Acknowledgements (for the Internet edition of “THE ECLIPSED SUN”)
I was much flattered when a message from some Ms. Poonam Sagar popped up on my computer screen seeking my 'permission' to quote from...
Apramatta
50. Poem 'Apramatta' (Un-frenzied) of the book 'Naibedya' (Offering) written in 1901 A.D.
The devotion, impatient with Thee,
Instantly yielding to dance and musical spree
In reverential...
Excerpt from the Letters/Diaries of Rabindranath Tagore: Translated by Rajat Das...
Remembering Tagore Rabindra Nath Tagore
Translator: Rajat Das Gupta
A few leaves from the letters/diaries of Rabindra Nath Tagore Nobel Laureate 1913
Literature of Tagore along with...
Sphulingo & Kanika
Translator's note: I am unaware of any other piece better capturing the solemnity and wonder of Nature, manifesting through its both macro and micro...
Kabi Paksha (Poet’s fortnight: Remembering Rabindranath Tagore
9th May is the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. From this day is observed Kabi-Paksha (the Poet’s fortnight) and Bengal, nay, different parts of...
Nakalgarh Poem
22. Poem 'Nakalgarh Poem' (False Fort) - of the book KATHA (Legends) written in 1899.
This poem touchingly reflects the heroic character of the Rajputs...
Ami
49. Poem 'Ami' (Myself) from the book 'Shyamali' written on 29 May, 1936 at Santiniketan (Birbhum Dist of West Bengal, where situates his University...
Bandi Bir
20. Poem 'Bandi Bir' (The Captive Hero) of the book Katha (Legends) written in 1899.
Translator's Note: This poem is based on the anthology of...