Draft:Deepa Mishra

Deepa Mishra Deepa Mishra is a distinguished Indian bilingual poet, writer, and editor, known for her literary work in Maithili and Hindi. Born in Madhubani, Bihar, and currently based in Mysore, Karnataka, she has been an active literary voice since the early 1990s.

Early Life and Education:

Deepa Mishra hails from the culturally rich region of Madhubani, Bihar. From a young age, she displayed a passion for storytelling and poetry, publishing her first poem in the magazine Aakhyayini in 1994. She later pursued a professional career in education, receiving training as an English teacher.

Career in Education

Mishra spent over fifteen years teaching English in schools across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Her dedication to language education also extended beyond the classroom. She has been actively involved in language preservation projects in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, working with marginalized and endangered linguistic communities.

Literary Contributions

A prolific writer, Deepa Mishra has authored over fifteen books across genres in Hindi and Maithili. Her poetry and prose often explore themes of love, nature, and emotional introspection. Her works have been featured in a wide array of acclaimed publications such as Aha Zindagi, Pakhi, Vanmali Katha, Kriti Bahumat, Parinde, Subah Savere, Prabhat Khabar, Kissa, and Vishwagatha.

She is also the editor of the Maithili quarterly journal Vachi and the children's magazine Bajrabattu. In addition to writing, she has edited several literary anthologies, contributing significantly to contemporary Indian literature.

Professional Affiliation

Deepa Mishra currently serves as a Research Personnel in the Neoliterate Department at the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore. Her research and editorial roles reflect her commitment to advancing linguistic and literary scholarship in India.

Research and Recognition

She is presently pursuing doctoral research on Rabindranath Tagore’s Bhanusinha Thakurer Padavali. Her academic and literary work has been presented at numerous national literary forums, including those organized by the Sahitya Akademi.

Selected Works

Maithili (2022): A poetic collection edited by Deepa Mishra, featuring works from 151 female literatteurs across India, exploring various 'Rasas' or emotional themes .

Aryama (2020): A Maithili edition published by Deepa Mishra .

Ditsa (दित्सा) (2023): A Hindi publication by Deepa Mishra .

Bharat @ 75 (2023): A Hindi edition reflecting on India's journey .

Yoni Ka Atmbodh (2022): A Hindi edition focusing on women's introspection .

Themes and Style Mishra’s poetic voice is known for its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and cultural resonance, particularly within the Maithili literary tradition. Her work often bridges the personal and the universal, using love and nature as recurring motifs.

References

Maithili by Deepa Mishra. Goodreads. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60581343-maithili

Maithili (Paperback). Prachi Digital Publication. Retrieved from https://shop.prachidigital.com/maithili/

Maithili by Deepa Mishra. Flipkart. Retrieved from https://www.flipkart.com/maithili/p/itmd141722ead432

Deepa Mishra - Central Institute of Indian Languages. LinkedIn. Retrieved from https://in.linkedin.com/in/deepa-mishra2503

Poems of Mishra- https://jankipul.com/poems-of-deepa-mishra.html

Sahitya academy-https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/pdf/LiteraryForum-EBSB_14-06-2023.pdf

Sahitya Academy- https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/pdf/Seminar-Maithili_17-18-Dec-2023.pdf