SAROJINI NAIDU
When we talk about the Indian female poets ,we cannot
forget about our Bharat Kokila .
A very warm good morning to one all present here. I Shagun
and I Vaishnavi our here to give u all a brief information about
The Nightinangle of India.
Yes, We are talking about Sarojini Naidu.
-Sarojini Chattopadhyay was born in Hyderabad on February
13,1879. She was a political activist , feminist, poet, and first
Indian women to be president of the Indian National
Congress and to be appointed as Indian state governor.
-At a very early age, she developed a deep interest in writing.
By the time she turned 12 , she had written a play, Mahr
Muneer , in Persian. This literary work impressed the Nawab
of Hyderabad hugely and he offered her a scholarship to
study abroad. At 16, she left for London to study at Kings
College.
- On her return, India was hit by the plague endemic. She
worked diligently with people affected by the disease.
Recognising her impressive work, the British government
honoured her with the “Kaisar-i-Hind” medal.
-At the age of 19, Sarojini Naidu married Dr. Govindarajulu
Naidu, a doctor by profession.
- Because of the colour, imagery , and lyrical brilliance of her
poems, Mahatma Gandhi gave her the title “Nightingale of
India” or “Bharat Kokila”
- “In the Bazaars of Hyderabad”, published in 1912, is one of
her most popular poems.
- Now I would like to call……………….. to recite a poem written
by our renowned poet Sarojini Naidu.
- Later she took part in the Salt Satyagraha or Dandi March, a
mass movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi against the
salt tax imposed by the British.
-Naidu was a fierce freedom fighter and a celebrated poet of
20th century India. Her birth anniversary on the 13th Feb every
year is celebrated as National Women’s Day in India.
- Growing up in a multilingual family , Naidu’s early poetry
was infused with the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of
India her Literary works emerged as a perfect fusion of Indian
themes with English verse.
- Sarojini Naidu’s literary legacy is marked by a collection of
works that beautifully capture the essence of Indian culture,
landscapes, and the spirit of its freedom struggle. Her initial
works showcased an emotional depth, along with a vivid
portrayal of Indian landscapes and life. Over time, her poetry
also began to address social and political issues more directly,
particularly those concerning women’s rights and women
empowerment.
- Now , lets us hear the strong Lady and what she said in
United states .
THE MAJOR LITERARY WORKS OF SAROJINI
NAIDU INCLUDE:
. THE GOLDEN THRESHOLD- This was Sarojini Naidu’s
first collection of poems. This was published in 1905 and is
named after her family home in Hyderabad.
. The Bird Of Time – Published in 1912, this collection
features patriotic pieces that reflect Naidu’s deep love for
her country.
. The broken wing : this collection is known for including one
of the most famous poems of Naidu “In the Bazaars of
Hyderabad”.
. The feather of THE dawn – published in 1961, this was
edited by her daughter Padmaja Naidu
Now lets make things more intresting for you by asking you
all some intresting quiz question.
