Check back every Tuesday for a new set of five! This week's collection includes works of medieval poets like Kabisurya Baladeba Ratha and Banamali Das.
Lavanyabati by Kabi Samrata Upendra Bhanja
Considered as the greatest poet of Odia Literature, this seventeenth century poet was awarded the title 'Kabi-Samrata', or 'The Emperor of Poets'. This particular Kavya, or poem, begins every line with 'Ka'.
Bidagdha Chintamani by Abhimanyu Samanta Singhara
This work is considered to be the most masterful creation of the eighteenth century poet.
It can be found online.
Kishora-Chandrananda Champu by Kabisurya Baladeba Ratha
This work by Ratha, who was given the title 'Kavi Surya', or 'The Sun among Poets', is noted for its emotional quotient as well as its role in enforcing the Riti school of Sanskrit literature.
Poems by Salabega
Translated as White Whispers: Selected Poems of Salabega by Niranjan Mohanty
Salabega, a seventeenth century poet, wrote poetry in praise of Lord Jagannath, an avatar of Krishna. Whole most of his work narrates the relationship between Krishna and the gopis, particularly Radha, a few are also are inspired by the 'Vatsalya Ras', that relates to Yashoda's maternal love.
Poetry by Banamali Das
Translated as Banamali Das (Makers of Indian Literature) by Janaki Ballabha Mohanty
Considered as the foremost poet of the medieval Odia Bhakti literature, his poems are usually eyewitness accounts, and their simple, rustic language is much appreciated.
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