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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Kaloji narayana Rao
Today(9th September) 96th Birthday of Kaloji narayana Rao
Kaloji Narayana Rao’s multi-faceted traits made him an extra-ordinary person
Kaloji Narayana Rao, the doyen of literary, social, and political activism for nearly two generations in the state and a Padma Vibhushan awardee, was fondly remembered for his contribution to civil life, participation in public life, oral leanings in literary creation in a seminar on his life and literature held recently at Kakatiya University, Warangal.
Rebel and a rishi
He was a rebel, a rishi, an activist, an orator, a commentator, a chronicler, a conversationalist, reminisced the many luminary-speakers who participated in the seminar. The best tribute that could be paid to Kaloji, as he is popularly known, would be to continue his legacy of protest and defiance, they averred.
During his lifetime Kaloji remained a live metaphor for Warangal — turbulent yet modest, polite but dissenting, relaxed but rebellious, simple but suave, defiant yet sacrificing, Gandhian in lifestyle and a socialist in outlook.
Kaloji’s forefathers migrated from Maharashtra and soon they adopted Madikonda, a village on the outskirts of Warangal as their home. Later Warangal adopted Kaloji brothers as its illustrious sons. It is a lesson to many that Kaloji, one of the early protagonists of separate Telangana movement way back in the 1960s originally belonged to a migrants’ family.
Born on September 9, 1914, Kaloji completed his primary education at Madikonda and higher education at Warangal and Hyderabad. As it happened, Kaloji Narayana Rao overshadowed his elder brother, Kaloji Rameshwar Rao, an advocate of repute and a noted Urdu poet who wrote poems with the pseudonym of “Shaad.” The elder brother adopted a protective attitude towards his younger one and instances of their mutual affection and admiration are aplenty and stories of their bonding are still repeatedly narrated with much relish in Warangal.
Both of them led full lives, but the younger brother became more popular because of his activism.
Kalojis’ home in Nakkalagutta area of Hanamkonda remained the first destination of any significant personality or activist from across the state who visited Warangal. Kaloji’s contribution to the world of letters chiefly rests on his ability to combine the oral and written traditions.
Critics have compared him with the people’s poet Vemana of the 17th century. He superimposed oral rhythms, social concern, and human rights on his poetry so much so that many have found it difficult to categorise his corpus of writing.
A similar problem was faced by the literary establishment in Bengal when confronted with the creative-activist writings of Mahasveta Devi. Who else but an unpretentious and conscientious writer would agonise as Kaloji did in one of his most celebrated poems:
Why so many agonies in my heart?/ I cannot correct, nor can I show the path/ I am not empowered to punish the guilty/ Nor can I come to the rescue of the distraught. (My Protest)
The original poem in Telugu though written by Kaloji in 1942, it provides a framework for his life, literature, and activism all through.
Kaloji Narayana Rao’s multi-faceted traits made him an extra-ordinary person
Kaloji Narayana Rao, the doyen of literary, social, and political activism for nearly two generations in the state and a Padma Vibhushan awardee, was fondly remembered for his contribution to civil life, participation in public life, oral leanings in literary creation in a seminar on his life and literature held recently at Kakatiya University, Warangal.
Rebel and a rishi
He was a rebel, a rishi, an activist, an orator, a commentator, a chronicler, a conversationalist, reminisced the many luminary-speakers who participated in the seminar. The best tribute that could be paid to Kaloji, as he is popularly known, would be to continue his legacy of protest and defiance, they averred.
During his lifetime Kaloji remained a live metaphor for Warangal — turbulent yet modest, polite but dissenting, relaxed but rebellious, simple but suave, defiant yet sacrificing, Gandhian in lifestyle and a socialist in outlook.
Kaloji’s forefathers migrated from Maharashtra and soon they adopted Madikonda, a village on the outskirts of Warangal as their home. Later Warangal adopted Kaloji brothers as its illustrious sons. It is a lesson to many that Kaloji, one of the early protagonists of separate Telangana movement way back in the 1960s originally belonged to a migrants’ family.
Born on September 9, 1914, Kaloji completed his primary education at Madikonda and higher education at Warangal and Hyderabad. As it happened, Kaloji Narayana Rao overshadowed his elder brother, Kaloji Rameshwar Rao, an advocate of repute and a noted Urdu poet who wrote poems with the pseudonym of “Shaad.” The elder brother adopted a protective attitude towards his younger one and instances of their mutual affection and admiration are aplenty and stories of their bonding are still repeatedly narrated with much relish in Warangal.
Both of them led full lives, but the younger brother became more popular because of his activism.
Kalojis’ home in Nakkalagutta area of Hanamkonda remained the first destination of any significant personality or activist from across the state who visited Warangal. Kaloji’s contribution to the world of letters chiefly rests on his ability to combine the oral and written traditions.
Critics have compared him with the people’s poet Vemana of the 17th century. He superimposed oral rhythms, social concern, and human rights on his poetry so much so that many have found it difficult to categorise his corpus of writing.
A similar problem was faced by the literary establishment in Bengal when confronted with the creative-activist writings of Mahasveta Devi. Who else but an unpretentious and conscientious writer would agonise as Kaloji did in one of his most celebrated poems:
Why so many agonies in my heart?/ I cannot correct, nor can I show the path/ I am not empowered to punish the guilty/ Nor can I come to the rescue of the distraught. (My Protest)
The original poem in Telugu though written by Kaloji in 1942, it provides a framework for his life, literature, and activism all through.
