National Level Seminar at Jalpaiguri Govt. Engg. College by Alumni Association: Developmental Activities of North Bengal

Bulding the Nation: Speach by Dr. C.V.R. Murthy

…when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom….it was Dr. Nehru’s “tryst with destiny” speech…on the occasion of India’s freedom. Dr. Nehru’s call was for “build the nation”. To build the nation, India heavily relied on engineering, especially on civil engineering, during earlier ages of freedom. As the time passeed, other engineering fields like electrical, mechanical, metallurgical, chemical got importance. During 80s and 90s focus was on computer science and electronics. But again after 65 years of freedom, again focus is on core engineering. Nation needs to be re-build for future journey. So core engineers are in demand. It is a social demand. It is not a mere job for engineers. It is a career, along with social responsibilities, as a human being.

It was extract from speech of Dr. C.V.R. Murthy (Professor, IIT-Chennai), during a seminar on “Developmental Activities of North Bengal and Contribution of Jalpaiguri Govt. Engg. College”, organized by Alumni Association, JGEC campus and college authority.

Eminent Professors: From left, Dr. Amlan Das, Dr. D.K. Pal and Dr. C.V.R. Murthy

North Bengal is prone to natural calamities. Recent earth quake has shown the lack of infrastructure to forecast and counter such massive disaster. Government has not infrastructure to counter the real root cause. Political slogans or donations after disaster are not real solution. To counter disaster like earthquake and regular flood, we need a real socio-political and technological contribution. North Bengal has India’s one of the oldest engineering college, Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (JGEC), which can be used to develop a counter measure centre against disasters like earth quake and flood. Ex-students of this engineering college are placed all over the world, and all the ex-students of the JGEC felt shocked after the disaster of earthquake. Also, every year Jalpaiguri and whole North Bengal face tremendous flood, which government cannot control, because lack of proper infrastructure. Ex-students of JGEC felt that all these disasters can be dealt from JGEC campus, by providing proper technical support to government. The JGEC has already set up for engineering activities and a cluster of renowned professors. Only some infrastructural development of the college can make this a centre for earthquake research and natural calamities counter measure centre. To highlight these issues ex-students (Alumnii Association, JGEC Campus) had organized the national level seminar at Jalpaiguri on 24-25 December, 2011, where national level professors and technocrats from IITs and other national colleges had delivered lecture on “Developmental Activities of North Bengal and Contribution of Jalpaiguri Govt. Engg. College (JGEC).”

Roads to be re-build for better society

The purpose of the seminar is to highlight real problem of North Bengal regarding natural calamities and possible counter measure. Ex-students of JGEC want to propose government to take sincere proactive and preventive approach to the problem, instead of doing corrective measures and rescue work for affected people. The Telegraph had covered the news of the seminar and bigger purpose of the seminar on 27th Dec edition.

Present and ex-students along with Principal, Dr. Jyotirmoy Jhampati and other respected professors had made a unique platform where the concept of building the nation was predominant.

JGEC professors along with Principal

National level professor and Head of Earth Quake Engineering, Roorkey, Dr. D.K.Pal had discussed about design consideration of building at earth quake prone zone. He discussed about technicalities behind the finer engineering which can provide a sustainable and safe life to the people of hill areas of North Bengal, i.e. Darjeeling district and also to the state of Sikkim.

Dr. D.K. Pal was delivering lecture for development of North Bengal

Another national level professor Dr. Amlan Das of N.I.T. Durgapur and also an ex-student of JGEC had discussed about the finer concept of civil engineering, which can provide better technology to the people of North Bengal. Dr. Das was overwhelmed with the warmth of his beloved college. It was a great lecture where civil engineering students got varied informations about the civil design, espcecially for the earth quake prone areas.
Dr. Milindo Chakraborty (Dean of Economics, Sarda University, New Delhi) had discussed about forest and economics of North Bengal.

Many ex-students were present at various phases of the seminar. Around 25 ex-students were had shared their opinion on various alumni related issues.

