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Barak Bhasi

A complete new Barak Bhasi reddit page has been created to discuss history, facts culture and the situation of Barak Valley Today.

Highly encourage people to join and contribute in the reddit Page. Cautiously informing no hate towards any community will be accepted in the subreddit page.

We can put our thoughts and what is wrong what is right but hate is not encouraged, or else will be facing Actions.

Mods are Active and this page will work as a voice to the Barak Valley.🚨✨✨

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u/FlanDangerous899 — 3 days ago

19th May, Bangla Bhasha Sahid Diwas | Massacre of Bengalis

The 19th May Barak Valley Bengali Massacre (1961)

The 19th May Barak Valley Massacre, also known as the Bengali Language Movement Massacre, was one of the most significant linguistic rights movements in post-independence India. On 19 May 1961, police opened fire on peaceful protesters at Silchar Railway Station in present-day Barak Valley, Assam, killing 11 Bengali language activists who were demanding recognition of Bengali as an official language in the Bengali-majority Barak Valley region . They Injured thousands of the protestors. Even an ambulance was not there for them.

Bengalis had to endure brutal baton charges, Lathi charges, tear gases just because they will not give up their mother tongue " BANGLA BASHA " panic among civilians, people being dragged away, indiscriminate violence, and eventually live firing on unarmed demonstrators.The injured protesters were denied immediate treatment, women and children were terrorized, and railway station areas turned chaotic after gunfire. Some poems the protestors sang :-

"আয় রে তোরা কে দিবি প্রাণ
কে আজ সব করিবি দান
মায়ের লাজ ঘুচাবি আজ-সতেজ দৃপ্ততায়।”-

"মোদের গরব মোদের আশা,
আ'মরি বাংলা ভাষা',"

After the massacre they sang this :

"প্রাণ দিয়েছি আরো দেব, জবান দেব না,
শহীদ তোমাদের রক্তদান ভুলব না।”

প্রতিবাদী কণ্ঠ থেকে উচ্চারিত হল,-

"বল আর কত জনকে হত্যা করবে?
প্রাণ নিয়েছো, আর ও প্রাণ বলি দেব।
কত প্রাণ চাও,
রক্তলোলুপ চালিহা ফিরে যাও।"

Bengali a race which has sacrificed everything for this country , till gets treated as foreigner in his own land.

SOURCE : 'বরাক উপত্যকার ভাষা সংগ্রামের ইতিহাস'। লেখক-ডঃ সুবীর কর

u/Ivarrtheboneless11 — 4 days ago

Damn the Irony and Hatred...

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They are Celebrating The Downfall Of Barrak Valley Sub And Tar Moddhe Abar Irony Dekho Bole Neki Amra Hatred Chorai Lol And Ora Je Prottek Kothai Amader Bongal Kheda And Massaccre Diye Dhomki Dei Ota Kichu Na

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u/Mriganka47 — 5 days ago
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The Charyapada, a collection of mystical poems and songs rediscovered in royal library of Nepal in 1907, is commonly accepted to have been composed and compiled between 8th and 12th centuries CE by 23 Siddhacharyas (tantric masters) of Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism from the tantric traditions of Odisha, Assam, Bengal and Bihar.

This verse (from Charyapada Verse 10), composed by Kānhapāda(Kānhuipā), is a cornerstone of Eastern Indo-Aryan languages. It serves as a "linguistic blueprint", demonstrating the common Abahatta (Apabhramsha) roots that evolved into modern Odia, Assamese, Bangla, Maithili, Magahi and other East Indo-Aryan languages.

Especially for Odia and Bangla speakers, the striking resemblance is unmistakable. The syntax and vocabulary have remained remarkably intact for over a thousand years.

u/Common_Secretary6803 — 9 days ago
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Remembering Tagore on Rabindranath Jayanti and his profound connection to Assam.

