Ramesh Chandra Jha
| Ramesh Chandra Jha रमेशचन्द्र झा |
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| Born | 8 May 1928 Motihari, Bihar |
| Died | 7 April 1994 Motihari,Bihar |
| Occupation | Poet, Novelist, Journalist, Freedom Fighter |
| Language | Hindi, English, Bhojpuri, Maithili, Sanskrit |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Period | 50's, 60's, 70's |
| Spouse | Suryamukhi Devi |
| Children | Vinayak Jha, Reeta Jha |
| Relatives | Anuranjan Jha, Sanjeev K Jha (Grand childrens) |
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| Signature | File:R.C. Jha Signature.jpg |
Ramesh Chandra Jha (रमेशचन्द्र झा) (May 8, 1928 – April 7, 1994) was an Indian poet, novelist and freedom fighter. His poems, ghazals and stories evoke patriotism and human values. Romanticism and struggle of life are also the important aspect of his writing. His poetry expresses concerns of people's life struggle, their dreams and hopes.
In a literary research based book called Apne Aur Sapne : A Literery Journey Of Champaran he had traced the rich literary heritage of Champaran, Bihar. It states about the upcoming young poets such as Dinesh Bhramar and Pandey Ashutosh of 1960s.[1]
Contents
Childhood
Born on 8 May 1928 in Fulwariya village of Sugauli in East Champaran district, known as Motihari, Bihar. His father, Laxmi Narayan Jha was one of the well-known patriotic and freedom fighter who actively fought against the British rule and got arrested many times even on 15 April 1917 on the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi for Champaran Satyagrah movement.
Inspired by his father's act and current scenario Ramesh Chandra Jha became rebellious and convicted for police robbery at the very young age of 14.
Life history
He was not just a patriotic poet from Bihar but went to jail many times during the British rule because of his daring involvement in 1942 Quit India Movement.[2][3] He was student of Hazarimal High School, Raxaul that time and was entrapped into several cases of the robbery at police stations during freedom struggle. In his school days he lead student protest and later thrown out from the school.
S. R. Bakshi and Ritu Chaturvedi wrote in his book 'Bihar Through The Ages'- "At his phulwariya village in great hardship, Gokul Thakur ordered Ramesh Chandra and Rama Kant Jha to go to Sugaon and to take account of the articles were removed and also the condition of imposed collective fines. Since both these persons view of prematured age, there was very much possibility of their being arrested. If so happened that both of them were arrested and imprisoned for two years under the Section 38(v) of the Indian safety act..."
Jha and his family in Champaran had been supporting the freedom movement from the very beginning as his father Laxmi Narayan Jha was fully involve into freedom struggle. Knowing this, the Britishers set his house ablaze many times. It burned for weeks and was reduced to ashes. They build their house again but then Britishers robbed houses and assaulted people.
During the jail Ramesh Chandra Jha studied Indian literature and after the Independence rather than joining politics, he became poet & novelist. In a Muktak (Poetry) Ramesh Chandra Jha writes- "बहुत मजबूरियों के बाद भी जीता चला आया....शराबी सा समूची ज़िंदगी पीता चला आया / हज़ारों बार पनघट पर पलट दी उम्र की गागर....मगर अब वक़्त भी कितना गया बीता चला आया..."
From Prayag, Allahabad one of a greatest poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan who were a good friend and contemporary poet of Mr Jha, wrote in a letter, "our soul speaks and heart sings in Ramesh Chandra Jha's poetry"[4]
Honours and Awards
- 15th August 1972, on the occasion of 25th years of freedom Indira Gandhi awarded him with Tamra Patra for his participation in the Indian Freedom Struggle.
- Awarded by "Dr Uday Narayan Tiwari Award" on 2 October 1993 in National Bhojpuri Language Summit at Raniganj, West Bengal.
