Bangamata (poem)
Bangamata (Bengali: বঙ্গমাতা, English: "Mother Bengal"[1]) is a famous Bengali poem written by Rabindranath Tagore.[2][3] It is included in his poetry book "Chaitali" (1896)[4]. It is a 14 lines poem.[2][3]
| Bangamata | |
|---|---|
| by Rabindranath Tagore | |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Genre(s) | Poem |
| Lines | 14 |
Background
Tagore wrote the poem "Bangamata" during the British Raj in India. Being unhappy, he wanted to encourage all the Bengalis to perform national duties.[5][6]
Transliteration in English
Punye pape dukkhe sukhe patane uthhane
Manus haite dao tomar santane
He snehartha bangabhumi–taba grihakrore
Chirasishu k'are ar rakhiyo na dhare.
Deshdeshantar-majhe jar jetha sthan
Khunjiya laite dao kariya sandhan.
Pade pade choto choto nishedher dore
Bendhe bendhe rakhiyo na bhalo chele k'are.
Praan diye, dukkho s'ahe, aponar hate
Sangram karite dao bhalomanda-sathe.
Shirna shanta sadhu taba putrader d'hare
Dao sabe grihachara lakkhichara k'are.
Saat koti santanere, hey mugdha janoni,
Rekhechho bangali kare–manus karo ni.[2][3]
Present Day Context
Tagore’s "Bangamata" poem becomes important once again today as the Bengalis are neglecting their mother tongue (Bengali) and culture.[7][8][9]
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