"Literary and cultural contribution of great poet Jaishankar Prasad"

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May 31, 2026 (Sunday)

Minutes of the weekly literary dialogue meeting

Topic: Relevance of great poet Jaishankar Prasad in the context of literature and cultural consciousness

Special Discussion: "Literary and Cultural Contribution of Great Poet Jaishankar Prasad"

Program Description :

Organiser: Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust and Literaturenama (joint auspices)

Medium: Google Meet (Online)

Date: May 31, 2026

Timings: 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Stage management and program outline:

Moderated by: Shri Vishal Malviya (Editor-in-Chief, Literaturenama)

Saraswati Vandana: Ms. Sneha Tiwari

 

Welcome Address: Shri Awadhesh Kumar Gupta (Founder and Convener, Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust)

Final Special Address: Ms. Kavita Prasad (Great Granddaughter of Great Poet Jaishankar Prasad)

Vote of Thanks: Shri Varun Singh Gautam

Closing: Shri Vishal Malviya

Seminar Details:

This weekly symposium, focused on the multifaceted literary and cultural contributions of the great poet Jaishankar Prasad, a great promoter of the Indian literary tradition and the originator of Chhayavad, was successfully organized. This platform proved to be a center for meaningful dialogue between Indian knowledge tradition, cultural values, and contemporary discussions.

The program began with a melodious Saraswati Vandana presented by Ms. Sneha Tiwari. Following this, Mr. Awadhesh Kumar Gupta delivered a welcome address, presenting the outline of the symposium, and felicitating all the scholars and researchers present. The entire program was coordinated and effectively conducted by Mr. Vishal Malviya, Editor-in-Chief of Literaturenama.

 

Major statements and literary discussions:

Mrs. Manju Rani Singh: Through Prasad ji's play "Dhruvswamini," you expressed profound thoughts on women's self-respect and ideological independence. You also presented a comparative analysis of modern women's consciousness in the light of "Aansu" and "Kamayani."

Dr. Sushil Kumar Pandey: You offered a detailed analysis of the philosophy of love in Kalidasa's "Abhijnan Shakuntalam" and Prasad's "Kamayani." You highlighted the Himalayas and Manasarovar as vibrant symbols of Indian cultural consciousness.

Shri Mahendra Bhishma: While highlighting the evolution of Hindi short stories, you mentioned the traditions of Prasad, Premchand, and Mahadevi Verma. Through the story "Mamta," you analyzed the tragic reality of women's lives.

Mr. Piyush Goyal: You shared your extensive writing experience and your unique practice of mirror writing. You emphasized the need for innovation in literature and recalled the creative contributions of Prasad and Premchand.

Shri Pranay Srivastava: You have beautifully explained the various dimensions of nature and women's consciousness on the basis of the poem 'Aansu'.

Acharya Dr. Vijay Gunjan: Your speech was the highlight of the symposium. You described "Kamayani" as a grand narrative of the Indian mind and philosophy. You shared your profound thoughts on self-study, the scientific nature of Hindi, and the tradition of poetry.

Dr. Prafull Kumar: You pointed out the need for rereading 'Kamayani' in the present consumerist era and said that Prasad's contemplation leads man towards self-realization and balance.

Shri Madhusudan: You presented an important plan for the conservation of Prasad Smriti Bhawan, Rajgir, Bihar and its development as an active cultural centre.

SMRITA PUSHPA RANI VERMA:

Describing Chhayavad as the golden age of Hindi literature, he discussed the emotional beauty of 'Aansu' and read an emotional poem dedicated to Prasad ji from his diary.

Shri Arjun Pandey: You introduced your creative journey in Awadhi language and gave an impressive recitation of your poem in honour of Prasad ji.

Mrs. Anita Khare: Through your poem “Hindi Ka Sapna”, you raised the questions of language and national identity in a very powerful manner.

Ms. Kavita Prasad (Great Granddaughter of the Great Poet Jaishankar Prasad):

In the context of the story "Mamta," you discussed contemporary social evils and issues like the practice of Sati. You clarified that Prasad's literature remains highly relevant to the development of social consciousness even today.

