in the name of loyalty
yourself
One dog
Can be called
but
not bitch
just hearing the word bitch
it’s a curse
is it because she is a woman
his character
his loyalty
It is weighed in many buckets…

Friends, the author of this poem that you just heard is Sushila Takbhaure. Sushila Takbhaure is a well-known respected name in the world of literature. There is hardly any genre of novel, story, poem, drama, literature which he has not touched with his writing. Many of his compositions are included in school syllabus in many states of the country. In an interview, she says that men and women are equal before the law, but in social behavior, more importance is given to father, brother, husband or son. And, only by breaking these traditions, equality between men and women can come. Let’s listen to his poem ‘Out of the door of the house’… (Also listen- Poems of the labor poet of Iran)

behind the door
behind the scenes
peeping woman
looks out the door
street city world
eyes, ears, thoughts are free
only the feet are bound
total shame
scope of boundaries
to the doorstep
maternal home or in-laws
behind the door
behind the scenes
she sees the world
everything is starting to understand
still silent
shake your hand
self-catch
Let’s keep the feet tied
Now
to generations to come
Have to save
have to give way
stepping forward
Gotta get out of the door!
Sushila Takbhaure’s autobiography ‘Shikanje Ka Dard’ brought her into limelight. Born in a small village in Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh, Sushila faced poverty, caste and gender discrimination, neglect and struggle… In an interview, she tells that the purpose of her writing is Dalit discourse and feminine discourse. In her next poem, she tells how much and why a woman has to struggle to gather courage just because of her gender. Significantly, this special effort, this consideration, no man has to do.. Let’s listen to his next poem… (Also listen- Stories of Anton Chekhov: Listen to the story of a nine-year-old boy ‘Vanka’)

a woman
whenever someone tries
writing speaking understanding
always fearful
as if guarding
someone riding on your head
guard
like a working woman
Contractor
or for property purchased
watchman
she thinks by tilting the pen while writing
control your speech
and to understand
see from everyone’s point of view
Because she is a woman!

With the educational qualification of MA, B.Ed, PhD, the writings of Sushila Takbhaure are being taught to the youth today so that the new plant not only understands the truths of the society but can also identify right from wrong. The names of some of Sushila Takbhaure’s works are- Swati Bund and Khare Moti, you also know this, when did you recognize her which are poetry collections. Tutta Vaham, Anubhuti Kare, Mein Sangharsh is a collection of stories. Marginal discourse is a collection of articles, Blue sky and You have to change are novels. (Listen to the first part of Premchand’s story ‘Triya Charitra’)

Sushila Takbhaure has been awarded with many awards. She has been honored by Madhya Pradesh Dalit Sahitya Akademi. Savitri Bai Phule Samman from Ramnika Foundation, Dr. Usha Mehta Hindi Seva Samman from Maharashtra Hindi Sahitya Akademi. Let us listen to his poem Gaali while walking, some part of which you heard in the beginning of the podcast. (Listen to the second and last part of Premchand’s story ‘Triya Charitra’)

in the name of loyalty
yourself
One dog
Can be called
But
not bitch
just hearing the word bitch
it’s a curse
is it because she is a woman
his character
his loyalty
is weighed in many buckets

dog and bitch complement each other
character names
dog loyal
and
Why does ‘bitch’ become a slur

in a male dominated society
surrender or
Rebellion
The fault of bad qualities is on the woman only.
is put on
on the vices of men
manu name sheet
is covered!

Friends, Sushila Takbhaure’s writing is far from the world of romance and fantasy, that’s why it seems a bit bitter. This taste of tongue is also important so that we can differentiate between sweet and bitter. On this note, I bid farewell to you Pooja Prasad, will be back again with a new creator.. Till then Namaskar