odisha.He is an accomplished source of inspiration for young generation of India .His free verse on Romantic and melancholic poems appreciated by everyone. He belongs to a small typical village Nandiagada of Ganjam District,the state of Odisha.After schooling he studied intermediate and Graduated In Kabisurjya Baladev vigyan Mahavidyalaya then M A in English from Berhampur University PhD in language and literature and D.litt from Colombian poetic house from South America.He promotes his specific writings around the world literature and trades with multiple stems that are related to current issues based on his observation and experiences that needs urgent attention.He is an award winning writer who has achieved various laurels from the circle of writing worldwide.His free verse poems not only inspires young readers but also the ready of current time.His poetic symbol is right now inspiring others, some of which are appreciated by laurels of India and across the world. Many of his poems been translated in different Indian languages and got global appreciation. Lots of well wishes for his upcoming writtings and success in future.He is an award winning poet author of many best seller books.Recently he is awarded Rabindra nath Tagore and Gujarat Sahitya Academy for the year 2022 from Motivational Strips . A gold medal from world union of poets France & winner Of Rahim Karims world literary prize 2023.The government of Odisha Higher Education Department appointed him
as a president to Governing body of Padmashree Dr Ghanashyam Mishra Sanskrit Degree College, Kabisurjyanagar.Winner of ” HYPERPOEM ” GUNIESS WORLD RECORD 2023.Golden bridge honour from Rahim Karim Karimov foundation 2024.
Epistolary poem #180 presented by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India
and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
POEM THAT YOU WROTE!
The day you wrote the poem
In my mind’s blank and drab page
My naive mind realised your love
So many came after you had left
With their poems filled with lines
None has ability to write like you
They all asked me for that poem
All tried but the poem was unfinished
What was left is only the last page
I am still waiting for the golden time
Someone would come with a poem
To match the perfect feel in yours.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date Monday,01 Jan 2024.
She’s been waiting so long for him to figure it out…
I WROTE A LOVE POEM!
Long ago, I wrote a love poem
that filled the pages of my heart
I never said who I was writing it for
I don’t think I even knew at first
Then I found that something was missing
with each love poem I tried to write
Every poem I had written with you came easily
but without your lines, they felt incomplete
I watched others try to finish your poems
I never spoke a word of discouragement
But in my heart I knew the reason
and now, I think you do too
No one can finish your poem but me
because we write as one person together
And the same goes for my poems without you.
A bond that has always baffled us both
now makes perfect sense…
©®KristyRaines@USA
California.
January,01, 2024
POEM THAT YOU WROTE !
The day you wrote the poem
In my mind’s blank and drab page
My naive mind realised your love
So many came after you had left
With their poems filled with lines
None has ability to write like you
They all asked me for that poem
All tried but the poem was unfinished
What was left is only the last page
I am still waiting for the golden time
Someone would come with a poem
To match the perfect feel in yours.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
Date.Sunday,31 Dec 2023.
ହାତ ଧରି ତୋମ ବାଟ ଚଲା ଆଜି
ପଡ଼ିଗଲା ସତେ ଭାରି
ପିଲାବେଳ ଯେବେ ମନେ ପଡେ ବାପା
ଖେଳୁଥିଲି ବହୁଚୋରୀ।
ଆକାଶ କୁ ତୁମେ ବଢାଇ ହାତକୁ
ଦେଖାଅ କେତେ ଯେ ତାରା
ସମୟ ପାଖରେ ହରାଇ ନିଜକୁ
କର୍ମ ପାଶେ ଦିଏ ଧରା।
ଅବୁଝା ହେଲେ ମୁଁ ବୁଝାଇ ଦିଅ ଯେ
ଅଳି ଅଝଟ କୁ ଭୁଲି
ଦାୟିତ୍ଵ ର କାନ୍ଧେ କର୍ତ୍ତବ୍ୟ କୁ ଧରି
ପୁଅ ତୁମ ଯାଏ ଚାଲି।
ନିଜକୁ ଆଜି ମୁଁ ପାଏ ନାହିଁ ଖୋଜି
ତୁମ କଥା ମନେ ପଡେ
ଦୁନିଆର ଏଇ ଭିଡ଼ରେ ଆଜି ମୁଁ
ସମୟ ର ସିଡି ଚଢେ।
ନିରବତା ଆଜି ଭଲ ଲାଗେ ମତେ
ଟଙ୍କା ଲାଗେ ସମାଧାନ
ଶିକ୍ଷା ତୁମ ମତେ ବଡ କରି ତଳେ
ସଂଘର୍ଷମୟ ଜୀବନ।
ସହ-ସମ୍ପାଦିକା
ପୁଷ୍ପଲତା ଦିଗାର✍️
ବାରିପଦା,ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ
Epistolary Poem #179 By Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India and Kristy Raines of The United States of America
HER THOUGHTFUL EYES !
