Marathi Dalit Poetry in English Translation

Kamal, start the Maha-arati Rijia, start the Maha-namaj Gautam, go to the Mukhia’s house and feed the cows David, fly pigeons, Kar...

You lived before the birth of the Vedas even before the birth of the Almighty looking at the frightening material world pained and a...

We didn’t go up to the stage no one asked us, actually only by pointing fingers they showed us our place and we sat there; ‘great’...

Here is a settlement. Houses with red-tiled roofs, planned roads, gardens and lawns. It is a laboratory to mold people… Minds ...

I have never seen you Wearing one of those gold-bordered saris With a gold necklace With gold bangles With fancy sandals Mother!...

What sounds are these? Do fish in water weep or waves sob? We lost the way but kept on, hoping the way would end but it's ...

New Delhi, 1985 The needle probes for the artery; Enemies of poetry gather in your city. Your town is cursed with power; Roses flo...