Alumni members of JGEC

JGEC has different alumni chapters across the globe. On the golden jubilee year, a process has been started to unify all the chapters to develop a strong and prosperous JGEC. The alumni association at nucleus (i.e. at the heart of JGEC campus) has the provision where all the alumni chapters can put representative and form a strong alumni governing committee, which will select the secretary and all other officials of central alumni association. The central alumni will work together along with present students. It will perform various activities for present students and college. Also, a fund will be created for accidental distress condition of any alumni members. Also, the alumni will provide necessary help to the existing communication cell which is run by the present students.


Alumni members with present student

Young brigade of JGEC

Ex-students who were present at the seminar had supported that initiative. Sanjoy Chakraborty (1992-‘96 batch), who is presently residing at Australia and Somnath De, who had came from USA (1997-2001 batch) had told that, this initiative is unique and much required for development of JGEC. Jnanada Sankar Mondal (1983 passout batch) had given immense importance on concept of central alumni association. Present treasurer of the alumni association, Mr. Bhaskar Dasgupta along with secretary, Mr. Gautam Bhaduri had long run planning for alumni activities, amongst them priorities are creating a fund for distress condition and various programs for students. Captain Subrata Ganguly, Vice President of Alumni Association had emphasised on importance of such programs at campus. Ex-student cum present professor Soupayan Mitra along with other professors like Prof. S. Bhattacharya, Prof. N. Mukhopadhyaya, Prof. Gautam Panda and many others were present throughout the seminar. Mitul Chakraborty (1992-96 batch) spent long time at college hostels along with his batchmates, to refresh the old memories. Samir Maity (1983-87 batch), who is a known face at JGEC campus for continuous support to the bigger cost added that, this session at JGEC campus was an opportunity to learn new things. Ex-student of the institution and NRI industrialist, Mr. Alok Basu was present at the seminar. Koushik Mondal (1993-97 batch) and many other ex-students and alumni chapters (like UAE chapter), who were not able to present in the program, contributed lot for success of the seminar.

Alumni members refreshing their old skills at hostels, with present students

Scientist, Santanu Das

NASA Scientist Santanu Das (1992-96 batch) delivered a special lecture on his journey from JGEC to NASA. It was an inspiring speech for present students.


Dr. Amlan Das along with other ex-students

Other JGECans who were present at the seminar had stressed on unified approach by the ex-students, for bigger cause.

All the leading electronic media like Mahua Bangla, Times News,etc, including Doordarshan had covered the news of national level seminar at JGEC campus. News papers like Anandabazar Patrika and others had publishes the news on a positive note.

Ex-students performed traditional songs of North Bengal

Vice chancellor of North Bengal University, Prof. Arunabha Basu Mazumder praised the purpose of the seminar. Mayor of Siliguri, Gangotry Dutta and MLA Debi Prasad Roy also praised the institution’s initiative to work for bigger society.

Alumni association has started an initiative for mutual growth of JGEC and Bengal. Eminent personalities like Dr. Murthy and Dr. Amlan Das have assured their guidance in this initiative. Long way to go and the road are tough ahead, with full of challenges. Alumni association has ensured that they are ready for the challenges, which is the spirit of Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College.

News link for Natioal Level Seminar at JGEC:

Anandabazar Patrika: http://www.anandabazar.com/archive/1111225/25uttar4.html
The Telegraph: http://www.epaper.telegraphindia.com/1111227/jsp/siliguri/story_14930466.jsp

[A portion of report at The Telegraph, having link: http://www.epaper.telegraphindia.com/1111227/jsp/siliguri/story_14930466.jsp


{Jalpaiguri, Dec. 26: An IIT Madras team of experts has said a series of lapses in different quarters multiplied the extent of damage to buildings, roads and monasteries in Sikkim during the September earthquake. The experts laid stress on immediate rectification of such faults in case there are fresh tremors in future.

C.V.R. Murthy, a faculty at IIT Madras and a member of the seismic code committee of the country, said several shortcomings had aggravated the damage to roads, buildings, monasteries and the communication system in the state.

“On the basis of our observations, we have come up with a report which had been sent to the government of Sikkim and to the Centre. It is important that a systematic earthquake-safety assessment is done and corrective steps are taken to mitigate the loss in case an earthquake occurs in the region in future,” said Murthy. He was here yesterday to attend a seminar on earthquakes at the Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College.

The Sikkim government had appealed to various quarters, including IIT Madras, for expert opinion on the quake-triggered damage suffered by the state and means to mitigate the loss.

