পয়লার বার্তা

শুভ হোক পয়লা,

থেকো নাকো একলা -

নব এই বর্ষে

থাকো সবে হর্ষে।

যদি এই গরমে,

পারো খেতে ফর্মে,

তবে চপ কাটলেট,

খেয়ে নাও ফুল প্লেট।

যদি সেটা নাই পারো,

বলছি, সবুর করো,

সন্দেশ মিষ্টি,

করো এনে ফিস্টি।

তবে ভাই বলছি

মন থেকে চাইছি,

আনো যদি গ্লাস গ্লাস,

সরবত ফার্স্টক্লাস,

ভরে থাক কানাতে,

বরফের কুচিতে।

মন হবে ঠাণ্ডা,

দিলাম ফ্রি ফাণ্ডা।

তবু দিলে ঝাপটা,

বোশেখের তাপটা,

আছে আরো অপশন,

করা যাক মেনশন।

লস্যি ও কুলফি,

আহা আহা, কাফি কাফি!

ঠিক করে ভেবে নিন,

বছরের ফার্স্ট দিন!

তারপর হোল ইয়ার,

শুভ হোক, নমস্কার!

An Ode to Rhymes

When the decider is art,

Take a peek into your heart!

For there you might find rhyme

Though that be a bit sublime,

But time is sure to say,

That their appeal will forever stay,

As when each modern turns quite old,

Still the ancients shine always in gold!

Justifying a personal bias with creativity!!

Samagra Kishore-Sahitya Vol. I

The content runs as

• Aamar Katha
• Stories

• Matsya-Puran
• Atha Nimantran Bhojan
• Dadheechi, Poka o Viswakarma
• Sabhapati
• Khattanga o Pallanna
• Bhuture
• Camouflage
• Policer Karbari Alaada
• Dhaus
• Romanchakar Banduk
• Kuttimamar Dantya-Kahini
• Thale Rahasya
• Daitya-Sangeet
• Sanghatik
• Peshawar ki Aameer
• Bhaloe-Bhaloe
• Banbhojoner Bepar
• Py(n)acha o Pa(n)chugopal
• Parer Upakar Korio Na
• Sei Boiti
• Charanamrita
• Ekti Football Match
• Duranta Nouka-Bhraman
• Durdharsha Motor-Cycle
• Kuttimamar Haater Kaaj
• Upanyas
• Andhakarer Agantuk
• Charmurti
• Charmurtir Abhijaan
• Kabita, Chora o Prabandha

"Di-La-Grandi Mefistofilis", on hearing this, a vast majortiy of Bengali readers will at once respond with the apt cry of "Yaak Yaak!" Yes I'm talking about Charmurti: the adorable quad comprising of Habul, Kyabla, Pyala the narrator and last but certainly not the least Tenida. The volume contains hilarious episodes centering them and several other characters that have come alive by the able penmanship of Narayan Gangopadhyay.The volume starts with the author narrating about his entry into the Bengali literary world - of his childhood passion for writing stories - of his enthusiastic fan who prompted him into writing novels based on the fantastic and romantic imaginations of the youth - all woven so beatifully that the reader will immediately be captivated by the enchanting storytelling of Shri Gangopadhyay.The comic sequences, the enjoyable embarrassments, the memorable misunderstandings and above all the fantastic adventures all combined will produce peals and peals of laughter from the readers. Nostalgic events, some serious articles and a thrilling novel comprises a part of the book but above all comedy prevails in its most extravagant way without a trace of malice that had made it a classic of all times. The hilarious adventures had at once made it a favourite and a cherished collection from my early childhood and even now when I go through, it ups the mood immensely. Spontaneous comedy of this sort had been so long absent from Bengali literature that its charm has been ever increasing and I always recommend this to any person who loves to smile. I'm certain this will make them laugh and those who loves to laugh let them find the true stimulant. The only parallel being Jerome K. Jerome and P.G. Wodehouse, the author, in my opinion will always remain a king of comedy stories. Even the little verses that has ornamented the book hints at the comic genius in the author.