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Exploring Hypocrisy and Poverty Through Poetry: A Reflection on Language Extinction
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2026-07-10 15:41   Literature   10

Exploring Hypocrisy and Poverty Through Poetry: A Reflection on Language Extinction

The article features an excerpt from the poetry collection 'Served Cold from the Refrigerator' by Sutputra Radheye, delving into themes of societal hypocrisy, poverty, and the extinction of languages.The poem critiques systemic issues like caste discrimination, where Dalit communities face recurring cycles of violence and marginalization.

It highlights the poet's guilt over the decline of indigenous languages, emphasizing how superficial copying of dictionaries fails to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage.The piece also references the tragic repetition of crimes against marginalized groups, with authorities often delaying justice.The poem concludes with a personal reflection on the poet's relationship with language, expressing a desire to preserve its essence through art.The excerpt underscores the urgent need to address social inequalities and protect linguistic diversity in a rapidly modernizing society.

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