The report said studies and research on mountains, slopes, soil and other geological factors had not been conducted in recent years by any government agency, and traditional housings were abandoned and replaced with concrete structures and high-rises in defiance of building norms.

“There was no quality control and the techno-legal regime is absent in the state. Further, the post-earthquake damage assessment was not understood by local engineers and most importantly, the state lacks adequate number of engineers and architects with requisite knowledge on earthquake resistant technology,” the report said.}

To know more on the report of the Telegraph, dated 27.12.2011, please see the link above]

ভ্যালেন্টাইন, ও ভ্যালেন্টাইন

                                                    ------ নির্ঝর চক্রবর্তী

তোমাকে অভিবাদন


সেদেশে জ্যোত্স্নালোকে কুয়াশার চাদর গায়ে
                          রজনীগন্ধা গান গায়,
বাসার মধ্যে পায়রা দুটো
                  চুপটি করে শোনে সেই গান I
সবুজ শস্যক্ষেতে ধানের শীষগুলো
                                     নেচে ওঠে I
প্রজাপতিরা চিরবসন্তকে জানায় অভিবাদন I

আর আমি তোমাকে জানাই অভিবাদন,
                              এই জ্যোত্স্নালোকে I

তুমি এক স্বপ্ন, দেখো আমি কেমন পাগল I
তুমি এক স্বপ্ন, দেখো আমি তোমার জন্য
                              গোলাপফুল এনেছি I
তুমি এক স্বপ্ন, দেখো আমি তোমার জন্য
                     এক মুঠো জ্যোত্স্না এনেছি I
আর দুচোখে জ্যোত্স্নালোকের আশা নিয়ে,
                        আমি কেবল স্বপ্নই দেখি,
                         সেও তো তোমার জন্য I

তুমি ভোরের প্রথম সূর্য্য, গ্রাম্য বধুর কপালের সিঁদুর I
তুমি পূর্নিমার চাঁদ, তুমিই প্রেম I
তুমি সদ্য বৃষ্টিস্নাত আকাশের সাতরঙা রামধনু I
তুমিই বসন্তের ভোরের কোকিল,
                       রোজ ঘুম ভাঙ্গে তোমারি ডাকে I
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ভ্যালেন্টাইন, ও ভ্যালেন্টাইন


পাবলো নেরুদার প্রেমের কবিতা পড়ছিলাম,
'ভাবি, আগে কিরকমটা ছিলে I '
দুচোখে সুনীল ভালবাসা
আর দুহাতে হৃদপিন্ডের দুটো খন্ড নিয়ে পড়েছিলাম,
'পাঁশুটে মনীষা পাখি ডাকছে যেন I '
আর ঠিক তখনই দূর থেকে
একটা কাকের ডাক শুনতে পেলাম I
ভালবাসা, এমনটাতো হবার কথা ছিল না I
কথা ছিল বসন্তের কোকিল হয়ে
                               তুমি আমায় ডাকবে -
"ওঠো, ভোরের প্রথম সূর্য্য তোমার জন্য অপেক্ষা করছে I "
কিন্তু,
ভ্যালেন্টাইন, ও ভ্যালেন্টাইন,
আরো একটা চোদ্দই ফেব্রুয়ারী চলে গেল,
তুমি এলে না I
আমি এসেছিলাম,
হাতে ছিল রজনীগন্ধা,
জামায় ছিল গোলাপ;
সবকিছু গঙ্গার জলে ভাসিয়ে দিলাম,
তুমি জানতেও পারলে না I
ভ্যালেন্টাইন, আমার ভ্যালেন্টাইন,
এমনটা কি হবার কথা ছিল?
হয়ত এমনটাই হবার ছিল;
আমিই ভুল শুনেছিলাম,
আমিই ভুল বুঝেছিলাম I
জানতাম না, জ্যোত্স্নালোক ও সুর্যালোকের মধ্যে
তরঙ্গদৈর্ঘ্যের সীমাহীন পার্থক্য;
আর সেই জন্যই হয়ত,
ভালবাসা হল পাহাড়ের কোলে ভেসে বেড়ানো মেঘ,
আর তুমি,
সাদা চিনেমাটির থালায় রাখা একগ্রাম পারদ I
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সূর্য্য, কবিতা এবং তুমি


