Dr. Sona recounts the meaning of Khadi, in this multilayered poem, exclusively for Different Truths.
Khadi! Not just a word It's a feeling, a sensibility, An entire world in itself Khadi! Not just a cloth It's a ritual, a culture, A complete way of life Khadi! Not just a fabric It's a fabrication of India’s dreams Of self-reliance, of freedom, of empowerment Khadi! Not just an attire It's a rejoicing tale of millions A character, a commitment with the self Khadi! Not just for the masses It's patronized by KVIC and MSME Fashion designers prompt it to dollars Khadi! Not obstructed by neglection It paves way to Hollywood Clad the characters like Captain Hook. Khadi! Now moving towards revival It's a mark of prestige and honour A cloth that entire world looks for.
Picture design by Anumita Roy, Different Truths
Dr. Sona Agrawal is currently posted in MSJ College, Bharatpur. Previously she taught at Central University of Rajasthan, Kishangarh. For her doctoral dissertation, she worked on tribal literature. Besides tribal literature, her areas of interest are Dalit literature, post-colonial writing, literary theories, and criticism. She has participated in several national and international conferences and has also published six scholarly research papers. She also writes poems and short stories both in Hindi and English.
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