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Michael Madhusudan Dutt (মাইকেল মধুসূদন দত্ত)

Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a Bengali poet, dramatist, and essayist who was born on January 25, 1824, in Sagardari, Jessore, British India (now Bangladesh). He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Bengali literature and was the first to write Bengali plays in the style of European plays. He was the son of a lawyer and was educated at Hindu College, Calcutta (now Kolkata), and the University of Calcutta. He initially wrote in English and was known for his epic poem, "The Captive Ladie," which was published in 1849. However, in the mid-1850s, Madhusudan Dutt began to write in Bengali. He was influenced by the works of Lord Byron, and his writing style was characterized by its use of blank verse and the incorporation of Western literary traditions into Bengali literature. Madhusudan Dutt's most famous work is the epic poem "Meghnad Badh Kavya," which was published in 1861. The poem is based on the Ramayana and tells the story of the demon king Ravana's s...

Neohumanism (নব্যমানবতাবাদ)

Neohumanism is a philosophy given by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar , an Indian Guru, philosopher, social reformer, and founder of the spiritual movement Ananda Marga. Sarkar introduced the concept of Neohumanism in 1982 as a new paradigm for individual and social transformation. Neohumanism is based on the belief that all living beings, including human beings, are interconnected and interdependent. It emphasizes the importance of love and compassion towards all living beings, regardless of their species, race, religion, or nationality. Neohumanism calls for a shift from an anthropocentric view of the world to a more holistic, ecological, and compassionate approach that considers the needs of all living beings. According to Sarkar, Neohumanism has five fundamental principles: Love for all: Neohumanism is based on the principle of love for all living beings. It emphasizes the importance of developing a sense of universal love and compassion towards all living beings, including animals, plants, a...