[Reader-list] Independent Movement, Renaissance and the Role of Journals: A Case Study of Kalyan

[Jitendra Srivastava]

Independence Movement, Renaissance and the Role of Journals : A Case Study of Kalyan

 

 

While working for Gita Press, some new facts have come to light. The magazine #8216;Swadesh#8217; published from Gorakhpur played a significant role in renaissance.

 

But there is no such evidence of Kalyan published by Gita Press, having played such a role. #8216;Kalyan#8217; was involved in arousing religious awakening in people whereas #8216;Swadesh#8217; in arousing nationalist feelings. There may be a difference of opinion as to which is more important in the struggle for independence. Some people are of the opinion that religious awakening is important for an integrated world but human and logical thinking suggests that nationalistic feelings should become religion in such situations. But articles in Kalyan do not convey such thoughts. This has no academic significance, but how can one forget that Gorakhpur was in an important position during independence movement. Choura-Chowri is related to Gorakhpur. The role of this town, situated on the road between Gorakhpur and Devaria doesn#8217;t find any mention in Kalyan. Historian Shahid Amin has done a serious and significant evaluation of this incident. Pandit Ramprasad Bismil was hanged by the
 Britishers in Gorakhpur. It was a vibrant town during this period. We have already discussed in an earlier study those relations of Prem Chand, Firaq and Nath sect in Gorakhpur. Bhritrihari is also related to the town but long before the birth of Gita Press. Since the last few decades, Gorakhpur is also known by Vithaldas Modi#8217;s #8216;Arogya Mandir#8217;. It is to stress have that for the last few years, there are some factors, other then Gita Press in the identity of Gorakhpur. But still Gita Press is on top of all these due to the international fame it has.

 

Jitendra Srivastava

Independent Fellow

Sarai



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