কোকিলেরা বাসায় ফিরে গিয়েছে,
গোলাপ জলে ভেসে
অনেকদূর চলে গিয়েছে,
রজনীগন্ধা বনস্পতির আড়ালে
মুখ ঢাকতে চাইছে I
বসন্ত এখন স্বপ্ন,
সূর্য্য বড়ই প্রখর I
প্রিয়তমা, সূর্য্য বড়ই নিঠুর I
কাল রাতে দেখা স্বপ্নগুলো
সূর্যের তাপে ধুসর হয়ে গিয়েছে I
কবিতাও এখন স্বপ্ন -- রাত জেগে দেখা I
কিন্তু প্রেয়সী, কবিতা যে আমায় লিখতেই হবে
                                  ---------- তোমার জন্য,
নববর্ষের প্রথম আঙ্গিকে I
চাবাগানের নির্জন দিনগুলোতে,
তিস্তার ঐ পার ভেঙে চলা দিনে
তুমিই আমার শেষ হৃদস্পন্দন I
প্রমান করবই,
সূর্যও সেই স্পন্দন থামাতে পারবে না ------
তাই কবিতা আমি লিখেই যাব
হাজার বছর ধরে,
তোমাকে শেষ দেখা সেই নীরব সন্ধ্যাকে মনে রেখে I
পারলে তুমি এসে,
সুর্য্যকে ব'কে দিও ----

ভালবাসা হল পাহাড়ের কোলে ভেসে বেড়ানো মেঘ--

জীবন্ত জীবাশ্ম

                                           -- নির্ঝর চক্রবর্তী
ঐতিহাসিক যুগের রোমসাম্রাজ্যে সে হয়ত ছিল
জীবন্মৃত ক্রীতদাস I
বহতা সময়ধারার প্রতিটি অধ্যায় থেকে
সে সংগ্রহ করতে চেয়েছিল অক্সিজেন I
আজও পাহাড়ের চড়াই উতরাই কম্পিত
তার নিস্তব্ধ পদস্পর্শে I

প্রকৃতির অনন্য ছোঁয়ায়
দূরের চাবাগানের সৌন্দর্যে
রোমাঞ্চিত উন্মনা মানসলোক বাকহীন,
পাহাড়ের কোলে গড়ে ওঠা
সমৃদ্ধ নগরে রঙিন স্বপ্নিল জগৎ
বিচিত্র পশ্চিমি দুনিয়ার দোলায় দোদুল্যমান I

রসদ জোগানেরও অভাব নেই;
আরো অনেকের মত সেও আছে,
তার হাড়, চামড়া, একটা প্রাচীন জীবন,
তার অস্থিমজ্জার দহনে তৈরী ব্ল্যাকবোন I
আমিও আছি, দর্শকের মঞ্চে I

যেকোন ঘটনারই তো দর্শক থাকা দরকার,
যারা গুজব ছড়াবে,
সবাইকে গল্প বলবে,
যে গল্প যুগে যুগে
লোকমুখে বিবর্তিত হবে;
বেঁচে থাকবে দার্জিলিং,
তার চাবাগান,
পাহাড়ের অসংখ্য রেস্টুরেন্টে সঞ্চিত বিনোদন I
আর নততলে কচ্ছপের মত হেঁটে চলা দেহটা,
 সে বিবর্তিত হয়ে
জীবাশ্মতে পরিনত হবে I
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Footnote: 1998/ 1999! Darjeeling! After a hectic tour with my graduation hostel friends of Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, I was standing on the roof of my hotel, watching high hills, green plateau, and the wavy roads. Millions of people were walking through the ups and downs; And I saw the man on that road….carrying a big refrigerator on his back…his body was bend, almost parallel with the curves of the road. That old man…..whose hard life really touched me! When every politician (national, state and local hill politician) is playing with the people of great hill of Darjeeling, nobody actually care the people of this great mountain. How an old man like him is still carrying this heavy burden on his back? Why?

Durga Puja, An International Festival

Goddess Durga: Traditional Idol; Photograph by Nirjhar Chakravorti

Durga Puja, an international festival, is a trademark of Bengali Culture. The essay is describing Durga Puja in a brief manner and written especially for those who wants to know about this festival and it’s background.

