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| − | Sarojini Naidu was born in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]] as the eldest daughter of scientist, philosopher, and educator Aghornath Chattopadhyaya, and Varada Sundari Devi, a poetess. Her father was the founder of the [[Nizam College]], and also the first member of the Indian National Congress in Hyderabad with his friend Mulla Abdul Qayyum. He was later dismissed from his position as Principal and even banished in retaliation for his political activities. Sarojini Naidu learnt to speak [[Urdu]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[English language|English]], [[Persian language|Persian]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]]. Her favorite poet was [[P.B. Shelley]]. | + | '''Sarojini [[Naidu]]''' (February 13,1879 - March 2,1949), known as ''Bharatiya Kokila'' ''(The Nightingale of India)'', was a [[child prodigy]], [[freedom fighter]], and [[poet]]. Naidu was the first Indian woman to become the President of the [[Indian National Congress]] and the first woman to become the [[governor]] of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. As such, she led the way for women in Indian politics although her name is not as widely known as that of India's first (and so far only) woman Prime Minister, [[Indira Gandhi]]. She was active in the [[Indian Independence Movement]], joining [[Mahatma Gandhi]] in the [[Salt March to Dandi]], and then leading the [[Dharasana Satyagraha]] after the arrests of Gandhi, [[Abbas Tyabji]], and [[Kasturba Gandhi]]. |
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| + | Sarojini Naidu was born in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]] as the eldest daughter of scientist, philosopher, and educator Aghornath Chattopadhyaya, and Varada Sundari Devi, a poetess. Her father was the founder of the [[Nizam College]], and also the first member of the Indian National Congress in Hyderabad with his friend Mulla Abdul Qayyum. He was later dismissed from his position as | ||
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| + | Principal and even banished in retaliation for his political activities. Sarojini Naidu learnt to speak [[Urdu]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[English language|English]], [[Persian language|Persian]] and [[Bengali language|Bengali]]. Her favorite poet was [[P.B. Shelley]]. | ||
She attained national fame for entering [[Madras University]] at the age of twelve. At sixteen, she travelled to [[England]] to study first at [[King's College London]] and subsequently at [[Girton College, Cambridge]]. | She attained national fame for entering [[Madras University]] at the age of twelve. At sixteen, she travelled to [[England]] to study first at [[King's College London]] and subsequently at [[Girton College, Cambridge]]. | ||
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Naidu's brother, [[Virendranath Chattopadhyaya]], was also a noted Indian activist. During [[WW I]] Virendranath was instrumental in founding the [[Berlin Committee]] and was one of the leading figures of the [[Hindu German Conspiracy]]. He later became committed to [[Communism]], travelling to Soviet Russia where he is believed to have been executed on Stalin's orders in 1937. | Naidu's brother, [[Virendranath Chattopadhyaya]], was also a noted Indian activist. During [[WW I]] Virendranath was instrumental in founding the [[Berlin Committee]] and was one of the leading figures of the [[Hindu German Conspiracy]]. He later became committed to [[Communism]], travelling to Soviet Russia where he is believed to have been executed on Stalin's orders in 1937. | ||
| − | ==In the Freedom struggle== | + | ===In the Freedom struggle=== |
[[Image:Mahatma & Sarojini Naidu 1930.JPG|thumb|275px|right|Sarojini Naidu with [[Mahatma Gandhi|Gandhi]] during [[Salt Satyagraha|Dandi march]]]] | [[Image:Mahatma & Sarojini Naidu 1930.JPG|thumb|275px|right|Sarojini Naidu with [[Mahatma Gandhi|Gandhi]] during [[Salt Satyagraha|Dandi march]]]] | ||
''See Also'': [[Non-Cooperation Movement]], [[Salt Satyagraha]], [[Quit India Movement]] | ''See Also'': [[Non-Cooperation Movement]], [[Salt Satyagraha]], [[Quit India Movement]] | ||
