Pandit Godabarish Mishra (26 October 1886 – 26 July 1956)[1] was a poet and notable socialist from Odisha, India. He is known for his contribution to Odia literature.
Godabarish Mishra was born to Lingaraj Mishra & Apsara Devi in a Brahmin family in Srinibaspur Sasan, near Banapur, Khordha district.[2] His primary education was from the village school and then received his higher education from the Puri District School in 1906 and enrolled in Ravenshaw College. He used to take tuition to cover the college fees. He received his B.A. in Philosophy in 1910. He obtained his M.A. in economics from University of Calcutta in 1912.
Work
In teaching
He was a teacher in the Satyabadi School from 1913 to 1919. Then, he became the headmaster of Chakradharpur High School in the Singhbhum district (Now in Jharkhand) from 1919 to 1921. He was sent there with the aim of preserving the Odia language in the district of Singhbhum by Pandit Gopabandhu Das.[3] After taking part in the non-cooperation movement, he returned to his home village in 1922 and was involved in establishing new schools, small-scale industries, farms and social welfare organizations.
The Samaja
In 1928 he became the Editor of The Samaja, an Orissa local newspaper, holding that position for approximately two years, after the founder died.
In Utkal Samilani
He was associated with Utkal Sammilani from 1919 to 1955.[4] He was the President of the Utkal Samilani Special Conference held at Berhampur in 1955. He met Gopabandhu Das by chance while staying in a hostel. He was one of Gopabandhu's "Pancahsakha" (five friends).[5]
Social reformer
Although he belonged to a conservative Brahmin family, Mishra was a socialist. He was against caste discrimination. He didn't wear his sacred thread and also wore a moustache, which was against the Brahmin caste system.
Participation in the Non-cooperation Movement
He participated in the non-cooperation movement of 1921. He was the head of Singhbhum DCC and led the campaigns in Chakradharpur and adjacent areas.[6]
Political life
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Gopabandhu Das, he joined the Congress party and was a member of the Vidhan Sabha (Lower House) of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. He was the member of the district board from 1924 to 1933. He was a member of Odisha Vidhan Sabha from 1937 till his death, with the exception of a five-year break. During this time he did not hold a post in the Orissa congress, due to political differences. When the Orissa ministry of congress was created he was not included in the ministry. He became a Vidhan Sabha member in 1952 as an independent candidate. He served in the Vidhan Sabha as an eminent administrator and member of the opposition party. He left Congress in 1939 and joined the Forward Block. He served as finance and education minister in the ministry of the Maharaja of Parlakhemundi from 1941 to 1944. During his stay as minister in 1943 he played an important role in the establishment of Utkal University,[7]Cuttack High court and various colleges in Puri, Baleshwar and Sambalpur.
Literary works
His work includes many essays, stories, novels, poems, biographies and translations. His poems played a crucial role in creating awareness towards that nation. His dramas Purushottama Deba, Mukunda Deba and autobiographical work Ardha Shatabdi Ra Orissa O Tahin Re Mo Sthana are some of his significant contributions to the Oriya literature.[5] He was also a competent editor. He published magazine Lokamukha from Banapur in 1924. He also used to write for the Eastcoast (An English paper) published by Sashi Bhusan Rath. He was awarded a doctorate in literature from Utkal University. Some of his published works are as below
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^Magazines, Delhi Press (1 July 2018). The Caravan: July 2018. Delhi Press Magazines.
^Paty, C.K. (2002). History of Seraikella and Kharsawan States. Classical Publishing Company. ISBN9788170543596. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
^"Eminent Persons -123orissa.com". 123orissa.com. Retrieved 4 February 2013. He was associated with Utkal Sammilani from 1919 to 1955.
^ abMohanty, J. (2009). Encyclopaedia of Education, Culture and Children's Literature: v. 3. Indian culture and education. Deep & Deep Publications. p. 175. ISBN978-81-8450-150-6. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
^Acharya, Pritish (11 March 2008). National Movement and Politics in Orissa, 1920-1929. ISBN9788132100010.
^"'Pandit Godavarish struggled for State's first varsity'". Retrieved 2 February 2012.
^Misra, Godabarisa (1917). Purashottama Deba (in Odia). The Utkal Sahitya Press. OCLC 499869215.