The essay contains following items:
  1. Historical development of Indian religion
  2. A short idea about Bengal
  3. Concept of Durga & History of Durga Puja
  4. Durga Puja, an international festival
  5. Durga Puja and Bengali Culture

India’s first civilization, Harappa Culture, was as old as Egyptian civilization or Mesopotamian Civilization. Around 2600 Before Christ, Harappa Culture (or Indus Valley Civilization) was spread in the area where present Sind State of Pakistan is situated. After that, Aryans arrived in India and started residing on the bank of River Indus. There is historical debate over origin and nature of that great Aryan migration. Some says that, they had migrated from present Iran and west Asia, and some says Europe, even Germany. But whatever it was, the Aryans started residing on the bank of river Indus (named Sindhu). They had built their unique culture and rituals. As they used to reside on the bank of river Sindhu, so the culture they built was called Hindu (named after river Sindhu). These people also developed their unique belief and rituals. To fight with natural calamities and to maintain social justice, they also conceptualized different gods and goddesses. Gradually they spread their habitat all over northern part of India. A sect of Historian said that white coloured Aryans forced the original black coloured natives to migrate towards Southern part of India. Gradually, cross cultural and cross racial interfaces generated a new race which is far distant from so called Aryans. This race gradually influenced the southern part of India also. This race is called Hindu. So Hinduism is not as such a religion, rather it is a culture of a group of people who used to reside in this vast geography and practice common living hood. The English name “India” came from river “Indus”, which shows the origination of this whole culture. As Hindu culture was evolving, other religion like Budhism and Jainism was also originated in the historic past. Also, people of different religion invaded in India, amongst them Muslims were notable. Muslims not only invaded in India, but they also started living and formed a unique combination of society which echoes the spirit of Indian civilization: Unity in Diversity (as stated by great historian Vincent Smith in his famous book “An Oxford History of India”). At the end of medieval history, European invasion impacted the socio-cultural and economical orientation of India. A portion of historians also believe that Aryans are natural and original habitants of this great nation and the vedic culture had evolved by it's natural process in prehistoric time without any external influence. So the prehistoric development of India is more complex and dynamic in nature which needs more research.

Different cultures and linguistics have developed at different part of this vast demography from pre-historic age. But in general all the languages of Northern part of the country were originated from mother language Sanskrit. In modern India, in general, different states are divided as per these linguistic differences only; For example, major language of state “Maharastra” is “Marathi”, similarly “Oriya” is major language of “Orissa”, and “Hindi” is major language of state “Bihar”, “Uttarpradesh”, “Madhyapradesh” and “Bengali” is major language of state “West Bengal/ Pashchim Banga”.

Other than “Bengali”, other major language of West Bengal is “Nepali”, which is also close language to “Bengali”. Actually, the people who practice “Bengali” language are called “Bengali”. Bengaleses are living at vast area starting from present West Bengal, to Bangladesh. Also, people who reside at Tripura (North Eastern state of India) are also Bengali. Ofcourse, as Bengalese are living at vast area and have common language, so different dialects of Bengali language are practiced at different parts. At West Bengal, most of the people are Hindu by culture. But Muslims are also notably present at West Bengal.

Major festival of West Bengal is Durga Puja. Durga is a powerful goddess (Devi) as per Hindu Mythology. Devi Durga is the goddess for energy and power. She conquered a powerful evil (demon) with her ten hands. All other gods and goddesses had given their entire weapon and power to Devi Durga to fight against energetic evil “Mahis asur” (buffalo powered demon). As per Bengali belief devi durga resides in her inlaws house at Himalayan mountain with her husband god Shiva and during autumn season devi durga comes to her father’s house at plain land for four days. Every year astrologers declare 4 days in advance and these dates varies year to year. She comes to her father’s house along with her 2 daughters (Goddess of Treasure, Laxmi and Goddess of Education, Saraswati) and 2 sons (God of Prosperity, Ganesh and God of Youth, Kartik). Also, as per other school of hindu religion, Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesh and Kartik are not her daughters or sons, rather they are Devi Durga’s colleague.


