মঙ্গলকাব্যের প্রেক্ষিতে লোকজ ধর্ম ও মূল্যবোধের বহুমাত্রিকতার পর্যালোচনা
Volume-XIV, Issue-III, April 2026
Volume-XIV, Issue-III, April 2026 | ||
Received: 21.04.2026 | Accepted: 27.04.2026 | |||
Published Online: 30.04.2026 | Page No: | |||
DOI: 10.64031/pratidhwanitheecho.vol.14.issue.03W. | ||||
মঙ্গলকাব্যের প্রেক্ষিতে
লোকজ ধর্ম ও মূল্যবোধের বহুমাত্রিকতার পর্যালোচনা
নিরঞ্জন
মণ্ডল, সহকারী অধ্যাপক,
বাংলা ভাষা ও সাহিত্য বিভাগ, সাঁকরাইল অনিল বিশ্বাস স্মৃতি মহাবিদ্যালয়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ,
ভারত | |
A Review of the Multidimensionality of Folk Religion and Values in the Context of Mangal-Kavya Niranjan Mondal, Asst. Professor, Department of Bengali Language and Literature, Sankrail Anil Biswas Smriti Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, India | |
In the corpus of medieval Bengali literature, Mangal-Kavya holds a
distinctive and significant position for its rich portrayal of folk religion
and the moral fabric of society. The present abstract examines the
multidimensional nature of folk religion and values through a cultural analysis
of two prominent texts—Manasamangal and Chandimangal. These narratives not only
articulate devotional practices but also illuminate the everyday realities,
fears, aspirations, and ethical frameworks of common people. In Manasamangal,
the rise of the worship of Goddess Manasa reflects the tension between
traditional mercantile pride and emergent popular faith. The character of Chand
Saudagar embodies resistance to new religious authority, while his eventual
submission signifies the inevitability of divine power and the importance of
adaptability in social life. Here, religion transcends ritualistic boundaries
and becomes deeply embedded in the lived experiences of individuals, shaping
their actions, decisions, and worldview. The text foregrounds values such as
devotion, humility, and acceptance of fate, which are central to sustaining
social equilibrium. Conversely, Chandimangal offers a broader representation of
society by integrating religious devotion with economic activities, familial
relations, and social responsibilities. Through the narrative of Kalaketu and
Phullara, the text highlights how divine intervention is closely linked with
human virtues like compassion, justice, and communal welfare. The goddess
Chandi emerges not only as a spiritual force but also as a symbol of moral
authority that guides and regulates social conduct. A comparative reading of
these two Mangal-Kavyas reveals that folk religion operates as a dynamic and
integrative force within society. It is not confined to spiritual devotion
alone but actively influences ethical values, interpersonal relationships, and
socio-economic structures. Therefore, these texts function as vital cultural
documents that encapsulate the collective consciousness, belief systems, and
value-oriented life of medieval Bengali folk society.
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