Essay on Freedom by Jayanta Mahapatra

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Essay on Freedom by Jayanta Mahapatra
 Introduction
Jayanta Mahapatra wrote a poem called "Freedom" to mark 50 years of India's independence. In this poem, he questions whether people in India are truly free, even though the country gained independence from British rule. The poet shows that while India became a free nation, many of its people still suffer from poverty and other problems.

What the Poem Says About Freedom

The poem talks about different types of freedom that people want:

Old People's Freedom: Old widows and dying men pray for freedom from their pain and suffering. They hope to find peace through prayer.

Children's Freedom: Young children dream of changing the world and making it better. But they don't really understand how difficult this is.

The Poet's Freedom: The writer wants to be left alone, away from all the sadness and problems he sees around him.

Problems with India's Leaders
Mahapatra criticizes India's government and religious leaders. He describes the Parliament building (where laws are made) as covered in "bloodied light." This means he thinks the government has failed to help poor people and has broken its promises.

He also talks about priests who claim to know about freedom and God. But he suggests that these religious leaders are more interested in power than in helping people find real spiritual peace.

 The Country's Condition

The poem shows India as a country floating down a river without direction. Even though India is independent, it seems lost and doesn't know where it's going. The poet sees many people still struggling with:
- Poverty
- Hunger
- Social problems
- Lack of real opportunities

The Poet's Dark Conclusion

At the end of the poem, Mahapatra suggests that the only real freedom might come after death. He thinks that in life, people in India face so many problems that they can never be truly free. Only when a person dies and becomes "silent shale" and "moonless coal" (meaning their body returns to the earth) can they find peace.

 

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