Pt. Raghunath Murmu, a resident of 'Dandabas' near Rairangpur of this district is said to be the father of 'Alchiki' Script. In 1925 by inventing this script he brought about a renaissance in Santali literature. From phonetic point of view this 'Alchiki' is suitable for Austric language and it is scientific.
The Santali literature, Pt. Raghunath Murmu has enriched the Santali literature with unfailing creations like Drama, Child literature, Poem, Arithmetic and Grammar using that 'Alchiki' language. The book 'Alchemed' like Madhu Barnabodha is very useful. Besides, 'Parsipaha' a book meant for the children is considered very very worth reading.
Biduchandan, Dalegodhan and Kherawal Veera studded with tribal song and dance are said to be three jewels of Santali literature 'Hital', 'Lakachar Serenja' based on tribal cultural renaissance are the valuable creations of that Pt. Raghunath Murmu.
The book 'Bakhera' written by him is the reflection of tribal religion. This book abounds in tribal hymns and verses. Apart from these, 'Ranala' the tribal grammar and 'Elakha Patan', the arithmetic books have earned him fame.
In 1939, Pt. Raghunath Murmu exhibited his hand made 'Alchiki' press in an exhibition at Baripada and he could impress the then Maharaja Pratap Chandra Bhanja Deo and in return he committed its implementation. Santali language, literature and script are widely acclaimed in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Assam. Pt. Murmu's dream has come true.
Durga Das Toppo(Mahali) suggest all like minded Mahali people to visualize beyond present status of Mahali what Pandit Raghunath Murmu and other scholar incorporated in their writings . Mahali's were Adivasi their status and culture was not limited to period covered in their studies.However, present social status is degraded form , reasons were many, but if one go through records of Ancient History , Religious books, like Veda, Upanised, Puran,Buddhist, Jainism, Bible and Arthasastra as well as stone inscription they will find glorious history of Mahali.Comunity.Ancient times, Mahali were Kings of Undivided India and many other countries.
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Durga Das Toppo(Mahali) suggest all like minded Mahali people to visualize beyond present status of Mahali what Pandit Raghunath Murmu and other scholar incorporated in their writings . Mahali's were Adivasi their status and culture was not limited to period covered in their studies.However, present social status is degraded form , reasons were many, but if one go through records of Ancient History , Religious books, like Veda, Upanised, Puran,Buddhist, Jainism, Bible and Arthasastra as well as stone inscription they will find glorious history of Mahali.Comunity.Ancient times, Mahali were Kings of Undivided India and many other countries. Your comments is solicited.
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Durga Das Toppo(Mahali)
Durga Das Toppo(Mahali) suggest all like minded Mahali people to visualize beyond present status of Mahali what Pandit Raghunath Murmu and other scholar incorporated in their writings . Mahali's were Adivasi their status and culture was not limited to period covered in their studies.However, present social status is degraded form , reasons were many, but if one go through records of Ancient History , Religious books, like Veda, Upanised, Puran,Buddhist, Jainism, Bible and Arthasastra as well as stone inscription they will find glorious history of Mahali.Comunity.Ancient times, Mahali were Kings of Undivided India and many other countries. Your comments is solicited.
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