| − | She joined the [[Indian independence movement]], in the wake of the aftermath of partition of [[Bengal]] in | + | She joined the [[Indian independence movement]], in the wake of the aftermath of partition of [[Bengal]] in 1905. During 1903-17 Sarojini came into contact with [[Gopal Krishna Gokhale]], [[Rabindranath Tagore]], [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], [[Annie Besant]], [[C. P. Ramaswami Iyer]], [[Mohandas Gandhi]] and [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]. |
From 1915 to 1918 she lectured all over India on welfare of youth, dignity of labour, women's emancipation and nationalism. After meeting Jawaharlal Nehru in 1916, she took up the cause of the indigo workers of [[Champaran and Kheda Satyagraha|chappel head]]. In 1925 she was elected as the President of the Congress, the first Indian woman to hold the post. | From 1915 to 1918 she lectured all over India on welfare of youth, dignity of labour, women's emancipation and nationalism. After meeting Jawaharlal Nehru in 1916, she took up the cause of the indigo workers of [[Champaran and Kheda Satyagraha|chappel head]]. In 1925 she was elected as the President of the Congress, the first Indian woman to hold the post. | ||
| − | In March | + | In March 1919, the [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British government]] passed the [[Rowlatt Act]] by which the possession of seditious documents was deemed illegal. [[Mohandas Gandhi]] organized the [[Non-Cooperation Movement]] to protest and Naidu was the first to join the movement which the government worked to suppress. |
| − | In July | + | In July 1919, Naidu became the [[Home Rule League]]'s ambassador to [[England]]. In July 1920 she returned to India and on August 1, Mahatma Gandhi declared the [[Non-Cooperation Movement]]. In January 1924, she was one of the two [[Indian National Congress]] delegates at the East African Indian Congress. |
| − | Naidu arrived in [[New York]] in October | + | Naidu arrived in [[New York]] in October 1928 and was concerned with the unjust treatment of the [[African Americans]] and the [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Amerindians]]. Upon her return to India she became a member of Congress Working Committee. |
| − | On | + | On January 26, 1930 the National Congress proclaimed its independence from the [[British Empire]]. On May 5, Mohandas Gandhi was arrested. Naidu was arrested shortly thereafter and was in jail for several months. She, along with Gandhi, was released on January 31, 1931. Later that year, they were again arrested. Naidu was eventually released due to her poor health and Gandhi was released in 1933. In 1931, she participated in the Round Table Summit, along with Gandhiji and Pundit Malaviyaji. In 1942, she was arrested during the "Quit India" protest and stayed in jail for 21 months with Gandhiji. Naidu shared a warm relationship with Mohandas Gandhi, even calling him "Mickey Mouse." |
| − | At the ''Asian Relations Conference'' of March | + | At the ''Asian Relations Conference'' of March 1947, Naidu presided over the Steering Committee. |
| − | On | + | ==In Post-Independence India== |
| + | On August 15, 1947, with the independence of India, Naidu became the Governor of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India's first woman governor and she died in office in 1949. | ||
| − | ==Poetry, writings and quotes== | + | ===Poetry, writings and quotes=== |
| − | In | + | In 1905, the first volume of her collection of poems was published as ''[[The Golden Threshold]]''. Two more volumes were published: ''[[The Bird of Time]]'' (1912) and ''[[The Broken Wing]]'' in (1917). |
| − | Sarojini Naidu is also well acclaimed for her contribution to poetry. Her poetry had beautiful words that could also be sung. Her collection of poems was published in 1905 under the title “Golden | + | Sarojini Naidu is also well acclaimed for her contribution to poetry. Her poetry had beautiful words that could also be sung. Her collection of poems was published in 1905 under the title “Golden Threshold.” She published two other collections called “The Bird of Time,” and “The Broken Wings.” Later, “The Magic Tree,” “The Wizard Mask,” and “A Treasury of Poems” were published. |
Naidu writes: | Naidu writes: | ||
