Circa 1950s to 1970s – That there was a bond between Acharya Rajneesh aka OSHO and Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan is not a common knowledge. There were similarities between Osho’s preaching and the messages from Madhushala even though Madhushala was written when Osho was a toddler. It is said that he was inspired by Madhushala and other poems of Bachchan ji, which is reflected in his sermons and at his Ashrams. Such as –
धर्मग्रन्थ सब जला चुकी है जिसके अन्तर की ज्वाला, कर सकती है आज उसी का स्वागत मेरी मधुशाला!

Or this when it comes to Dhyaan or Meditation -
ध्यान किए जा मन में सुमधुर सुखकर, सुन्दर साक़ी का, और चलाचल, पथिक, न तुझको दूर लगेगी मधुशाला!

Or this when it comes to dancing in a state of trance –
आँख चार हों जिसकी मेरे साकी से दीवाना हो, पागल बनकर नाचे वह जो आए मेरी मधुशाला

There was also a fallout between Osho and Dr Bachchan, how and why? Let’s take a listen :-)

In between, we also talk about the movie “Rose Island” when re read these lines –
फिर मैं नभ-गुम्बद के नीचे नव-निर्मल द्वीप बनाऊँगी, जिस पर हिल-मिल कर बसने को सम्पूर्ण जगत को लाऊंगी

Welcome to the 16th episode of “Kahaani Madhushala Ki” – a story of Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan's epic poetry - Madhushala (मधुशाला) and stories around it. This is a podcast of Hindi Poems and Poets. Please send your feedback and rate this podcast on iTunes :-)

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Credits:
1. Madhushala poetry book written by Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan
2. Autobiographies of Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan – Kya Bhulun Kya Yaad Karun, Need Ka Nirman Phir, Basere se Door, Dashdwar se Sopan Tak.
3. Various YouTube Videos and information from Internet

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