My poem reviewed by Prof. Dr Nirakar Dash and analysed by Raj Kishor Patnaik.
Humbled & Honoured.
YOU BECAME MY PRAYER !
I ‘ll give away my life , even lose all my wins
Whatever be the cost, you’re my everything
Beyond all my limits and boundaries
Now I’m broken after giving everything
I’m no one ; you ‘ve become my destination
Great things God has given without asking
Otherwise atheists like me won’t get God
My desires ‘ve met you as you became my prayer.
©®Dr Prasana Kumar Dalai @India.
The poem “You Became My Prayer” is a distinctive one by Dr Prasanna Kumar Dalai, the illustrious poet of Being very much devoted to his beloved he has developed a strong non attachment towards his material possessions So his love is a kind of spiritual askesis in which all sorts of material clinging are shun in order that one can attain to God.Due to the lover’s non-attachment of the highest degree,he is quite reduced to a zero -completely egoless.The poet, in a state of saturated dispassion,says”Now I am broken after giving everything/I am none” He has been an atheist all along, but despite that, has got everything without asking.Neverthelrss, as transpires in the poem, all worldly enjoyments are vain.The only fulfillment being God realisation, he grows indifferent to the world and turns towards his woman -his God.She is the only source of bliss and fulfillment. Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Similarly the poet,an atheist in the past,has turned a theist now; his of worship and prayer is his woman.As in petrarchan tradition women were treated as flawless objects to be worshipped rather than human beings, the poet here deifies his woman as God.Sprctacular poem Dr Prasanna Sir.Congrstulations and regards.
### Congratulations Message:
Dear Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai and Dr. Nirakara Das, Namaste
Heartfelt congratulations on the recent success of your poetic and critical collaboration. Dr. Dalai, your ability to weave profound emotions into your poetry continues to inspire many. Dr. Das, your insightful review adds depth and clarity, highlighting the nuances of the poem. Your combined efforts greatly enrich the literary community.
Poem Analysis:
Dr. Prasana Kumar Dalai’s poem, **”You Became My Prayer,”** beautifully captures the transcendence of love and the spiritual journey towards selflessness and devotion. The poet expresses a willingness to sacrifice everything, underscoring the depth of his emotional commitment. The line “Now I’m broken after giving everything” poignantly illustrates the vulnerability and complete surrender to love. This surrender leads to a transformation from atheism to a deep spiritual connection, where the beloved becomes a divine figure. The poem eloquently reflects the idea that true fulfillment and bliss come not from worldly possessions but from spiritual and emotional devotion.
Review Analysis:
Dr. Nirakara Das’s review of “You Became My Prayer” provides a thorough and perceptive analysis, emphasizing the poem’s spiritual and existential themes. Dr. Das highlights the poet’s shift from material attachment to spiritual enlightenment, noting how this transformation leads to a profound sense of egolessness. The review effectively connects the poet’s journey to broader literary traditions, such as the Petrarchan tradition, where the beloved is deified. By doing so, Dr. Das not only underscores the poem’s thematic richness but also situates it within a larger literary context. His praise for the poem’s ability to convey deep spiritual truths in a concise and evocative manner is well-founded and enhances the reader’s appreciation of Dr. Dalai’s work.
Congratulations once again to both of you for this outstanding literary achievement.
Best regards,