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Naidu said, ''"When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today, because my right is justice."Naidu adds, "If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work."'' | Naidu said, ''"When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today, because my right is justice."Naidu adds, "If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work."'' | ||
| − | In 1916, Naidu published the first biography of [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], ''The Ambassador of | + | In 1916, Naidu published the first biography of [[Muhammad Ali Jinnah]], ''Muhammad Jinnah: An Ambassador of Unity''. |
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| + | ==Legacy== | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | * Banerjee, Hasi. 1998. ''Sarojini Naidu; The Traditional Feminist''. Calcutta: K.P. Bagchi & Co ISBN 978-8170742081 | ||
| + | * Naidu, Sarojina. 1916. ''Muhammad Jinnah: An Ambassador of Unity.'' Madras: Ganesh | ||
| + | * Naidu, Sarojini. 2004. ''The Golden Threshold''. Whitefish: MT: Kessinger ISBN 978-1419164279 | ||
| + | * Ramachandran Nair, K. R. 1987. ''Three Indo-Anglian poets: Henry Derozio, Toru Dutt, and Sarojini Naidu''. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers ISBN 9788120707405 | ||
| + | * Naravane, Vishwanath S. 1997. ''Sarojini Naidu Her Life, Work and Poetry''. New Delhi: Orient Longman ISBN 978-8125009313 | ||
| + | * Gandhi, E. S. Reddy, and Mrinalini Sarabhai. 1998. ''The Mahatma and the poetess: being a selection of letters exchanged between Gandhiji and Sarojini Naidu''. Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. ISBN 978-8172760922 | ||
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*[http://www.poetseers.org/the_great_poets/in/sarojini_naidu/ Biography and Poems of Sarojini Naidu ] | *[http://www.poetseers.org/the_great_poets/in/sarojini_naidu/ Biography and Poems of Sarojini Naidu ] | ||
*[http://www.rediff.com/freedom/19let1.htm Letter written by Sarojini Naidu ] | *[http://www.rediff.com/freedom/19let1.htm Letter written by Sarojini Naidu ] | ||
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Revision as of 03:56, 23 April 2008
Sarojini Naidu (February 13,1879 - March 2,1949), known as Bharatiya Kokila (The Nightingale of India), was a child prodigy, freedom fighter, and poet. Naidu was the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman to become the governor of Uttar Pradesh. As such, she led the way for women in Indian politics although her name is not as widely known as that of India's first (and so far only) woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. She was active in the Indian Independence Movement, joining Mahatma Gandhi in the Salt March to Dandi, and then leading the Dharasana Satyagraha after the arrests of Gandhi, Abbas Tyabji, and Kasturba Gandhi.
Biography
Sarojini Naidu was born in Hyderabad, India as the eldest daughter of scientist, philosopher, and educator Aghornath Chattopadhyaya, and Varada Sundari Devi, a poetess. Her father was the founder of the Nizam College, and also the first member of the Indian National Congress in Hyderabad with his friend Mulla Abdul Qayyum. He was later dismissed from his position as
Principal and even banished in retaliation for his political activities. Sarojini Naidu learnt to speak Urdu, Telugu, English, Persian and Bengali. Her favorite poet was P.B. Shelley.
She attained national fame for entering Madras University at the age of twelve. At sixteen, she travelled to England to study first at King's College London and subsequently at Girton College, Cambridge.
At the age of 17, she met Dr. Muthyala Govindarajulu Naidu and fell in love with him. He was from Andhra Pradesh. After finishing her studies at the age of 19, she married him during the time when inter-caste marriages were not allowed. Her marriage was a very happy one. They were married by the Act (1872), in Madras in 1898. They had 4 children: Jayasurya, Padmaja, Randheer, and Leelamani.
Naidu's brother, Virendranath Chattopadhyaya, was also a noted Indian activist. During WW I Virendranath was instrumental in founding the Berlin Committee and was one of the leading figures of the Hindu German Conspiracy. He later became committed to Communism, travelling to Soviet Russia where he is believed to have been executed on Stalin's orders in 1937.
