Re: [Assam] ATAN BURAGOHAIN SAKO: A Bridge Across Three Centuries

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 23:27:38 -0800

Himenda:

 

Thanks for the article:

before commenting on the proposed Aton Buragoahin Xakw, would like to furnish some missing historical dates in your article.

 

>Swargadev Chakradhwaja Singha inherited the throne from bhogaraja (the defeated king) Jayadhwaja Singha who >died heartbroken in 1663 (or 1664.) 

 

This date is November 1663 according several histories.

 

>Unfortunately, Swargadev Chakradhwaja Singha passed away at this time (exact date need to be verified).

 

This date is Later part of 1669.

 

You wrote the following:

 

>After his defeat at the Battle of Saraighat, while mobilizing his forces again on behalf of his Emperor in the Mughal >provincial headquarters of Dhaka for his next attack on Assam, Raja Ram Singh received a letter from his mother. >After reading his mother’s letter, he demobilized the Army and went back to Delhi. Ram Singh did not make the >second attack on Assam. Historians should publish that letter word for word so that people of Assam may say a >prayer of gratitude in memory of the Queen Mother of Jaipur. 

 

I did not know about this.Do you know if this letter has been recovered? Do you know what was written in the letter?

>As for our tribute to the legendary Atan Buragohain, I think Assam should do a little more than naming a road from Dadara to Pacharia.

 

I agree with the above.

 

>I propose that we should build a highly visible architectural, elegant, three-span foot-bridge in >Brahmaputra from >SP Bungalow--Karmanasha—Urvashi--Umananda and call it "Atan Buragohain Sako” that will >take us across three >centuries of Time to a spirit of unity that we need today.

 

I cannot comment on the above, as I donot have a clear idea about the geography of Guwahati and Umanand. How long and how high will be the bridge? Can you ask someone to draw an artist's view of the bridge and write a project summary what the bridge will do? Is Umanand a tourist site now? Will the bridge bring any economic gain for Assam? On receiving a full report I think people will be in a better position to react.

 

Thanks

 

Rajen

 

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To: Barua25
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 12:53 PM
Subject: ATAN BURAGOHAIN SAKO: A Bridge Across Three Centuries

"ATAN BURAGOHAIN SAKO: A Bridge Across Three Centuries"
 
Dear Rajen,
 
Here is the article. Mukul Mahanta reacted with his tirade "History is Bunk" and Chandan followed up by ridiculing everything I said in this article.  I am speechless by seeing the huge batholith of defeatism, negative attitude, suspicion, lack of self-confidence and mockery. Although I could have written long replies counteracting every point raised by them,  I don't think I should do it: too much churning of negativism will stiffle the spirit. I hope they will see the good points in due course of time. We desperately need a positive spirit, and unity.  
 

I urge the artists and architects and bridge engineers of Assam to imagine a graceful bridge with “poetry in its geometry” as a permanent and constant reminder of what we achieved in the past. "Atan Buragohain Sako” is not for crossing a river. It will take us across three centuries of Time to fill our heart with hope, glory, self-confidence, self-sacrifice and a strong determination.

 

I urge you and your friends to support the idea.
 
With love to everybody,
Himendra
----- Original Message -----
From: Barua25
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 8:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Assam] Samsiddhishila (new name of Karmanasha)

Dear Himenda
Would you send me the copy of your article ATON BURAGOHAIN XAKO. I don't think I got it.
 
Yes, my daughter is engaged and we are arranging the wedding this summer.
Thanks for your blessings.
Rajen 
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To: Barua25
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 11:23 PM
Subject: Fw: [Assam] Samsiddhishila (new name of Karmanasha)

Dear Rajen,
 
Please let me know your comment !
 
I am very happy to learn that you are now busy arranging the wedding of your daughter. Please give my blessings and love to the bride and the groom. I'll pray to the Almighty for their wonderful future ! Best wishes for the grand success of the wedding event !!
 
With love to everybody,
Himendra
 
 
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Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:16 PM
Subject: Fw: [Assam] Samsiddhishila (new name of Karmanasha)

 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 9:12 PM
Subject: [Assam] Samsiddhishila (new name of Karmanasha)

Thank you Indrajit!
 
What do you think of my article ATAN BURAGOHAIN SAKO ? I still need the photograph of Umananda-Urvashi-Karmanasha as seen from the Kacharighat.
 
By the way, are we not tired of repeating the word "karmanasha" again and again. We have to change the name of "Karmanasha" (Lack of Success) to "Samsiddhishila" (Rock of Success).
 
That will change the defeatist mentality of people. If we keep on repeating the word "karmanasha" thousand times a year for one thousand years, definitely we get bogged down by a negative, suspicious mind that sees failure at every nook and corner. 
 
"Samsiddhishila" will usher a new age of positive thinking.
 
 With love to everybody,
Himendra
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Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 7:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Assam] Fw: FRIENDS OF ASSAM

06 Jaunuary 2005
 
Suggestion #4
 
Encourage the merits of competition through hard work; eschew and avoid the 'bandh' culture.
 
Indrajit Barua.


 
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