Dinakrushna Das (Makers of Indian Literature)
Book Details
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: Surendra Mohanty
• Language: English
• Pages: 64
• Cover: Paperback
• Edition: 1985
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm
• Weight: 100 gm
About the Book
This book presents an insightful introduction to the life and literary contributions of Dinakrushna Das, a renowned medieval poet from Odisha who lived around the seventeenth century. He is widely remembered for his celebrated poetic work Rasokallola, which remains an important part of the cultural and devotional literary heritage of the region.
Dinakrushna Das’s poetry is known for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. His compositions have long been popular among the people of Odisha, and many of his songs continue to be sung by peasants and devotees across the state. Over time, several of his poetic lines have become part of everyday speech, turning into widely used proverbs.
A distinctive feature of his poetry is the elegant blend of Sanskrit and Oriya, which gives his verses a refined yet vivid quality. This combination enhances both the musicality and the expressive power of his writings, making them memorable and culturally significant.
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Dinakrushna Das (Makers of Indian Literature)
Dinakrushna Das (Makers of Indian Literature)
Book Details
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: Surendra Mohanty
• Language: English
• Pages: 64
• Cover: Paperback
• Edition: 1985
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm
• Weight: 100 gm
About the Book
This book presents an insightful introduction to the life and literary contributions of Dinakrushna Das, a renowned medieval poet from Odisha who lived around the seventeenth century. He is widely remembered for his celebrated poetic work Rasokallola, which remains an important part of the cultural and devotional literary heritage of the region.
Dinakrushna Das’s poetry is known for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. His compositions have long been popular among the people of Odisha, and many of his songs continue to be sung by peasants and devotees across the state. Over time, several of his poetic lines have become part of everyday speech, turning into widely used proverbs.
A distinctive feature of his poetry is the elegant blend of Sanskrit and Oriya, which gives his verses a refined yet vivid quality. This combination enhances both the musicality and the expressive power of his writings, making them memorable and culturally significant.
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Book Details
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Author: Surendra Mohanty
• Language: English
• Pages: 64
• Cover: Paperback
• Edition: 1985
• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm
• Weight: 100 gm
About the Book
This book presents an insightful introduction to the life and literary contributions of Dinakrushna Das, a renowned medieval poet from Odisha who lived around the seventeenth century. He is widely remembered for his celebrated poetic work Rasokallola, which remains an important part of the cultural and devotional literary heritage of the region.
Dinakrushna Das’s poetry is known for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. His compositions have long been popular among the people of Odisha, and many of his songs continue to be sung by peasants and devotees across the state. Over time, several of his poetic lines have become part of everyday speech, turning into widely used proverbs.
A distinctive feature of his poetry is the elegant blend of Sanskrit and Oriya, which gives his verses a refined yet vivid quality. This combination enhances both the musicality and the expressive power of his writings, making them memorable and culturally significant.