Writers and participants present:

Many literature lovers and researchers including Anshika Tiwari, Ankit Mishra, Anjali Kumari, Anita Khare, Abdul Rehman, Arjun Pandey, Kavita Prasad, Khushboo Sharma, Dr. Arjun Gupta, Dr. Prafull Kumar, Navneet Mishra, Piyush Goyal, Pushpa Rani Verma, Pranay Srivastava, Manju Rani Singh, Madhusudan, Mamta Singh, Mahendra Bhishma, Rita Gautam, Varun Singh Gautam, Md. Attik, Acharya Vijay Gunjan, Dr. Vandana Thakur, Akanksha Tiwari, Vishal Malviya, Kavita Bora, Sunny Singh, Singh ji and Hari Prakash were present in the seminar.

conclusion

The symposium made it clear that the literature of the great poet Jaishankar Prasad is not just a heritage, but an invaluable repository of human values ​​and philosophical vision. All scholars expressed their commitment to passing this literature on to the new generation and to continuing such events.

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"Role of great poet Jaishankar Prasad in poetry symposium, literature and cultural thought"

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May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

Samvad Sabha Meeting Minutes

Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust

Date: May 24, 2026

Mode of Meeting: Online

Meeting Duration: Weekly Sunday Special from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (full two hours)

Topic: "Role of great poet Jaishankar Prasad in poetry symposium, literature and cultural thought"

Key speeches and poetry recitations at the meeting

Today, all literary figures came together via Google Meet and held a meeting under the joint auspices of the Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust and the Literaturenama organization. This event took place on May 24, 2026.

In his initial welcome address, Awadhesh Kumar Gupta presented the outline of organizing the meeting on a weekly basis.

The meeting was moderated by Vishal Malviya (editor-in-chief of Literaturenama). Vinay Kumar inaugurated the program by presenting Saraswati Vandana. Following this, Kavita Prasad stated that today's younger generation is distancing themselves from Jaishankar Prasad, considering him difficult. However, if one considers him seriously, he appears quite natural and straightforward. Describing him as a major pillar of Chhayavad, she called him a great poet of the modern era. She also noted that his works reflect the nature depictions of Vidyapati of the early period, Ghananand of the Ritikal period, and Rabindranath Tagore.

Monica Pathak presented a poem reading along with her speech. Dr. Sushil Kumar Pandey, speaking from his book "Abhigyan Shakuntalam and Kamayani: Comparative Reference," noted that the Kamayani manuscripts contain numerous verses that remain unpublished. Some lines have been cut, and others have become so blurred that they are no longer readable. He expressed his gratitude to the Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust for compiling these manuscripts.

Dr. Richa Sharma recited a poem about Jaishankar Prasad. Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vijay Patil shared their thoughts on Jaishankar Prasad's plays, stories, and his role in Chhayavad, and discussed his literary strengths from a comparative perspective.

Rita Gautam presented a poetry recitation, covering various cantos of the Kamayani through her poems. Mamata Banerjee shared thoughts about Kavita Prasad in the context of her book, "Chhavi."

Varun Singh Gautam described Aansoo as a masterpiece of poetry about separation. He analyzed Jaishankar Prasad's profound poetic and dramatic aspects through the plays Chandragupta, Dhruvasvamini, and Skandagupta. Following this, Anshika Tiwari recited a poem based on the epic poem Kamayani.

In the final session, Ratanji recited his poem, "Phool," referring to the "flower." The meeting was then formally concluded. Vishal Malviya presented the vote of thanks, and other members of the audience also participated actively.

Present writers and participants

Monika Pathak, Vishal Malviya, Ratan Kumar, Mamta Banerjee, Dr. Narendra Narayan Rai, Dr. Sushil Kumar Pandey, Himanshu Ranjan, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Varun Singh Gautam, Saurabh Kumar, Abhay Kumar Rai, Vijay Laxmi, Chanchal Kumar, Anand Verma, Rahul Kumar, Vikrant Singh, Shams Alam, Prashant Mishra, Anjali Kumari, Dr. Richa Sharma, Jaiveer Singh, Literaturenama Sanstha, Ashutosh Kumar, Akshay Raj Sharma, Mamta Singh, Meenu Sharma, Muskan, Sadhna Pandey, Vijay Patil, Vinay Kumar, Dr. Arjun Gupta, Ankit, Rupak Arya, Rita Gautam, Priyanka Bharti, Trisha Sinha, Varun Singh Gautam, Veereshwar, Jaishankar Prasad Singh, Riya Satya, Anshika Tiwari, Jyoti Kumari, Shakira Khatoon, Abhaav Paswan and Ankesh Kumar Rai registered their active presence and participation in the meeting.

conclusion

The sentiment that emerged prominently in the meeting was that it is an important need of the hour to convey the literary and cultural perspective of the great poet Jaishankar Prasad to the new generation along with modern literary consciousness, Indian culture and traditional knowledge.

All the participants expressed their commitment to continue holding weekly meetings in future with active participation.

         

— Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust

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