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We are adivasis (aboriginal)
We are the adivasis,
Those Mundals and Santals,
Who had lived in India
Before Dravidians did,
Before Aryans came through passes.
We are the adivasis,
Who by Aryans were
Called Rakshasas,
Who by Aryans were
Slaughtered to their whims and fancy.
We are the adivasis,
Like Ekalavya,
Who by Arya Drona was
Disabled to their delight,
To glorifiy Arjuna to our plight.
We are the adivasis,
A chunk of whom
By Aryans were branded
As Bahujans and Dalits
To serve them without touching.
We are the adivasis,
Whose God is not divine,
Nor beyond our kin,
But our own ancestors,
Who were to them devils and evils.
We are the adivasis,
Where there lived
Democracy and solidarity
With no superiority,
With no Brahmin nobility and purity.
We are the adivasis,
Whose women were
Not pawns or on pyres,
Nor a gift with dowries
But ones who chose their own mates.
We are the adivasis,
Who by Hindu Aryans
Were polluted
And by Christian intruders
Were diluted in our values and principle.
We are the adivasis,
Who want back our throne
Usurped by the invaders,
And who want to undo wrongs
And avenge the Aryan chauvinism.
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The poem about the original inhabitants of Indian subcontinent and the present descendents voice against the injustice let lose by Aryans who invaded India from Eran about 5000 years back.
This is in the syllabus of M A Philosophy of St Joseph autonomous college, Bangalore, India
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Wed, 2023-07-05 05:10
Neopoet AI 5-29-23 version
The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
The poem "We are adivasis (aboriginal)" explores the identity and history of the adivasis in India, highlighting their struggles and the impact of Aryan and Christian influences. The poem effectively conveys a strong sense of cultural pride and a desire for justice.
One suggestion for improvement is to enhance the flow and rhythm of the poem. Consider revising some lines to maintain a consistent meter and improve the overall musicality. This can be achieved by paying attention to the syllabic count and the arrangement of stressed and unstressed syllables.
Additionally, while the poem effectively expresses the grievances and aspirations of the adivasis, it would benefit from further development of imagery and sensory details. This would help to create a more vivid and engaging experience for the reader, allowing them to better connect with the emotions and experiences being conveyed.
Finally, consider exploring different poetic techniques to add depth and complexity to the poem. This could include the use of metaphors, similes, or other literary devices to
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