Chief Justice Suryakant Honors Ramdhari Singh Dinkar’s Legacy at Memorial Lecture The Supreme Court Chief Justice Suryakant delivered a profound address at the eighth Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Memorial Lecture, emphasizing the intertwined roles of literature, justice, and social equality. The event, held under the patronage of the National Trust for Cultural Heritage and the Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Cultural Society, featured a tribute to the poet’s enduring legacy through his seminal work Rashmirathi. Justice Suryakant highlighted how Dinkar’s verses, such as “श्वानों को मिलते दूध वस्त्र, भूखे बालक अकुलाते हैं... मां की हड्डी से चिपक ठिठुर जाड़े की रात बिताते हैं,” capture the stark realities of human suffering and the moral imperative to address societal inequities. The lecture also celebrated the recipient of the Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Cultural Society Award, poet and singer Manoj Tiwari, whose contributions to preserving Dinkar’s literary heritage were acknowledged. Justice Suryakant reflected on the poet’s ability to blend lyrical beauty with unflinching social critique, noting that Dinkar’s work remains a timeless call to action against caste-based discrimination. He cited the line “जाति-जाति का शोर मचाते केवल कायर क्रूर” to underscore the need for courage and compassion in dismantling systemic injustices. The Chief Justice shared personal anecdotes, including his father’s influence in fostering a love for literature during his childhood.#ramdhari_singh_dinkar #supreme_court_chief_justice_suryakant #national_trust_for_cultural_heritage #ramdhari_singh_dinkar_cultural_society #manoj_tiwari
