This is the translation of Maithili poetry written by Mahakavi Vidyapati. These poems are based on love story of Radha & Krishna. Vidyapati was born in Madhuban in Bihar some 400 years back. Abhaykumar Velingkar has nicely translated it in Konkani.
There are about 54 poems on various topics in the collection of poems ‘Chaitrakavita’. Some poems give a good picture of natural beauty and some of the poems give the real meaning of earthly life. There are contemplative poems for a discussion as the topics range from local to national and international levels and gave a different look at Konkani poetry. The introduction is by Madhav Borkar, the senior poet.
Cheers- Joy, happiness whenever one is happy he uses the word cheers. Mostly in the parties etc we hear this. In Goa, Government has given open hands for drinks so we can hear the cheers everywhere. On this the poems are written by the poet.
Ukhani contributed from Vaishnavi Raikar. Almost 180 terms of ukhani from different part of Goa. Mostly use in marriage ceremonies and ‘Dhalo’ performance at the Mand.
The Book contains poems on different subjects on present lifestyle of mankind and the same is divided into four parts namely, Bramacharya ashram, Gruhasthashram,Vaanprasthaasram and Sanyasashram. Therefore, it is helpful to people of all the ages impressing what they should do and what they shouldn’t
Poet Prakash Padgaonkar in Danya Yedi Dhartari trying successfully to understand who am I? what is my existence? This universe is existing in me and I am the smallest particle, which will be living forever in this universe as the creativity of the mother earth.