Hemlata Devir Kavya-Kabita Sankalan (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author/Editor: Tahrina Nasreen
• Publisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789385131646

About the Book

Hemlata Devir Kavya-Kabita Sankalan (Bengali Version) is a valuable literary collection that brings together the poetic works of Hemlata Devi, a remarkable yet often overlooked figure in Bengal’s intellectual and spiritual history. Shaped by the reformist ideals of the family of Raja Ram Mohan Roy and the spiritual influence of Debendranath Tagore, Hemlata Devi developed a unique personality that harmonized religious devotion, literary creativity, and intellectual inquiry.

From an early age, she dedicated herself to the recitation of the Gayatri Mantra, the study of sacred texts, and literary pursuits. In an era when educational and intellectual opportunities for women were often limited, her lifelong commitment to spiritual and literary cultivation stood as an exceptional example of dedication and self-development. Her disciplined life, broad-minded outlook, and profound spiritual reflections earned her admiration among contemporary readers and thinkers.

This collection gathers together Hemlata Devi’s three published poetry volumes along with numerous poems that had previously remained scattered across various literary journals and periodicals. By bringing these works into a single volume, the editor has preserved an important part of Bengal’s literary and cultural heritage while making it accessible to modern readers and researchers.

The poems reveal a sensitive and contemplative mind deeply engaged with spirituality, morality, human emotions, and the search for inner truth. Her writings reflect both personal devotion and a broader philosophical vision, combining lyrical beauty with intellectual depth. The collection offers readers an opportunity to rediscover a significant woman poet whose contributions deserve greater recognition within the history of Bengali literature.

An essential resource for students, scholars, and lovers of Bengali poetry, Hemlata Devir Kavya-Kabita Sankalan not only preserves the literary legacy of Hemlata Devi but also sheds light on the role of women in the cultural and spiritual awakening of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Bengal.