By now, almost all of us are aware that Tagore is connected to Lakshminath Bezbarua, as Bezbarua married the niece of Tagore, Pragyasundari Devi. But another under discussed story about Tagore is his three visits to Assam. In 1919, in 1923 and in 1927. He also had close connections to numerous Assamese writers and famous personalities, for example, Deshbhakta Tarunram Phukan's connection to Thakur's family. Then Surya Kumar Bhuyan, the renowned historian of Assam, went to Jorasankor Thakurbari with his wife and met Tagore. Bhuyan's write-up 'One Hour with Tagore' gives readers a vivid description of the meeting.

Tagore stood as an ideal figure for the Assamese litterateurs. He had the fortune to be acquainted with poems of Bengali poet and folksong writer Hasan Raja during one of his visits to Assam.

Some historical photographs show Tagore with Assamese figures. One such shows him with Satyanath Bora, Hemchandra Goswami, Bholanath Das and Banikanta Kakati. Another one shows him students of the Cotton College in Guwahati.

During Tagore's 1919 Guwahati visit, he received massive public reception. He then visited Shillong, the former capital of undivided Assam and stayed there at Brookside Compound, a house in the Rilbong area on the outskirts of the city. He also wrote a poem named 'Shillong-er Chithi' meaning 'The letter to Shillong'. He also visited the Barak Valley of Assam, particularly the Karimganj area which he named Sribhumi translating to the Land of Lakshmi. In his memory, the Assam government renamed Karimganj district as Sribhumi in 2024. Moreover, a university named 'Rabindranath Thakur University' was built in Hojai.

His influence on Assam and its personalities remains significant to this date. His story is a perfect example of Assam's long lasting ties with Bengal.

u/Common_Secretary6803 — 14 days ago

Which food, word, habit, or family tradition screams ‘Brahmaputran Bengali’ to you?

Could be anything. A pronunciation, a Sunday lunch ritual, a weird phrase your parents use, or even some ultra-specific childhood memory.

u/bed_ridden_ — 13 days ago
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A multitalented genius: poet, novelist, philosopher, composer, painter, playwright, visionary educationist, fearless patriot, social reformer, and timeless cultural icon.

> First Asian Nobel Laureate

Rabindranath Tagore became the first non European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, introducing Indian literature and philosophy to the global stage.

> Knighthood & Renunciation

He was knighted by King George V in 1915, believing cultural exchange could strengthen ties between nations and continents.

But after the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, he renounced the title in 1919 in a historic letter to Viceroy Lord Chelmsford, one of the most powerful acts of protest against British colonial rule.

> Internationalist Vision

Rabindranath Tagore was not just a poet of Bengal, but a global humanist who believed humanity was greater than borders. Through travels across 40+ countries, dialogues with thinkers like Albert Einstein, and the creation of Visva-Bharati University, he promoted unity between Eastern and Western cultures and opposed aggressive nationalism in favor of global brotherhood.

> Oxford Honor

In 1940, University of Oxford held a special convocation at Santiniketan to confer upon him an honorary Doctor of Literature degree, a rare honor for a non European scholar of that era.

> Promoter of Rational Thinking

Following the devastating 1934 Nepal Bihar earthquake, Tagore publicly disagreed with Mahatma Gandhi’s claim that the disaster was divine punishment for untouchability. Tagore firmly argued that earthquakes are natural physical phenomena, standing for scientific reasoning and rational thought while still maintaining deep mutual respect with Gandhi despite their philosophical differences.

> Living Legacy Across Borders

The legacy of Rabindranath Tagore continues through 8 dedicated Tagore museums across India and Bangladesh. In India, major museums include Rabindra Bharati Museum at Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Rabindra Bhavan Museum, and Rabindra Museum near Kalimpong, preserving the life, works, and spirit of the Bard of Bengal for future generations.