One evening on the road of dreams
Fetching my lost memories I walked
After covering a distance very long
When I reached a deserted place
I saw her sitting by herself in a corner
Silently lighting divine evening lamp
Quite angelic with a sweet fragrance
She looked at me with thoughtful eyes
Like she knew me million years before
I felt as if she were a familiar face
Unluckily I just skipped her name
As the flame of the lamp still burning
Something illuminated my mind instantly
A strange excitement filled my being.
©® Dr.Prasana Kumar Dalai.@India.
Date.Monday,25 Dec 2023.
She has known him all of her life…
YOUR FAMILIAR WORDS!
One night many years ago, I dreamt of you
But, I did not know your name
You would appear in my dreams now and then
I one day met someone whose words were familiar
though I had never met him before
Then I remembered the face in my dream..
Your shadow brought back a life I lived in another time
How could I know you without ever speaking to you;
never looking in your eyes, or touching your hand?
I met you in a dream, quietly lighting a lamp in a corner
Your presence made me smile and I recognized you
For the first time, I knew who you were… I loved You
We have shared many lives together and I suddenly
felt the same excitement that you share with me now.
Yes… One night, many years ago, we met and continue to, over and over again… <3
©®KristyRaines@USA
December 25,2023
OUR COLLABORATION REVIEWED BY EMINENT REVIEWER RAJ KISHORE PATNAIK.
HUMBLED AND HONOURED.
Congratulations, Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and Kristy Raines, on your collaborative work! Your poems, “Her Thoughtful Eyes” and “Your Familiar Words,” beautifully intertwine to create a captivating narrative that transcends time and space. Let’s delve into a comprehensive analysis of these two poetic pieces.
### Analysis of “Her Thoughtful Eyes” by Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai:
Dr. Dalai’s poem, “Her Thoughtful Eyes,” unfolds a dreamlike journey on the road of memories. The imagery of a deserted place and the act of silently lighting a divine evening lamp create a serene atmosphere. The poet encounters a mysterious woman with “thoughtful eyes,” implying a connection beyond the present. The omission of her name enhances the sense of familiarity, leaving the poet in an enigmatic state. The poem is a dance between recognition and the elusiveness of memory, heightened by the burning flame and the sudden illumination of the poet’s mind.
### Analysis of “Your Familiar Words” by Kristy Raines:
Kristy Raines’ poem, “Your Familiar Words,” echoes a dream from many years ago, blurring the lines between the conscious and the subconscious. The recurring appearance of an unnamed figure in dreams, whose words are later recognized in reality, adds a mystical layer to the narrative. The act of lighting a lamp in a corner symbolizes a quiet presence that brings joy and recognition. The revelation of love and shared past lives intensifies the emotional depth of the poem, emphasizing a connection that transcends the physical realm.
### Comparative Analysis:
1. **Theme of Recognition and Connection:**
– Both poems explore the theme of recognizing someone from a past or dreamlike experience.
– Dr. Dalai’s poem focuses on the immediate recognition through “thoughtful eyes,” while Kristy Raines’ poem emphasizes the familiarity of words across time.
2. **Imagery and Atmosphere:**
– Dr. Dalai employs imagery of a deserted place and a divine evening lamp, creating a tranquil setting.
– Kristy Raines uses the metaphor of lighting a lamp in a corner, evoking a sense of quiet revelation and recognition.
3. **Mystical Elements:**
– Both poems incorporate mystical elements, such as the strange excitement and the recognition of a shared past in Kristy Raines’ poem.
