{"id":9159,"date":"2025-10-13T14:02:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=9159"},"modified":"2025-10-13T14:02:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:32:46","slug":"union-minister-sarbananda-sonowal-unveils-hrishikesh-goswamis-postmasteror-sadhu-in-tezpur-amid-tribute-to-jyoti-bishnu-natya-surya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=9159","title":{"rendered":"Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Hrishikesh Goswami\u2019s \u2018Postmasteror Sadhu\u2019 in Tezpur amid tribute to Jyoti, Bishnu, & Natya Surya"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Hrishikesh Goswami\u2019s \u2018Postmasteror Sadhu\u2019 in Tezpur amid tribute to Jyoti, Bishnu, & Natya Surya<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nTezpur\u2019s scholarly community has always guided the Assamese nation in every turning point of its journey\u201d: Sarbananda Sonowal<\/p>\n

We must reflect deeply on what Zubeen Garg once said \u2014 \u2018A nation that doesn\u2019t read cannot be saved by a Gamosa\u2019\u201d: Shri Sonowal<\/p>\n

Our youth must remember \u2014 books don\u2019t send notifications, books spread the light of knowledge\u201d:\u00a0 Shri Sonowal<\/p>\n

My mother\u2019s lap was the greatest university of my life\u201d: Shri Sonowal<\/p>\n

Books open the doors of our mind and broaden the horizon of our thought\u201d: Hrishikesh Goswami
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Posted On: 11 OCT 2025 9:01PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal\u00a0today unveiled the third collection of essays by noted writer, orator, and literary activist Hrishikesh Goswami, titled \u2018Postmasteror Sadhu\u2019, at a special ceremony held in Tezpur.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The event witnessed the presence of distinguished members of Tezpur\u2019s intellectual and cultural community, including Prithviraj Rava, MLA and son of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha; Jnanashree Pathak, daughter of Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala; Sujit Sharma, actor and son of Natyasurya Phani Sharma; Sanjeev Phukan, Editor of Dainik Janambhumi; and Dhairya Hazarika, Executive Editor of Asomiya Pratidin, among others.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sonowal said,\u201cA vibrant culture of book writing and reading nurtures an intellectually evolved society. The literary treasury of a nation reflects its soul. Hrishikesh Goswami has played a significant role in promoting Assamese children\u2019s literature through the Assam Children\u2019s Literature Trust, nurturing the imagination of young readers with creativity and depth.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Union Minister further said, \u201cI have been privileged to attend the release of his earlier two books, \u2018Netritya Ek Kala\u2019 and \u2018Manuhor Mrityut\u2019. In \u2018Postmasteror Sadhu\u2019, Hrishikesh Goswami reflects upon the complex moral dimensions of human life and values, inspiring society to progress with compassion and wisdom. Literature plays a profound role in awakening social consciousness \u2014 it mirrors the joys, struggles, and aspirations of the people<\/em>.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sarbananda Sonowal further added that great Assamese thinkers \u2014 from Laxminath Bezbarua, Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Phani Sharma, to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika \u2014 have long used literature and art to guide Assamese society and strengthen its cultural roots.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shri Sonowal noted, \u201cToday\u2019s occasion is a blessed one, as we have among us the families of the Tezpur trinity \u2014 Jyoti, Bishnu, and Natya Surya. Their legacy shaped the foundation of Assamese art and culture. I share a personal bond with this sacred land \u2014 it was here, in Tezpur, that I was elected President of the All Assam Students\u2019 Union for the second time in 1994. This place continues to be a source of inspiration and strength for me.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Calling Tezpur \u201cthe guiding light of Assamese thought and creativity,<\/em>\u201d the Minister said he hopes the town continues to set new benchmarks in literature and culture. Quoting philosopher Francis Bacon, Sonowal remarked: \u201cReading makes a full man. No reel or tweet can complete a human being \u2014 only reading can fill us with depth, reflection, and imagination.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Highlighting the changing habits in the digital age, he said, \u201cTechnology has changed how we read. We read more on screens than on paper. But technology is not our enemy \u2014 it can be our ally through e-books, audiobooks, and digital libraries. Our challenge is to make reading joyful again. Our youth must understand that books don\u2019t send notifications; they spread the light of knowledge<\/em>.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Reflecting on the balance between mother tongue and modern aspiration, Shri Sonowal observed, \u201cThere exists a silent conflict in our society \u2014 between the mother tongue and modern ambition. Many believe English is the only path to success. But how can one climb the mountain of success after forgetting the soil one stands on? My mother\u2019s lap was the greatest university of my life.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He added that Assam\u2019s literary luminaries \u2014 from Bezbarua, Jyoti Prasad, Bishnu Rabha, Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya, Mamoni Raisom Goswami, Nilmani Phookan, Saurav Kumar Chaliha, Bhupen Hazarika, to Homen Borgohain \u2014 gave voice to the collective conscience of society and carried Assamese language and literature to global audiences.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Referring to the late music icon, Shri Sonowal said, \u201cWe must pay heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg. His passing is not only a loss to music but also to Assamese literature. Zubeen was not merely a singer \u2014 he was the people\u2019s voice. His songs captured the soul of Assam \u2014 its rivers, nature, emotions, and generational hopes. I urge the youth who love Zubeen\u2019s music to study his songs \u2014 to understand the soul behind the melody. His work will continue to inspire young Assamese to love and master their mother tongue.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Minister also emphasised making Assamese language future-ready through technology: \u201cWe must digitise our manuscripts, record our oral traditions, and build a digital database of Assamese literature. Let research flourish on linguistic preservation through AI and digital tools. Through knowledge, let us preserve our culture; and through culture, let us inspire progress. Let us create a vibrant environment for reading, writing, and critical thought that nurtures new writers, readers, and creative minds.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Concluding his address, Shri Sonowal expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for granting Classical Language status to Assamese, saying,\u201cWe owe our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister. It is due to his vision and commitment that our beloved Assamese language has been recognized as a Classical Language of India.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In his remarks, Hrishikesh Goswami, Secretary of the Assam Children\u2019s Literature Trust, said, \u201cThe sacred land of Tezpur \u2014 home of Jyoti, Bishnu, and Natya Surya \u2014 has always called me with open arms. I feel deeply inspired that my third collection of essays \u2018Postmasteror Sadhu\u2019 has been unveiled here today in the presence of the city\u2019s scholars and well-wishers.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Goswami added, \u201cThe thoughts, imagination, and creativity of humankind have always found reflection in the pages of books. Through this collection, I have tried to capture the experiences of life, social realities, and human emotions from various perspectives. If readers embrace this book with affection, I will feel deeply rewarded.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Calling for a renewed culture of reading, Goswami said,\u201cBuying and reading books, nurturing a love for them \u2014 these are essential today. Books open the doors of our mind and expand our vision. We must all commit ourselves to reviving the joy of reading among the younger generation, so that we can build a thoughtful and creative society.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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