In the Freedom struggle
See Also: Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India Movement
She joined the Indian independence movement, in the wake of the aftermath of partition of Bengal in 1905. During 1903-17 Sarojini came into contact with Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Rabindranath Tagore, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Annie Besant, C. P. Ramaswami Iyer, Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
From 1915 to 1918 she lectured all over India on welfare of youth, dignity of labour, women's emancipation and nationalism. After meeting Jawaharlal Nehru in 1916, she took up the cause of the indigo workers of chappel head. In 1925 she was elected as the President of the Congress, the first Indian woman to hold the post.
In March 1919, the British government passed the Rowlatt Act by which the possession of seditious documents was deemed illegal. Mohandas Gandhi organized the Non-Cooperation Movement to protest and Naidu was the first to join the movement which the government worked to suppress.
In July 1919, Naidu became the Home Rule League's ambassador to England. In July 1920 she returned to India and on August 1, Mahatma Gandhi declared the Non-Cooperation Movement. In January 1924, she was one of the two Indian National Congress delegates at the East African Indian Congress.
Naidu arrived in New York in October 1928 and was concerned with the unjust treatment of the African Americans and the Amerindians. Upon her return to India she became a member of Congress Working Committee.
On January 26, 1930 the National Congress proclaimed its independence from the British Empire. On May 5, Mohandas Gandhi was arrested. Naidu was arrested shortly thereafter and was in jail for several months. She, along with Gandhi, was released on January 31, 1931. Later that year, they were again arrested. Naidu was eventually released due to her poor health and Gandhi was released in 1933. In 1931, she participated in the Round Table Summit, along with Gandhiji and Pundit Malaviyaji. In 1942, she was arrested during the "Quit India" protest and stayed in jail for 21 months with Gandhiji. Naidu shared a warm relationship with Mohandas Gandhi, even calling him "Mickey Mouse."
At the Asian Relations Conference of March 1947, Naidu presided over the Steering Committee.
In Post-Independence India
On August 15, 1947, with the independence of India, Naidu became the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, India's first woman governor and she died in office in 1949.
Poetry, writings and quotes
In 1905, the first volume of her collection of poems was published as The Golden Threshold. Two more volumes were published: The Bird of Time (1912) and The Broken Wing in (1917).
Sarojini Naidu is also well acclaimed for her contribution to poetry. Her poetry had beautiful words that could also be sung. Her collection of poems was published in 1905 under the title “Golden Threshold.” She published two other collections called “The Bird of Time,” and “The Broken Wings.” Later, “The Magic Tree,” “The Wizard Mask,” and “A Treasury of Poems” were published.
Naidu writes:
:Shall hope prevail where clamorous hate is rife,
- Shall sweet love prosper or high dreams have place
- Amid the tumult of reverberant strife
- 'Twixt ancient creeds, 'twixt race and ancient race,
- That mars the grave, glad purposes of life,
- Leaving no refuge save thy succoring face ?
Naidu said, "When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today, because my right is justice."Naidu adds, "If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work."
In 1916, Naidu published the first biography of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Muhammad Jinnah: An Ambassador of Unity.
Legacy
ReferencesISBN links support NWE through referral fees
- Banerjee, Hasi. 1998. Sarojini Naidu; The Traditional Feminist. Calcutta: K.P. Bagchi & Co ISBN 978-8170742081
- Naidu, Sarojina. 1916. Muhammad Jinnah: An Ambassador of Unity. Madras: Ganesh
- Naidu, Sarojini. 2004. The Golden Threshold. Whitefish: MT: Kessinger ISBN 978-1419164279
- Ramachandran Nair, K. R. 1987. Three Indo-Anglian poets: Henry Derozio, Toru Dutt, and Sarojini Naidu. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers ISBN 9788120707405
- Naravane, Vishwanath S. 1997. Sarojini Naidu Her Life, Work and Poetry. New Delhi: Orient Longman ISBN 978-8125009313
- Gandhi, E. S. Reddy, and Mrinalini Sarabhai. 1998. The Mahatma and the poetess: being a selection of letters exchanged between Gandhiji and Sarojini Naidu. Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. ISBN 978-8172760922
External links
- Biography and Poems of Sarojini Naidu
- Letter written by Sarojini Naidu
- Biography of Sarojini Naidu
- Biography of Aghornath Chattopadhyaya
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