Ramesh Chandra Jha Memorial Award
On 04-5 March 2016 on the occasion of completing 200 years of Treaty of Sugauli BHOR Organization and Press Club is conducting Sugauli Sandhi Samaroh 2016. In this festival an important historical book about Sugauli and it's glorious past Swadheenta Samar Mein Sugauli will be launch and Ramesh Chandra Jha Smriti Samman for writer and journalist will be given.[5]
On 4 March 2016 Senior Journalist Arvind Mohan, Ex Dgp (UP) and Ex Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha Vibhuti Narain Rai with many other special guests launched Ramesh Chandra Jha's authored research based historical book "Swadheenta Samar Mein Sugauli".[6]
Major literary works
Poetry Collection (काव्य-संग्रह)
- Murlika, (मुरलिका)
- Priyamvada (प्रियंवदा-खण्ड काव्य),
- Swagatika, (स्वगातिका)
- Megh-geet, (मेघ-गीत)
- Aag-phool, (आग-फूल)
- Bharat Desh Humara, (भारत देश हमारा)
- Jawaan Jagte Raho, (जवान जागते रहो)
- Marichika, (मरीचिका)
- Jai Bharat Jai Gandhi, (जय भारत जय गांधी)
- Jai Bolo Hindustan Ki, (जय बोलो हिन्दुस्तान की)
- Priyadarshni (प्रियदर्शनी-श्रद्धा काव्य)
- Deep Jalta Raha, (दीप चलता रहा)
- Challo-Dilli, (चलो-दिल्ली)
- Neel Ke Daag (नील के दाग)
Historical Novel (ऐतिहासिक उपन्यास)
- Durg Ka Ghera (दुर्ग का घेरा) [प्र० व०- 1958,सुभाष पुस्तक मंडल, बनारस]
- Majaar Ka Diya,[7] (मजार का दीया) [प्र० व०- 1962, चौधरी एंड संस, बनारस]
- Mitti Bol Uthi (मिट्टी बोल उठी) [प्र० व०- 1962, चौधरी एंड संस, बनारस]
- Rao-Hammir, (राव हम्मीर) [प्र० व०- 1963, सुभाष पुस्तक मंडल, बनारस]
- Vatsraj,[8] (वत्स-राज) [प्र० व०- 1956, चौधरी एंड संस, बनारस]
- Kunvar Singh, (कुंवर सिंह)
- Kaling Ka Lahu (कलिंग का लहू)
Patriotic Work (राष्ट्रीय साहित्य)
- Yah Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka (Poetry Collection)[9] (यह देश है वीर जवानों का)
- Swadheenta Samar Mein:Sugauli (Prose) (स्वाधीनता समर में:सुगौली)
Social-Political Novel (सामाजिक-राजनीतिक उपन्यास)
- Dharti Ki Dhool (धरती की धुल)
- Jeevan-Daan (जीवन-दान) [प्र० व०- 1955, चौधरी एंड संस, कलकत्ता]
- Roop Ki Rakh (रूप की राख)
- Paas Ki Duri (पास की दूरी)
- Meera Nachi Re (मीरा नाची रे)
- Kaante Aur Kaliyan (काँटे और कलियाँ) [सुभाष पुस्तक मंडल, बनारस]
Children's Literature (बाल साहित्य)
- Sone Ka Kangan (सोने का कंगन)
- Chanda Ka Doot (चंदा का दूत)
- Bandar Lala (बन्दर लाला)
- Kehte Chalo Sunte Chalo (कहते चलो सुनते चलो)
- Inse Sikho Inse Jano (इनसे सीखो इनसे जानो)
- Kavita Bhari Kahaani (कविता भरी कहानी)
- Naya Desh Nai Kahani (नया देश नई कहानी)
- Gata Chal Bajata Chal (गाता चल बजाता चल)
- Kaisi Rahi Kahaani (कैसी रही कहानी)
- Aao Suno Kahaani (आओ सुनो कहानी)
- Ek Samay Ki Baat(Novel) (एक समय की बात)
- Aage Kadam Badhao (आगे कदम बढाओ)
- Bachho Suno Kahaani (बच्चो सुनो कहानी)
- Aao Padhte Jao (आओ पढ़ते जाओ)
Autobiographical Novel (आत्मकथात्मक उपन्यास)
- Vidyapati (विद्यापति)
- Bharat Putri (भारत-पुत्री)
Research Work (शोध कार्य)
- Champaran Ki Sahitya Sadhana (चम्पारन की साहित्य साधना) (1958)
- Apne Aur Sapne:A Literary Journey Of Champaran (अपने और सपने: चम्पारन की साहित्य यात्रा) (1988)
- Champaran:Literature & Literary Writers (चम्पारन: साहित्य और साहित्यकार) (1967)
Bhojpuri Novel (भोजपुरी उपन्यास)
- Surma Sagun Bichare Na (भोजपुरी का पहला धारावाहिक उपन्यास)
References
- ↑ Apne Aur Sapne : Online PDF book at Archive.org
- ↑ Bihar Through the Ages : Ritu Chaturvedi, S.R.Bakshi 2007
- ↑ Champaran to Quit India Movement : Mittal Publication 2002
- ↑ Harivansh Rai Bachchan's letter on aakhandekhi.blogspot.com
- ↑ Dainik Jagran, 10 February 2016
- ↑ Outlook Hindi, MAR 12 , 2016
- ↑ http://webopac.puchd.ac.in/w21OneItem.aspx?xC=249396
- ↑ http://webopac.puchd.ac.in/w21OneItem.aspx?xC=249397
- ↑ http://webopac.puchd.ac.in/w21OneItem.aspx?xC=261143
Important links
- Ramesh Chandra Jha authored "Swadheenta Samar Mein Sugauli" on Amazon
- Ramesh Chandra Jha Bhojpuri Ghazal on Kavita Kosh
- Ramesh Chandra Jha Memorial Award
- Freedom Fighters of Champaran
- Apne Aur Sapne : A Literery Journey Of Champaran
- PoemHunter.com
- Veethi : Face of India
- HumaraBihar
- Ramesh Chandra Jha Official Web Page
- Ramesh Chandra Jha Ghazal on YouTube
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