The Language Structure of Chandrakant Devtale’s Poetry

Chandrakant Devtale ke Kavya ka Bhasha-Vinyas

Abstract

An individual’s thoughts are conveyed to others through language. For this purpose, a poet or writer makes extensive use of words in his poetry that are embedded in the language of the common people. Poet Chandrakant Devtale, being closely connected with the rural milieu, has been able to communicate his ideas effectively to readers by employing regional, rural, and indigenous words in his poetic expression. Readers remain continually influenced by his fluent and spontaneous style. It appears as though language itself readily accepts and supports the poet in conveying the thoughts of his heart to the reader. The poet’s distinctive art of imagery seems to naturally inspire him and becomes a witness to the flow of his ideas. In his poetic style, imagery is used with ease and simultaneously creates a sense of curiosity. At places, he erects “trees of voices,” while elsewhere he personifies a stepwell by calling it blind, presenting a vivid and tangible form. In this manner, he proves himself to be a skilled craftsman of language and an expert in its aesthetic refinement.
The poet’s creative skill, expressed through imagery, presents a living testimony of becoming emotionally moved by fountains of memories. Eloquence, clarity of expression, and the presentation of impartial thoughts in a strong and resonant voice emerge as symbols of struggle. Rather than confining his poetry to gentle affection and romantic sentiments, he boldly employs challenging words infused with consciousness and struggle in his compositions. There is no fixed parameter to measure the emotions of a poet’s heart; yet the reader readily accepts an illusory reflection of emotional depth and the elevated range of thought through words and ideas. Such a style and sentiment, imbued with noble thoughts, is clearly reflected in the works of poet Chandrakant Devtale.
In summary, throughout his nearly four-decade-long poetic journey, Devtale has presented poetry enriched with reason and evidence, aligned with the standards of contemporary and new poetry. His works illuminate themes of society, politics, nation, public consciousness, youth awareness, the spirit of the age, new consciousness, Dalit discourse, depiction of nature, and sources of inspiration, offering readers an expansive understanding that transcends the limits of mere summary.