2. Bhakta Kabi Bhima
Bhoinka Jibani Odia Book
Bhima Bhoi was a popular poet, composer and singer. Humanity and
liberation of the world based on the philosophy of Mahima Dharma were
the central theme of his poetic creations. His assertion "mo jeevana pachhe
narke padithau, jagata uddhara heu" (let my life rot in naraka if necessary,
but let the world be redeemed) showcases his dedication to the upliftment
of the societally deprived while being a clear reflection of socio-economic
conditions in the State, during his lifetime.While scholars have studied the
life and poetry of Bhima Bhoi, research chairs have recently been
established at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences - Deemed to be
University (in April 2018) and Gangadhar Meher University in 2019, to
research the impact of Bhima Bhoi's life and philosophy in Odisha.