Today(9th September) 96th Birthday of Kaloji narayana Rao
Today(9th September) 96th Birthday of Kaloji narayana Rao
Prajakavi is the single title that captures the richness and variety of Kaloji Narayan Rao’ s qualities. A man of the people, a poet of the people. His choice of language, form and subject matter, his very practice of poetry have been integral to his commitment to the cause of ordinary people. His personal integrity and fearless commitment to justice and truth have drawn around him a wide circle of admirers from every walk of life, form part of his unique personality. His abiding sense of humour, his irony and his brutal insistence on honesty. Kaloji’s fierce individualism and his refusal to submit to imposed discplines have kept him out of the membership of political parties. Yet he is deeply political and has been in the vanguard of many a protest and struggle.
Born on 9 september 1914, Kaloji’s life spans the twentieth century and shines as a bright torch inspiring younger generations.
The first modern Telugu poet to write free verse, in this part of the country, Kaloji’s poetry (consisting of ten volumes) is a running commentary on the historical, socio political and cultural aspects of his time. Titled Na Godava it provides profound insights into the myriad issues and contradictions of his time his autobigraphical writing Idee Na Godava is historical and reflective. He claims no copyright and castshis ideas aboard freely for all to use. Kaloji has been at the forefront of all the significant struggles that make up the history of the erstwhile Hyderabad State.He was part of Satyagraha movement, the Osmania University Student Vandemataram movement, Arya Samaj, State Congress, Andhra Mahasabha(Telenagana) and Anti-Razakar movements. He has consistently fought for democratic and responsible government. His commitment to human rights made him an active member of the Tarkunde Committee. Although opposed to power and the trapping of office Kaloji looked upon elections as a democratic exercise. He contested thrice and once got elected as a member of the legeslative council. His most significant contest was in 1977 against Vengal Rao then Chief Minister who symbolised the ‘emergency’ rule in Andhra Pradesh.
Honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in the country, Kaloji brings grace and distinction to the award.
A voracious reader, an ardent cricket fan and an incurable storteller Kaloji delights his listeners young and old alike with his stories and experiences. His face – familiar all across the State, his presence – welcome everywhere and his honesty that brooks no deceit make Kaloji an institution in his lifetime. And he is rooted in Telengana – his conduct, his language, his humour and his taste reflect these roots.
Prajakavi is the single title that captures the richness and variety of Kaloji Narayan Rao’ s qualities. A man of the people, a poet of the people. His choice of language, form and subject matter, his very practice of poetry have been integral to his commitment to the cause of ordinary people. His personal integrity and fearless commitment to justice and truth have drawn around him a wide circle of admirers from every walk of life, form part of his unique personality. His abiding sense of humour, his irony and his brutal insistence on honesty. Kaloji’s fierce individualism and his refusal to submit to imposed discplines have kept him out of the membership of political parties. Yet he is deeply political and has been in the vanguard of many a protest and struggle.
Born on 9 september 1914, Kaloji’s life spans the twentieth century and shines as a bright torch inspiring younger generations.
The first modern Telugu poet to write free verse, in this part of the country, Kaloji’s poetry (consisting of ten volumes) is a running commentary on the historical, socio political and cultural aspects of his time. Titled Na Godava it provides profound insights into the myriad issues and contradictions of his time his autobigraphical writing Idee Na Godava is historical and reflective. He claims no copyright and castshis ideas aboard freely for all to use. Kaloji has been at the forefront of all the significant struggles that make up the history of the erstwhile Hyderabad State.He was part of Satyagraha movement, the Osmania University Student Vandemataram movement, Arya Samaj, State Congress, Andhra Mahasabha(Telenagana) and Anti-Razakar movements. He has consistently fought for democratic and responsible government. His commitment to human rights made him an active member of the Tarkunde Committee. Although opposed to power and the trapping of office Kaloji looked upon elections as a democratic exercise. He contested thrice and once got elected as a member of the legeslative council. His most significant contest was in 1977 against Vengal Rao then Chief Minister who symbolised the ‘emergency’ rule in Andhra Pradesh.
Honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour in the country, Kaloji brings grace and distinction to the award.
A voracious reader, an ardent cricket fan and an incurable storteller Kaloji delights his listeners young and old alike with his stories and experiences. His face – familiar all across the State, his presence – welcome everywhere and his honesty that brooks no deceit make Kaloji an institution in his lifetime. And he is rooted in Telengana – his conduct, his language, his humour and his taste reflect these roots.
Friday, March 26, 2010
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తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
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తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
తెలుగుబాస మరుస్తారా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
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తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
తెలివి తగ్గిపొతుందా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
చెలిమి తుట్టి పడుతుందా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
చెలిమి లెండిపొతాయా?
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బలము సన్నగిలుతుందా
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కొర్టు అమలు అధికారము
ఐ.పి.సి. మారుతుందా?
పాకాల, లఖ్నవరం
పారుదలలు ఆగుతాయా?
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పొలము లెండిపొతాయా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
దేశానికి ఆపత్తా?
–కాళోజీ
దేశానికి ఆపత్తా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
తెలుగుబాస మరుస్తారా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
కిలోగ్రాము మారుతుందా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
తెలివి తగ్గిపొతుందా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
చెలిమి తుట్టి పడుతుందా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
చెలిమి లెండిపొతాయా?
కులము తగ్గిపొతుందా
బలము సన్నగిలుతుందా
పండించి వరికర్రల
గింజ రాలనంటుందా?
రూపాయికి పైసాలు
నూరు కాకపొతాయా?
కొర్టు అమలు అధికారము
ఐ.పి.సి. మారుతుందా?
పాకాల, లఖ్నవరం
పారుదలలు ఆగుతాయా?
గండిపేటకేమైనా
గండితుటు పడుతుందా?
ప్రాజెక్టులు కట్టుకున్న
నీరు ఆగనంటుందా?
పొచంపాడు వెలసి కూడ
పొలము లెండిపొతాయా?
తెలంగాణ వేరైతే
దేశానికి ఆపత్తా?
–కాళోజీ
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