According to Hindu Saka calender (the lunar calender Hindus follow across the country) the actual Durga Puja falls in the month of March. But Durga Puja during autumn becomes more famous and popular. First such Puja, historically traced, was organized by Raja Nabakrishna Deb of Sovabazar Rajbari, Kolkata, in the year 1757. He had organized the same to celebrate British Ruler Lord Clive’s victory over Indian King Nawab Shiraj-Ud-Daulla.But later Indian freedom fighters symbolized Goddess Durga as their source of energy against british rules.

Historically concept of Durga Puja has evolved in many ways and it become world’s one of the most largest festival.

Authentic Form of Devi Durga (Model made of clay), Phorograph by Nirjhar Chakravorti

Today’s most authentic form of the Bengali Durga is that of a ten handed goddess, modelled out of clay, astride a lion. Each of those hands carry a separate weapon in them except two, which holds the spear which has been struck into the chest of the demon, Mahishasura. In her right side Idol of Ganesh and Laxmi are placed. In her left side idol of Saraswati and Kartik are placed. Now a days new form of Durga is also evolving thanks to creativity of artists.

New form of Devi Durga (made of clay), Photograph by Shipra Chakravorti

All other states also celebrate Durga Puja (Worshipping Durga), but this is a trade mark for Bengali culture. At West Bengal, not only Hindus or rather Bengali Hindus celebrate these 4 days, rather all other religions like Bengali Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and all others celebrate these 4 days with harmony and enthusiasm. So Durga Puja is an occasion to cherish for all Bengalese irrespective of their religion and belief. It is a brand for unity in diversity. Durga Puja is as international as Carnival at Brazil or Edinburg Festival of Scotland. It is less a religious occasion for Bengalese, rather it is more a joyous and festive.



Pandal for Devi Durga: A collection of Arts and Culture, Photograph by Shipra Chakravorti

Prayers at Temple; Photograph by Nirjhar Chakravorti

In earlier days only rich people used to organize Durga Puja in their houses and all the people of the locality used to gather and pray in that houses. But in modern days, all the localities of Bengal used to form Puja committee and organize Durga Puja. Some committees have permanent temple. But most of the temples are temporarily formed (called Pandal). The trend of "Pandal" culture had gained popularity since 70s of twenteeth century. Every villages and towns and city has multiple Durga Puja temples. Also, every Puja Committee tries to make innovation in formation of temples. Decoration and lighting reaches in new high every year. Also, many committees try to form different shapes of Devi Durga model. Also different temples of a city or town or village used to compete with each other with respect to their innovation, creativity and arts. Varous Puja Committees organize lunch or dinner for the locality during the 4 days. For Durga Puja, all the families try to buy new clothes for every members of family, as per economic condition. New design for Saree (traditional Bengali dress for women) and other clothes come into market. Music companies release new musics and songs for Durga Puja. Publishers publish new books for the occasion which comprises collection from famous and new writers, painters and poets. During these four days people used to come on streets and roam from one temple to other temple and enjoy foods outside. In general, Bengali people are food-loving. They also love sweets. So Bengalese celebrates these four days with yummy foods and sweets. Bengalese who resides outside West Bengal or Tripura, also used to celebrate Durga Puja, in their typical style.

Decoration at Pandal; Photograph by Nirjhar Chakravorti

A Modern Pandal, Egg Shaped; Photograph by Shipra Chakravorti

As a whole Durga Puja is a phenomenon for Bengali life. It is part of Bengali culture and sentiment.

