Godabarisha mishra biography in oriya
Godabarish Misra
Indian writer
Pandit Godabarish Mishra | |
|---|---|
| Born | Godabarish Mishra ()26 October Srinibaspur Sasan, Banapur, Puri, Odisha, India |
| Died | 26 July () (aged&#;69) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.A. in Philosophy, M.A. in Economics |
| Alma&#;mater | Ravenshaw College, University of Calcutta |
| Known&#;for | Social reformer, Politician, Editor, Columnist, Writer |
| Children | Ranganath Mishra, Loknath Mishra, Raghunath Mishra |
| Parent | Lingaraj Mishra & Apsara Devi |
| Awards | Kendra Sahitya Academy Award () |
Pandit Godabarish Mishra (26 October – 26 July )[1] was a poet and notable socialist from Odisha, India. He is known for his contribution to Odia literature.
Early life
Godabarish Mishra was born to Lingaraj Mishra and Apsara Devi in a Brahmin family in Srinibaspur Sasan, near Banapur, Khordha district.[2] His primary education was from the village school and then received his higher education from the Puri District School in and enrolled in Ravenshaw College. He used to take tuition to cover the college fees. He received his B.A. in philosophy in He obtained his M.A. in economics from University of Calcutta in
Work
In teaching
He was a teacher in the Satyabadi School from to Then, he became the headmaster of Chakradharpur High School in the Singhbhum district (Now in Jharkhand) from to He was sent there with the aim of preserving the Odia language in the district of Singhbhum by Pandit Gopabandhu Das.[3] After taking part in the non-cooperation movement, he returned to his home village in and was involved in establishing new schools, small-scale industries, farms and social welfare organizations.
The Samaja
In he became the Editor of The Samaja, an Orissa local newspaper, holding that position for approximately two years, after the founder died.
In Utkal Samilani
He was associated with Utkal Sammilani from to [4] He was the President of the Utkal Samilani Special Conference held at Berhampur in He met Gopabandhu Das by chance while staying in a hostel. He was one of Gopabandhu's "Pancahsakha" (five friends).[5]
Social reformer
Although he belonged to a conservative Brahmin family, Mishra was a socialist. He was against caste discrimination. He didn't wear his sacred thread and also wore a moustache, which was against the Brahmin caste system.
Participation in the Non-cooperation Movement
He participated in the non-cooperation movement of He was the head of Singhbhum DCC and led the campaigns in Chakradharpur and adjacent areas.[6]
Political life
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Gopabandhu Das, he joined the Congress party and was a member of the Vidhan Sabha (Lower House) of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. He was the member of the district board from to He was a member of Odisha Vidhan Sabha from till his death, with the exception of a five-year break. During this time he did not hold a post in the Orissa congress, due to political differences. When the Orissa ministry of congress was created he was not included in the ministry. He became a Vidhan Sabha member in as an independent candidate. He served in the Vidhan Sabha as an eminent administrator and member of the opposition party. He left Congress in and joined the Forward Block. He served as finance and education minister in the ministry of the Maharaja of Parlakhemundi from to During his stay as minister in he played an important role in the establishment of Utkal University,[7]Cuttack High court and various colleges in Puri, Baleshwar and Sambalpur.
Literary works
His work includes many essays, stories, novels, poems, biographies and translations. His poems played a crucial role in creating awareness towards that nation. His dramas Purushottama Deba, Mukunda Deba and autobiographical work Ardha Shatabdi Ra Orissa O Tahin Re Mo Sthana are some of his significant contributions to the Oriya literature.[5] He was also a competent editor. He published magazine Lokamukha from Banapur in He also used to write for the Eastcoast (An English paper) published by Sashi Bhusan Rath. He was awarded a doctorate in literature from Utkal University. Some of his published works are as below
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- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Purashottama Deba (in Odia). The Utkal Sahitya Press. OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Mukunda Deba&#;: aitihasika nataka (in Odia). Kataka Shtudentas Shtora. OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Arddha satabdira Odisa (in Odia). OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Arddha satabdira Odisa o tahim re mo sthana (in Odia). Grantha mandira. OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa; Satpathi, Nityananda (). Godabarisa parikrama (in Odia). Odisa Pujyapuja Samsada. OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Pilanka kahinki (in Odia). Kataka Shtudentas Shtora. OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Catani (in Odia). Kataka Shtudentas Shtora. OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Atharasaha satara (in Odia). OCLC&#;
- ^Misra, Godabarisa (). Godabarisa granthabali (in Odia). Kataka shtudents shtora. OCLC&#;