>>>>>>>>>> While I am not informed about how Rabindranath managed his estate but why it is our expectation that he had to denounce "Zamindari"? It is a simpleton way of looking at systems. Our history tells us bad zamindars and (Little less discussed) history also stored stories of good Zamindar.
We have discussed well known Zamindar Nawab Faizun nisa of Comilla (Laksham). Her good works and contribution is still respected and loved by people of that area. During 40's there were stories of farmers looting Zamiondar houses but there are stories of common people guarding Zamindar houses as well. I heard one such story of a Hindu Zamindar from Barisal district. He was loved by his people and they 9Mostly Muslims) made sure no one could harm that family. However looting also happened.
This is significant if we analyze current situation of Bangladesh. It seems too many people are eager to take credit but no so ready to shoulder responsibilities that comes with leadership.
Lastly, I am not arguing for feudalism but to remind myself and fellow members that, good leadership can come in different packages.
Shalom!
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Re: [mukto-mona] “Amra Sobai Raja Amader Aai Rajar Rajatteye ….”
So, he could not denounce Zamindari. If that is true, he can't denounce feudalism.
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I know some people in the forum are trying to drag Rabindra Nath into Marxism because Rabindra Nath wrote:
"Amra Sobai Raja Amader Aai Rajar Rajatteye …."
Was he a Marxist?
In my view, the above quote is much more meaningful in the spiritual world, not in the context of the natural world affairs. No doubt - Rabindra Nath was conscious about the social circumstances, but he was much more conscious about the spiritual world. This is my personal opinion only.
Not being a scholar or even an avid reader of Tagore-literature, I can only express my own views on the meaning of the above quote. I think, he meant that – we are not insignificant in the kingdom of God; we are all parts of the king of the universe?
Why do I think so? As far as I know - Rabindra Nath was very much involved in the tax-collection efforts of the family Zamindari business. So, he could not denounce Zamindari. If that is true, he can't denounce feudalism. Otherwise, he may have meant to stand against the British Rajtantra; it's quite plausible. That's why - I believe, above quote has very little meaning in the context of the social revolution.
Jiten Roy
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