Maithilisharan Gupt is one of India’s most influential Hindi poets in India. He was born on August 3, 1886, in Chirgaon village near Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. Gupt played a monumental role in shaping modern Hindi poetry and awakening national consciousness through literature. On the ocassion of his birth anniversary, know about one of India's most revered poet.
About Maithilisharan Gupt
He was a pioneering voice in Khari Boli Hindi, at a time when Braj Bhasha dominated poetry. His verses brought a new sense of nationalism, cultural pride, and moral strength to the freedom struggle era. He, often referred to as "Rashtrakavi" (National Poet. The revered figure used his pen to fuel the spirit of patriotism and righteousness among Indians during British rule.
Celebrated poet
His most famous works include "Bharat-Bharati", a patriotic collection of poems that deeply moved readers and inspired generations. He gave voice to values like sacrifice, courage, and devotion through characters drawn from mythology, history, and common life, like Sita, Lakshman, and Buddha. Gupt’s writing style was simple yet powerful, making poetry accessible to the common man.
He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha
Apart from being a celebrated poet, Gupt was also active in public service. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha after independence and remained a guiding voice in Indian cultural and educational thought. He was honored with the title "Rashtrakavi" by Mahatma Gandhi himself. Maithilisharan Gupt passed away on December 12, 1964, but his legacy continues to live through schoolbooks, literary circles, and national celebrations. His poetry not only nurtured Hindi as a language of thought and emotion but also served as a moral compass during India's most transformative years.
