Mystical Bards of Bangladesh: Lalon Shah, Hason Raja, and Shah Abdul Karim
MD. Robiul Islam
Assistant Teacher English
Pioneer Girls’ High
School, Khulna.
Cell no. 01914223493
Class –Six
English for Today
Hason Raja
Lalon Shah
Shah Abdul Karim
Close your book, listen me attentively then ask and
answer the following questions with your partner.
1.
When was Hason Raja born ?
2.
Where did he come from ?
3.
What was his childhood life ?
4.
Why did Hason Raja leave the life of comfort and
pleasure ?
5.
What was the other name by which Hason Raja was
known ?
Hason Raja at a glance
The above pictures are of the three well-known mystic bards of Bangladesh whose names and
fame spread beyond Bangladesh. They are Lalon Shah , Hason Raja and Shah Abdul Karim.
A bard is one who writes poems and songs. And a mystic in one who tries to search the Truth
and become united with God through prayer and meditation . All three bards wrote poems and
songs to express their deep thoughts and feelings about God, life and love for man.
Thought of Hason Raja
Beyond
Further on/
Far away
Hason Raja’s song
spread all over
Bangladesh and beyond
.
Eminent
Famous
Farida Yesmin is a eminent
singer of Bangladesh.
Pleasure
Enjoyment / delight
They are very pleasure.
volume
Book
Hason Raja’s a volume
called ‘Hason Raja
Samagra.’
Comfort
The state of having
a pleasant life.
The baby is living a
comfortable life.
Luxury
The enjoyment of
expensive things.
The car is a
luxurious vehicle.
Individual Work
Put a word in the gaps from the box matching their meanings.
a. ---------------- =
enjoyment / happy.
b. ----------------- = a large book.
c. ------------------ = excited about something.
d. ----------------- = the state of having a pleasant life.
e. ----------------- = the enjoyment of expensive things.
pleasure
comfort
luxury
volume
crazy
Think and discuss with your partner what is called
Here is the English translation of the first three lines of a well- known
and popular song of Hason Raja . Can you say what the lines are in
Bangla?
“ People say my home is no good,
But what home can I build
In the midst of emptiness?”
Home
work
Write a short paragraph about
another mystic bard of
Bangladesh
“Shah Abdul Karim”
Explore the lives and works of three renowned mystic bards of Bangladesh - Lalon Shah, Hason Raja, and Shah Abdul Karim. Learn about their poetry, music, and spiritual quests as they sought truth and divine connection through their artistry. Discover the cultural significance of these legendary figures in Bangladeshi folklore and beyond.
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Welcome Welcome
Identity Identity MD. Robiul Islam Assistant Teacher English Pioneer Girls High School, Khulna. Cell no. 01914223493 Class Six English for Today
Hason Raja Lalon Shah Shah Abdul Karim
Close your book, listen me attentively then ask and answer the following questions with your partner. 1.When was Hason Raja born ? 2.Where did he come from ? 3.What was his childhood life ? 4.Why did Hason Raja leave the life of comfort and pleasure ? 5.What was the other name by which Hason Raja was known ?
Hason Raja at a glance Birth : 21 December 1854 Death: 6 December 1922 Nationality: British Indian Profession: Poet & Folk artist
The above pictures are of the three well-known mystic bards of Bangladesh whose names and fame spread beyond Bangladesh. They are Lalon Shah , Hason Raja and Shah Abdul Karim. A bard is one who writes poems and songs. And a mystic in one who tries to search the Truth and become united with God through prayer and meditation . All three bards wrote poems and songs to express their deep thoughts and feelings about God, life and love for man.
Further on/ Far away Beyond Hason Raja s song spread all over Bangladesh and beyond. Famous Eminent Farida Yesmin is a eminent singer of Bangladesh.
Enjoyment / delight Pleasure They are very pleasure. Book volume Hason Raja s a volume called Hason Raja Samagra.
The state of having a pleasant life. Comfort The baby is living a comfortable life. The enjoyment of expensive things. Luxury The car is a luxurious vehicle.
Individual Work Put a word in the gaps from the box matching their meanings. comfort luxury pleasure volume crazy a. ---------------- = enjoyment / happy. b. ----------------- = a large book. c. ------------------ = excited about something. d. ----------------- = the state of having a pleasant life. e. ----------------- = the enjoyment of expensive things.
Here is the English translation of the first three lines of a well- known and popular song of Hason Raja . Can you say what the lines are in Bangla? PeoPle say my home is no good, But what home can I build in the midst of emPtiness?
Home work Write a short paragraph about another mystic bard of Bangladesh Shah Abdul Karim