আমি জানি

                                                     নির্ঝর চক্রবর্তী
কুয়াশার চাদর গায়ে রজনীগন্ধা তখন সবে ঘুমাতে যাচ্ছে,
বাবুই-এর বাসায় জোনাকির আলো সদ্য জ্বলেছে,
উত্তরের হালকা হাওয়ায় ফার্ণের পাতাগুলো মৃদু দুলছে....
আর তখনই
মেঘের পর্দাটাকে আলতো ছোঁয়ায় সরিয়ে দিয়ে
তুমি ঘোষণা করেছিলে তোমার আগমনী, চাঁদের রথে চেপে
আজ সন্ধ্যায় I
স্নিগ্ধ আলোর ঢেউ-এ ভেসে গিয়েছিল প্রাচীন চাবাগান I
পৃথিবীর বুকে নেমে এসেছিলে তুমি, প্রানের জোয়ার নিয়ে I
তোমার হাসিটা ছিল বড়ই চঞ্চল - পাহাড়ি ঝরনার মতই লাগামহীন I
তোমার নি:শ্বাসের প্রতিটি বায়ুকনা
শিউলি ফুল হয়ে ঝরে পড়ছিল আলোঝরা সন্ধ্যায়;
আমি সেগুলো তোমায় কুড়িয়ে দিয়েছিলাম -
তুমি সেই ফুল দিয়ে মালা গেঁথে আমায় ফিরিয়ে দিয়েছিলে;
তারপর ফিরে গিয়েছিলে দূরে, অনেক দূরে-
যেখানে তোমাকে শুধু দেখা যায়, ছোঁয়া যায় না-
অনুভব করা যায়, প্রকাশ করা যায় না I
ফিরে যাবার সময় তোমার হাসিটা আরো পবিত্র দেখাচ্ছিল-
সাদা গোলাপের মতই পবিত্র - গভীর I
কিন্তু আমি তোমার চোখের এককোনে জলের বিন্দু দেখেছিলাম,
সবাই ভেবেছিল মুক্তকনা,
কিন্তু আমি জানতাম ঐ জলকণা তোমার মতই পবিত্র, স্বচ্ছ I
আমি জানি ঐ জলের বিন্দুই কাল শিশির হয়ে ঝরে পড়বে
সবুজ ঘাসের ওপর I
ঐ জলকণাগুলোই একটা একটা করে জমে, একদিন মেঘ হবে,
তারপর বৃষ্টি হয়ে ভিজিয়ে দেবে আমাকে I
তুমি আবার পৃথিবীতে নেমে আসবে
-- আমার সাথে গল্প করতে I
আমি জানি, তুমি একদিন ফিরে আসবেই
-- আমার কাছে,
কারণ, আমি যে তোমার চোখের কোণে জলের বিন্দুটা পরিস্কার দেখেছিলাম I

নেপথ্যের অন্তরালে

                         নির্ঝর চক্রবর্তী
অন্ধকার একটা ঘরের মধ্যে
জ্বলজ্বল করছে দুটি চোখ,
সার্চলাইটের মত I
ঘরের মধ্যে রুমহিটারের
গনগনে তাপ I
বাইরের তাপমাত্রা কত হবে?
দুই, তিন, বা তারও কম,
এর মধ্যে আবার বৃষ্টি,
সারাটা দিনই একদম বিচ্ছিরি I
দুরের মাঠটাতে একটা
ক্রিকেট ম্যাচ হবার কথা ছিল,
কিন্তু হলো না I
তাতে দু:খের কিছু নেই I
পৃথিবীতে অনেক খেলাই
শুরু হবার আগেই ভেস্তে যায় I
সবটা যে বৃষ্টির জন্যে তা নয় I
কোনটা বৃষ্টি না হবার জন্যেও বন্ধ হয় !
(বৃষ্টিরও তো কম প্রকারভেদ না !)
তাতে বৃষ্টির কি দোষ?
না না, দোষটা বৃষ্টির নয় !
দোষটা যে কার তা জানি না,
অবশ্য জানবার চেষ্টাও করিনি I
তবে এটুকু বুঝেছি, বৃষ্টি
একটা উপলক্ষ্য মাত্র I
কষাইখানার মাংস
কেনাবেচার হিসেবের মধ্যে বৃষ্টি
একটা সুচিছিদ্র ক্যামেরার মত,
যে দেখিয়ে দেয়
আলো সরলরেখায় যায় I
কিন্তু তার নেপথ্যে লুকিয়ে থাকে
আরও কত কি?

নেপথ্যের অন্তরালে কোন
জীবন্তখনি লুকিয়ে আছে
তা খোঁজার একটা চেষ্টা
করা যাক না ! এইভাবে
নেপথ্যের পর নেপথ্য
খুঁজে খুঁজতে নতুন
আবিস্কার করতে পারবে I

আবিস্কার করতে পারবে
ভালোবাসা ড্রেনের জলের সঙ্গে
মিশে গেলে, ব্যাংগুলো
লাফ দেয় কেন?
প্রজাপতির ডানা কেটে নিলে
তার নতুন ডানা জন্মায় কিনা?

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