SELFLESS 
April 18th, 2008 | by Manjula
I was overwhelmed by the huge response to my first attempt of translating a famous Bengali poem, which has given me the courage to go for it for a second time! So, here I go………. ("NIHSWARTHA" BY "SUKUMAR ROY") SELFLESS Gopal is so jealous, Maa………………….. I simply can’t express! Didn’t even touch the share of sweets, Thinking it just too less! Jyathaima sent ten Rasogolla-s, For both of us to share; Just to check its quality, I gulped only one, Mom dear. Remaining nine I divided in Two parts, so thoughtfully! Six for me and three for him…….. But he stared angrily! I tried to convince more than once, "Listen, my little bro’! I did it so judiciously…. No need of much ado! You’re younger to me by whole three years, Which brings three extra to mine; Remaining six divided by two Brings three to each, fine?" Still he would cry and won’t accept. Height of selfishness! Finally, I had to eat all…………. Oh! Tired with such a stress! ****** N.B. : JYATHAIMA means the wife of one’s paternal uncle, who is elder to one’s father.
25 Responses to “SELFLESS”
By savita on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
A very sweet poem. Keep translating so that non-bengali’s can also relish such rich Bengali Poetries.
By aleen dyan on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
yes begali poems are beautifull in their expressions….do you think you can translate Rabindranath’s "Aa nandha dara buhi che" it is quite famous song you know, but i want the correct expressions….
By charlie on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
hahahahaha…the brutal gems of humour from the one and only master…you’ve done a commendable job…my fingers would tremble with the very notion of attempting a translation of any of those fab grandmasters…regal e us with MORE…best and cheers dear
By Manjula on Nov 30, 1999 | Reply
I’m speechless by your nicest comments!THANKS!!!
By Cindy . on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
translation ta khoob-ee bhalo hoyechhe :).. do post the original too so that ppl who can read bengali (like me) and have added fun - hehhee
By Anonymous on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
i love rasgolla….and ur poem is sweet..
By Misti M on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
Onek din por Sukumar ray Porlam..natun rupe…aro kichu lekho please.
By Meenakshi on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
Your poem is too sweet
By ansyton on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
A nice poem.
By monika paul on Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
just fantastic! keep posting misthi misthi translations
By Pavalamani P on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
Simply hilarious! Tongue-in-cheek logic!!!
By sundari on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
nice poems, wish u had included the bengali one too in english many will brush up their bengali knowledge here..sunkan
By Anonymous on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
is ur rasgulla ready..feeling hungry….
By Rahin g on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
Excellent! Sukumar Roy is a gold mine. Go on repeating
By subrata on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
i believe u ve the capability to write ur won poem rather than translating..try it u will certainly get the success..ofcourse it is a good start to begin something new
By S V on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
khub shundor translate koreychen/kintu sukumar ray r originl bangla ta sthey print korley aaro moja hoto…pls do it from next time
By Dipankar on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
Awe-struck. Superb translation. Captures every bit of the spirit of the original.
By Idle Mind on Apr 19, 2008 | Reply
Fascinating, didi! I knew this one would click again. You made Sukumar Ray proud!!
By Anonymous on Apr 20, 2008 | Reply
Beautiful poem…i dont know the bengali version,but the translation is superb…loved this…an older sibling dealing with his younger one…and what logic for eating all the rasgullas..:)!!Tc and smile.
By Mt. F@!rY on Apr 20, 2008 | Reply
how do u manage to do this so beautifully?
By Surya Pratim on Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
Khub bhalo boss!
By Idle Mind on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Didi, aarekta hoye jaak!
By Mt. F@!rY on Apr 22, 2008 | Reply
Another one please…
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