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Banapur Puri Odisha IndiaDied26 July 1956 1956 07 26 aged 69 NationalityIndianEducationB A in Philosophy M A in EconomicsAlma materRavenshaw College University of CalcuttaKnown forSocial reformer Politician Editor Columnist WriterChildrenRanganath Mishra Loknath Mishra Raghunath MishraParentLingaraj Mishra amp Apsara DeviAwardsKendra Sahitya Academy Award 1961 Contents 1 Early life 2 Work 2 1 In teaching 2 2 The Samaja 2 3 In Utkal Samilani 2 4 Social reformer 2 5 Participation in the Non cooperation Movement 3 Political life 4 Literary works 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditGodabarish Mishra was born to Lingaraj Mishra amp Apsara Devi in a Brahmin family in Srinibaspur Sasan near Banapur Khordha district 2 His primary education was from the village school and then received his higher education from the Puri District School in 1906 and enrolled in Ravenshaw College He used to take tuition to cover the college fees He received his B A in Philosophy in 1910 He obtained his M A in economics from University of Calcutta in 1912 Work EditIn teaching Edit He was a teacher in the Satyabadi School from 1913 to 1919 Then he became the headmaster of Chakradharpur High School in the Singhbhum district Now in Jharkhand from 1919 to 1921 He was sent there with the aim of preserving the Odia language in the district of Singhbhum by Pandit Gopabandhu Das 3 After taking part in the non cooperation movement he returned to his home village in 1922 and was involved in establishing new schools small scale industries farms and social welfare organizations The Samaja Edit In 1928 he became the Editor of The Samaja an Orissa local newspaper holding that position for approximately two years after the founder died In Utkal Samilani Edit He was associated with Utkal Sammilani from 1919 to 1955 4 He was the President of the Utkal Samilani Special Conference held at Berhampur in 1955 He met Gopabandhu Das by chance while staying in a hostel He was one of Gopabandhu s Pancahsakha five friends 5 Social reformer Edit Although he belonged to a conservative Brahmin family Mishra was a socialist He was against caste discrimination He didn t wear his sacred thread and also wore a moustache which was against the Brahmin caste system Participation in the Non cooperation Movement Edit He participated in the non cooperation movement of 1921 He was the head of Singhbhum DCC and led the campaigns in Chakradharpur and adjacent areas 6 Political life EditInspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Gopabandhu Das he joined the Congress party and was a member of the Vidhan Sabha Lower House of the Odisha Legislative Assembly He was the member of the district board from 1924 to 1933 He was a member of Odisha Vidhan Sabha from 1937 till his death with the exception of a five year break During this time he did not hold a post in the Orissa congress due to political differences When the Orissa ministry of congress was created he was not included in the ministry He became a Vidhan Sabha member in 1952 as an independent candidate He served in the Vidhan Sabha as an eminent administrator and member of the opposition party He left Congress in 1939 and joined the Forward Block He served as finance and education minister in the ministry of the Maharaja of Parlakhemundi from 1941 to 1944 During his stay as minister in 1943 he played an important role in the establishment of Utkal University 7 Cuttack High court and various colleges in Puri Baleshwar and Sambalpur Literary works EditHis work includes many essays stories novels poems biographies and translations His poems played a crucial role in creating awareness towards that nation His dramas Purushottama Deba Mukunda Deba and autobiographical work Ardha Shatabdi Ra Orissa O Tahin Re Mo Sthana are some of his significant contributions to the Oriya literature 5 He was also a competent editor He published magazine Lokamukha from Banapur in 1924 He also used to write for the Eastcoast An English paper published by Sashi Bhusan Rath He was awarded a doctorate in literature from Utkal University Some of his published works are as below Purushottama Deba 8 Mukunda Deba 9 Ardha Shatabdi Ra Orissa O Tahin Re Mo Sthana 10 11 Godabarisa Parikrama 12 Pilanka Kahinki 13 Chatani 14 Atharasaha satara 15 Godabarisa Granthabali 16 References Edit EMINENT LITERARY LUMINARIES OF ORISSA PDF odisha gov in p 297 Archived from the original PDF on 2 January 2017 Retrieved 1 January 2017 Died on July 26 1956 Magazines Delhi Press 1 July 2018 The Caravan July 2018 Delhi Press Magazines Paty C K 2002 History of Seraikella and Kharsawan States Classical Publishing Company ISBN 9788170543596 Retrieved 20 September 2019 Eminent Persons 123orissa com 123orissa com Retrieved 4 February 2013 He was associated with Utkal Sammilani from 1919 to 1955 a b Mohanty J 2009 Encyclopaedia of Education Culture and Children s Literature v 3 Indian culture and education Deep amp Deep Publications p 175 ISBN 978 81 8450 150 6 Retrieved 20 September 2019 Acharya Pritish 11 March 2008 National Movement and Politics in Orissa 1920 1929 ISBN 9788132100010 Pandit Godavarish struggled for State s first varsity Retrieved 2 February 2012 Misra Godabarisa 1917 Purashottama Deba in Odia The Utkal Sahitya Press OCLC 499869215 Misra Godabarisa 1993 Mukunda Deba aitihasika nataka in Odia Kataka Shtudentas Shtora OCLC 30669276 Misra Godabarisa 1966 Arddha satabdira Odisa in Odia OCLC 215133956 Misra Godabarisa 1966 Arddha satabdira Odisa o tahim re mo sthana in Odia Grantha mandira OCLC 30883494 Misra Godabarisa Satpathi Nityananda 1986 Godabarisa parikrama in Odia Odisa Pujyapuja Samsada OCLC 19673134 Misra Godabarisa 1974 Pilanka kahinki in Odia Kataka Shtudentas Shtora OCLC 499599798 Misra Godabarisa 1973 Catani in Odia Kataka Shtudentas Shtora OCLC 499113005 Misra Godabarisa 1975 Atharasaha satara in Odia OCLC 49475412 Misra Godabarisa 1960 Godabarisa granthabali in Odia Kataka shtudents shtora OCLC 20062797 External links 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