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Ramdhari Singh Dinkar (1908–1974)
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid heartfelt tribute to RashtrakaviRamdhari Singh Dinkar on the occasion of his Jayanti, recalling his timeless contributions to Indian literature and national consciousness.
Early Life & Education
- Born:23 September 1908, Simaria, Begusarai, Bihar.
- Studied philosophy, politics, and history at Patna University.
- Multilingual proficiency:Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, English.
Contributions to Literature
- Known as Rashtrakavi (National Poet) of India.
- Major works:
- Rashmirathi – epic poem on Karna from Mahabharata.
- SanskritikeChaarAdhyaye – analysis of India’s cultural evolution.
- Parshuram kiPratiksha – socio-political critique in poetic form.
- Style:Veer Rasa (heroic poetry), blending patriotism, social justice, and cultural pride.
- Influences:Tagore (poetic style), Gandhi (political ideals), Marx (revolutionary ideas).
Role in Freedom Struggle
- His fiery nationalist verses inspired masses during the Indian independence movement.
- Poetry became a tool of resistance, igniting patriotic zeal against colonial rule.
Political & Academic Engagement
- Rajya Sabha Member: 1952–1964.
- Vice-Chancellor: Bhagalpur University (1960s).
- Strengthened the link between literature, politics, and academia.
Honours& Recognition
- Padma Bhushan (1959) for literature.
- Featured in 1999 postal stamp series celebrating Hindi writers (50 years of Hindi as official language).
- Golden Jubilee Celebrations (2015): PM Narendra Modi commemorated SanskritikeChaarAdhyaye and Parshuram kiPratiksha.
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