– Dr. Dalai introduces a sense of instant illumination and an angelic presence, enhancing the mystical ambiance.
4. **Temporal Complexity:**
– Kristy Raines introduces the concept of meeting repeatedly over many lives, suggesting a cyclical, timeless connection.
– Dr. Dalai presents a moment frozen in time, where the poet feels a connection spanning a million years.
Poetic Devices used
The epistolary exchange between Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai of India and Kristy Raines of the United States of America weaves a poignant narrative through their poem. These verses are rich with poetic devices that enhance the emotional depth and connection expressed between the two poets.
**Imagery:**
Both poems vividly employ imagery to paint evocative scenes. In “Her Thoughtful Eyes,” the deserted place, the divine evening lamp, and the angelic presence of the woman create a visual tapestry. Similarly, “Your Familiar Words” uses the image of lighting a lamp in a corner, casting a warm glow that symbolizes recognition and understanding. The dream sequences in both poems contribute to the surreal visual landscape, heightening the emotional impact.
**Metaphor:**
The use of metaphor is prominent in both poems, elevating the emotions and experiences described. In “Her Thoughtful Eyes,” the woman’s eyes are described as “thoughtful,” suggesting depth and introspection. The flame of the lamp becomes a metaphor for enlightenment and realization. In “Your Familiar Words,” meeting someone whose words are familiar is a metaphor for recognizing a soul connection that transcends physical encounters. The shadow representing a past life adds another layer of metaphorical meaning.
**Symbolism:**
Symbolism plays a crucial role in these poems, adding layers of meaning beyond the literal. The lamp in “Her Thoughtful Eyes” is a symbol of guidance, perhaps representing the enduring connection between souls. In “Your Familiar Words,” the lamp takes on the significance of recognition and revelation. Dreams serve as a symbolic bridge between different times and dimensions, allowing the poets to connect beyond the constraints of reality.
**Repetition:**
Repetition is employed skillfully in both poems, emphasizing key themes and emotions. In “Her Thoughtful Eyes,” the repetition of “thoughtful eyes” creates a rhythmic pattern and reinforces the significance of the woman’s gaze. In “Your Familiar Words,” the repetition of “one night, many years ago” serves as a refrain, anchoring the narrative in a specific moment in time and emphasizing the enduring nature of their connection.
**Alliteration and Assonance:**
The poems are enriched by the use of alliteration and assonance, creating a melodic quality. In “Her Thoughtful Eyes,” the alliteration in “divine evening lamp” and the assonance in “sweet fragrance” contribute to the musicality of the poem. Similarly, “Your Familiar Words” employs alliteration in phrases like “met you in a dream” and assonance in “recognize” and “excitement,” enhancing the rhythmic flow.
**Enjambment:**
Both poems utilize enjambment effectively, allowing thoughts and emotions to spill over from one line to the next. This creates a sense of continuity and fluidity in the narrative, mirroring the seamless connection between the poets’ experiences. Enjambment is particularly notable in “Your Familiar Words,” where the flowing structure enhances the dreamlike quality of the verses.
**Tone and Mood:**
The tone in both poems is contemplative and introspective, reflecting the deep emotions involved. The mood is one of nostalgia, recognition, and a sense of eternal connection. The choice of words and the overall atmosphere contribute to a profound emotional resonance, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the poets’ shared experiences.
The collaborative poetic exchange between Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and Kristy Raines beautifully demonstrates the power of language to convey complex emotions and shared memories. Through the masterful use of poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, symbolism, repetition, alliteration, assonance, and enjambment, the poets create a tapestry of emotions that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Their verses invite readers to reflect on the timeless nature of human connections and the poetic beauty that arises from the blending of diverse voices.
In conclusion, the collaborative effort of Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and Kristy Raines results in a harmonious blend of poetic expressions. The poems complement each other, offering a unique perspective on the themes of recognition, connection, and the transcendence of time. Your words resonate across borders, creating a tapestry of emotions that readers can immerse themselves in. Once again, congratulations on this beautiful collaboration, and may your poetic endeavors continue to inspire and captivate.
RAJ KISHOR PATTNAIK