Summary: <p>You can read the full script on my blog by <a href="https://madhushalapodcast.wordpress.com/2020/08/12/1-madhushala-pehli-baar/" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. </p><p><br></p><p>December 1933 - the <strong>very first public recitation</strong> of Madhushala, at Shivaji Hall – Kashi University and the magical effect it had on the audience. First day was common for several poets but by the end of the day, Madhushala became such a rage that everybody wanted a day dedicated only to Bachchan and his Madhushala – the poem had a mesmerizing effect on her audience. The chairperson of the event – <strong>Manoranjan Prasad</strong> ji even wrote several parodies, which were recited during the breaks. One such parody was –</p><p> </p><p>भूल गया तस्बीह नमाज़ी, पंडित भूल गया माला, चला दौर जब पैमानों का, मग्न हुआ पीनेवाला</p><p>आज नशीली-सी कविता ने, सबको ही बदहोश किया, कवि बनकर महफ़िल में आई, चलती-फिरती मधुशाला!</p><p> </p><p>रूपसि, तूने सबके ऊपर, कुछ अजीब जादू डाला, नहीं खुमारी मिटती कहते, दो बस प्याले पर प्याला,</p><p>कहाँ पड़े हैं, किधर जा रहे, है इसकी परवाह नहीं, यही मनाते हैं, इनकी आबाद रहे यह मधुशाला!</p><p> </p><p>भर-भर कर देता जा, साक़ी मैं कर दूँगा दीवाला, अजब शराबी से तेरा भी, आज पड़ा आकर पाला,</p><p>लाख पिएँ, दो लाख पिएँ, पर कभी नहीं थकनेवाला, अगर पिलाने का दम है तो, जारी रखें यह मधुशाला।</p><p> </p><p>----------------</p><p> </p><p>Welcome to Madhushala Podcast<strong>(मधुशाला)</strong>, based on Harivansh Rai Bachchan's epic poetry, written in 1935 and part of the trilogy of <strong>Madhubala and Madhukalash</strong>. This is a podcast of Hindi Poetry, Poets, their Stories and a bit of History of India. We do a Live Madhushala discussion every Sunday on Mentza app (<a href="https://on.mentza.com/channels/10783" target="_blank">join us here</a>)</p><p><br></p><p>I host one more podcast "<a href="https://spoti.fi/2Rvdich" target="_blank"><strong>Dhai Aakhar</strong></a>" on <strong>Hindi poetry of Hope, Life and Optimism. </strong>Do write a review and send your comments.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening :-)</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/madhushala-and-bachchan-hindi-stories-poetry-history/id1527589155?uo=4" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ibnbatuta/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/arisudan" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arisudan/" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJRWgt8jlb28bhOlggocCq_JBhfyawg5u" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://in.pinterest.com/madhushalapodcast/_created/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> | <a href="http://www.arisudan.com/" target="_blank">http://www.arisudan.com</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Credits</strong>:</p><p>1. Madhushala poetry book written by Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan</p><p>2. Autobiographies of Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan – Kya Bhulun Kya Yaad Karun, Need Ka Nirman Phir, Basere se Door, Dashdwar se Sopan Tak.</p><p>3. Various YouTube Videos and information from Internet</p><p> </p><p>Keywords: #Bachchan #Madhushala #Philosophy #Hindi #Poetry #Stories #History</p>
