Research Oriented Article - Nature And Peace Loving in Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol's Poetry Dr. Manoranjan Das
Nature And Peace Loving in Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol's Poetry
Dr. Manoranjan Das
Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol, the contemporay South Korean poet par excellence, graphs his idea that nature gifts many benefits to humans, and, people breathe air, the water men drink, and the food they eat, provides survival. The poet further graphs that
it is hard to imagine life on Earth without nature. Since humans have taken it for granted, men often don’t realize the importance of nature for human life, which is evident in how we treat the environment. However, understanding why nature is essential to humans and how it affects us is vital. He gives importance on river, banks and shadows as well as birds, fish and creature.Thus, he writes,
'The river is wide and narrow and long,
Along the banks , nature's varied song.
Dense forests thrive, where shadows play.
And desloute lands in quite lay.
Birds soar above, on wings so free,
Fish swims below, where we can't see.
In seen and hidden, life does strive,
Each creature here is so alive.'1
Dr. Kang Byeon-Cheol is a Korean author , poet, translator and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science.He was born in Teju City, South Korea in 1964. He began writing in 1993 and published his first story ' Song of Subha' at the age 29. In 2005 , he published a collection of short stories. He has won four literature awards and has published more than eight books. He was a number of the Writers in the Prison Committee ( WiPC) of PEN International from 2009 to 2014.He also served as the Founding President of the Korean Association of World Literature and as an editorial writer of Jemillbo, a newspaper in Jeru City , Korea. Currently, he is a Vice President at the Korean Institute of Peace and Cooperation.
Quickenly speaking, Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol forwards his thought that
nature performs major daily miracles for us – it gives us incredible views, helps prevent floods, regulates the weather, and keeps us supplied with clean water, fresh air, and plentiful food; and,
the Earth and everything on it, result from years of natural processes-the Earth’s atmosphere, gravity, life-giving properties in the soil, photosynthesis in plants, temperature regulation, oxygen production, and the water cycle enables humans to drink clean water, therefore,nature nurtures all life, from the largest mammal to the tiniest microorganism. Thus, he feels,
'Spending quality time alone and going on a trip can benefit your health and well-being in several ways. It will help you rejuvenate while also demonstrating the strength of your body.
Individuals spending more time in nature are better tuned to their surroundings, leading to many advantages. Various sounds, aromas, colors, textures, and peace can all be found in natural settings. Hence it boosts our senses, which makes us more mindful and sharpens our senses. It is among the main advantages of nature in human life.'2
The famous poet knows, nature provides a beautiful backdrop for endless opportunities to explore new things in nature, including different plants, animals, rocks, and landscapes. Also, exploring nature leads to discoveries about ourselves like- we may realize we are capable of more than we thought or enjoy things we didn’t know existed. He asserts that living on this world from dawn to dusk must be alerted, not, by damageing the nature and earth. Thus, he writes,
' What a living ,this river grand,
A bustling world on water and land.
From dawn to dusk, life does unfold,
A timeless tale forever told.'3
Intimately speaking, Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol emanates that nature is one of the best places to learn about the world around us, and men can gather endless information from outside, whether learning about animal behavior, plant growth, weather patterns, or other scientific concepts. He artifies that nature comes from the reflectipn of God for glorifying sphere.Thus, he feels,
'Nature is the glass of reflecting God, as by the sea reflected is the sun, too glorious to be gazed on in his sphere.'4
Involvingly speaking, Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol covers that peace-loving lies in its ability to foster individual well-being and social harmony by promoting non-violence, empathy, and understanding, and, a peace-loving person seeks harmony and tranquility, helping to reduce conflict and create a more cooperative and kind environment, which contributes to mental stability and can even have physical health benefits; therefore ,on a larger scale, peace-loving individuals and nations contribute to societal unity, a more stable society, and a more peaceful world.
He, with the symbolic aspect through ' white dove' draws by warning of battle or war.Thus , he writes,
' A Palestinian boy returned home after the bombing.
He saw pigeons, chickens, and caners lying
dead in his almost destroyed house.'5
Profoundly speaking, Dr. Kang Byeog-Cheol, developing and caring his idea, owes that
a commitment to peace promotes inner tranquility and emotional stability, leading to reduced stress, and, encourages positive behavior, and, it inspires kindness, respect for others' beliefs, and a desire to find solutions to conflicts rather than resorting to aggression.
He sustains,
'Peace is the colleague of calmness, basing on life's
Deeds where the happiness is gracefully rowed
To the shore of blessings and here the views
Of history're terminated to future; that's showed.
Peace is the enemy of entire destruction,
Where the presence of destruction,
Where the presence of confidence is cooly
Conducted with the understanding and notion;
Here the generosity is moralised , willfully.
Ah! Peace is the faithful zone of uniqueness where
The ruling of the day is reasoned to our mind,
And it is the desire with goodness, and there
There the infrastructure of justice is for mankind.
Peace is the honest aim and road to HIM,
It's the sense of significance, not mere game.'6
Simplificationally speaking, Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol admires that peaceful thinking and actions from individuals can lead to peaceful revolutions and a more peaceful society over all, and, it inspires communities to foster unity and understanding, which are vital for collective progress and stability. He, symmbolizing the pigeons as peace ambessador, writes,
'He finds a white dove tha survived the bombing.
Holding the white dove in the arms amid the rubble of Gaza, the boy says'
'Stop the war, end the war , let the pegions walk the streets of Gaza.
Let the piegions walk leisurely through the street.'
People shout together.Like an echo, the cry spreads far and wide:
'Let the pigeons walk leisurely among the people in streets of Gaza.'7
Brightly speaking, Dr. Kang Byeong-Cheol apprehences the existence desire through his realisation and feeling where nature and
peace caring and loving are cultivated, really.
References
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2. Significance of Nature; www.net;
3. As No.1;
4. Young; The New Dict. Of Thoughts, Ed.T.Edwards, D.D.& Others, Standard Lit., India, 2002; P- 437;
5. 'Gaza's White Dove' ,
Swapner Vela Sahitya Patrika (The Raft of Dreams Literary Mag), Ed. Md Ejaj Ahamed, 5th Year, 5th Issue, 2024: Add.As No.1, 2024;P-167;
6. 'Nature', Writer, Voice of Kolkata Mag.,3/34, Suryanagar; Kolkata-700040, India, July-Dec.,20009; P-04;
7. As No.5;
8. Major help: Md Ejaj Ahamed
Swapner Vela Sahitya Patrika (The Raft of Dreams Literary Magazine) is a Bilingual magazine in which Bengali and English literature are published from Aurangabad, MSD, W.B. Editor - Md Ejaj Ahamed
Swapner Vela Sahitya Patrika (The Raft of Dreams Literary Magazine) is a Bilingual magazine in which Bengali and English literature are published by Md Ejaj Ahamed from Aurangabad, Murshidabad, W. B, India