> Dialogue Between Science & Philosophy

Rabindranath Tagore’s conversations with Nobel winning physicist Werner Heisenberg deeply influenced discussions around quantum physics and consciousness. During a period of intellectual crisis after formulating the Uncertainty Principle, Heisenberg found inspiration in Tagore’s philosophical ideas on consciousness, reality, and the harmony between science and human perception, creating a remarkable bridge between modern physics and Eastern wisdom. Heisenberg’s mother even remarked that Tagore resembled “Lord Jesus” in both appearance and spiritual presence.

> A Global Traveler & Cultural Ambassador

Rabindranath Tagore loved travelling and visited more than 30 countries across five continents between 1878 and 1932. Through lectures, cultural exchanges, and literary tours across Europe, America, Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, he carried Indian philosophy and humanist ideas to the world, becoming one of India’s greatest cultural ambassadors long before globalization existed.

> “Tagore Fever” in China

Rabindranath Tagore’s 1924 visit to China became an “earth shaking event” often called “Tagore Fever.” For nearly 50 days, Chinese intellectuals, students, and media celebrated him as a symbol of Asian cultural renaissance and East West dialogue. His journey strengthened India China cultural ties and inspired generations seeking a balance between spirituality, humanism, and modern thought.

> Inspiration for Korean Independence

Rabindranath Tagore deeply inspired Korean resistance against Japanese colonial rule through his famous 1929 poem “Lamp of the East.” Though he never visited South Korea, his words gave hope to Korean freedom fighters and became a symbol of cultural pride and anti imperial resistance. Even today, Tagore remains widely respected in Korea, where his poem is remembered as a message of Asia’s spiritual resurgence.

> Influence on European Music & Culture

Rabindranath Tagore’s 1921 visit to Prague deeply inspired renowned Czech composer Leoš Janáček, who later created the choral masterpiece The Wandering Madman (“Potulný šílenec”) based on Tagore’s poetry from The Gardener. Fascinated by the rhythm and emotion of Tagore’s voice during a public lecture, Janáček transformed his poetic vision into one of the most celebrated Indo European artistic collaborations of the 20th century.

> Faced Threats for His Ideals

During his 1916 visit to San Francisco, Rabindranath Tagore survived a failed assassination plot linked to extremist revolutionaries who disagreed with his criticism of violent nationalism. The threat forced heightened security and the cancellation of public events, reflecting how strongly his ideas on humanism, non violence, and intellectual freedom challenged both imperialists and radicals alike.

> Visva-Bharati, A Dream Beyond Borders

Visva-Bharati University, founded by Tagore in Santiniketan, was envisioned as a meeting ground of world cultures, where “the world makes a home in a single nest.”

It later became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and produced legendary minds like Amartya Sen, Satyajit Ray, Indira Gandhi, Mahasweta Devi, and Ramkinkar Baij.

> Jorasanko Thakur Bari

He donated the ancestral Jorasanko Thakur Bari and much of his personal wealth to help build and sustain Visva-Bharati.

> Breaking Social Norms

Tagore challenged rigid social customs and even encouraged widow remarriage within his own family or his own son during a deeply conservative era.

> Guiding Netaji

Tagore shared a deep bond with Subhas Chandra Bose, supporting him during political struggles and famously honoring him with the title “Deshnayak” (Leader of the Nation). His public endorsements and presence at Netaji’s gatherings inspired thousands of young Indians during the freedom movement.

> Poet of Nations

The only poet in the world whose works became the national anthems of two countries:

🇮🇳 “Jana Gana Mana” India

🇧🇩 “Amar Shonar Bangla” Bangladesh

Even Sri Lanka’s national anthem, “Sri Lanka Matha,” was heavily influenced by Tagore’s style and written by his student Ananda Samarakoon.

A poet. A philosopher. A reformer. A global voice from Bengal.

I feel proud that I was born in a country and culture where Rabindranath Tagore was born.

Truly, the eternal bard of Bengal. 🌿

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u/Common_Secretary6803 — 14 days ago