Jatrapather Anandagan

Author: Shailjaranjan Majumdar
Genre: Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789350400470
Pages: 160
Weight: 372 grams

Book Description:

Jatrapather Anandagan is an extraordinary autobiographical work by Shailjaranjan Majumdar, a renowned figure in the world of Rabindra Sangeet. Born into a family with an illustrious legal background, Majumdar was expected to become a prominent lawyer in Netrakona, but his journey took a completely different turn. This book chronicles his transformation into one of the foremost maestros of Rabindra Sangeet, blending the sciences and arts in a way that made his life an awe-inspiring narrative.

The autobiography takes readers through the author's early years in Mymensingh, his academic success at Calcutta University, and his decision to pursue a life devoted to music over law. It further delves into his time at Shantiniketan, where he became deeply immersed in Rabindra Sangeet under the guidance of Rabindranath Tagore. This heartfelt narrative also sheds light on his many years at Visva-Bharati University as a professor and later as the head of the Sangeet Bhavan.

The memoir paints a vivid picture of 20th-century India, capturing moments from the author’s life with Rabindra Sangeet, his association with the great Rabindranath Tagore, and his profound influence in shaping the music world in India. A unique and invaluable chronicle of an era, Jatrapather Anandagan offers rich insights into the personal and professional life of a man whose devotion to Rabindra Sangeet shaped his entire existence.

About the Author:

Shailjaranjan Majumdar was born on 4th Shrabon, 1307 Bengal Era (1900) in Baham Village, Netrokona, Mymensingh District, Bangladesh. He was a gifted student and excelled in academics, completing his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Calcutta University. Initially set on a legal career, his life took a transformative turn when he was invited to join Shantiniketan in 1932 as a professor of chemistry.

In 1939, he became the head of Sangeet Bhavan at Visva-Bharati University, where he spent many years sharing his profound knowledge of Rabindra Sangeet. Majumdar’s life and work centered around preserving and promoting Rabindranath Tagore’s music, both in its original form and in its pristine execution.

Shailjaranjan Majumdar passed away in 1992, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the field of Rabindra Sangeet.