# Brajanath Badajena

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18th-century Odia writer

Brajanath Badajena Born Brajanath Patnaik 1729 (1729) Dhenkanal, Odisha, India Died 1799 (aged 69–70) Puri Language Odia Genres Poetry, Fictional Prose Literary movement Riti Juga Notable works Samara Taranga, Chatura Binoda Notable awards Kabi Bhusana

**Brajanath Badajena** (1729–1799) was an [Odia](/source/Odia_Language) poet best known for his historical ballad *[Samara Taranga](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samara_Taranga&action=edit&redlink=1)*. He was born in [Dhenkanal](/source/Dhenkanal%2C_India). Brajanath was patronized by several local rulers. His work was *Samara Taranga* appreciated the king of Dhenkanal for which he was given the title of Badajena.[1][2]

## Family

Brajanath Badajena was born Brajanath Patnaik to Balukeswar Patnaik in a [Karan](/source/Karan_(caste)) family.[3] His family were descendants of 16th century poet [Raghu Arakhita](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Raghu_Arakhita&action=edit&redlink=1). He had three siblings who were serving the king of Dhenkanal. He was well versed in many languages such as Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Bengali and Telugu.[4][5]

## Writing

His major works were before introduction of printing press in Odisha. So all of his works are found in the form of Palm leaf manuscript.[4] He has experimented with different forms of and styles of writing. He wrote *Chatura Binoda* (English translation "Four Tales of amusement" ) around 1770.[6] This is regarded as one of the earliest Odia Fictional prose.[7] The main story of this work is the romance between a prince and a rich merchant's daughter. There are several stories that follow when these 2 characters meet which in turn have more subplots. This form of fiction writing was not new but the usage of language makes it a nearly modern work.

His magnum opus is *Samara Taranga* (English translation "Wave of war"), ballad written on Maratha -Dhenkanal war of 1781. He was an eyewitness to the battles and the poem is a testimony to the events. It has been historically accurate as the events and places mentioned have been corroborated by other sources. The king of Dhenkanal was pleased with his work and granted him a village named Nuagaon near the river Brahmani.[1]

His known works are listed below[8]

### Odia Poems and Ballads

- Ambika Bilasa

- Bidesha Anuchinta

- Bichakshana

- Chandi Malasri

- Dasapoi

- Gopi Bilapa

- Kelikalanidhi

- Rajananku Chalokti

- Janana O Sangeeta

- Rajasabha

- Samara Taranga

- Syamarasotsava

### Odia Prose

- Chatura Binoda

### Hindi Poem

- Gundicha Bije

## Later life

While a gifted poet/author he has had a difficult life. He was patronized by many kings such as Dhenkanal, [Keonjhar](/source/Keonjhar_State). He however moved around from place to place to earn a livelihood. He spent later part of his life at [Puri](/source/Puri) during the reign of Gajapati DibyaSimha Deva II .[8]

## See also

- [List of Indian poets](/source/List_of_Indian_poets)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Indian_History_Congress_1976_p.245-251_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Indian_History_Congress_1976_p.245-251_1-1) Indian History Congress (1976). [*Proceedings of the Indian History Congress*](https://books.google.com/books?id=5eBtAAAAMAAJ). pp. 245–251. Retrieved 12 July 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Mohanty_Patnaik_Ratha_Das_p.333_2-0)** Mohanty, G.; Patnaik, J.K.; Ratha, S.K.; Das, H.C.; Pattanayak, A.K.; Satpathy, H. (2002). [*Cultural Heritage of \[Orissa\]: Dhenkanal*](https://books.google.com/books?id=cENQAQAAIAAJ). Cultural Heritage of Orissa. State Level Vyasakabi Fakir Mohan Smruti Samsad. p. 333. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9788190276153](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9788190276153). Retrieved 12 July 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Congress, Indian History (1976). [*Proceedings*](https://books.google.com/books?id=5eBtAAAAMAAJ&q=Brajanath+badajena+Karan). Indian History Congress.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Dāsa_Mishra_Baḍajenā_Behera_1987_p._7_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Dāsa_Mishra_Baḍajenā_Behera_1987_p._7_4-1) Dāsa, J.; Mishra, P.K.; Baḍajenā, B.; Behera, S.C.; Sambalpur University. Museum (1987). [*The Bhāgavata Purāna, an Illustrated Oriya Palmleaf Manuscript, Parts VIII-IX*](https://books.google.com/books?id=bgUS6I_Rd3EC&pg=PA7). Abhinav Publications. p. 7. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-81-7017-219-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-81-7017-219-2). Retrieved 12 July 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Baḍajenā, Brajanātha (1980). [*War Waves*](https://books.google.com/books?id=gFIuAAAAMAAJ&q=brajanath+badajena). Prativa Kumari Devi.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Mukherjee_1998_p._73_6-0)** Mukherjee, S. (1998). [*A Dictionary of Indian Literature: Beginnings-1850*](https://books.google.com/books?id=YCJrUfVtZxoC&pg=PA16). Orient Longman. p. 73. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-81-250-1453-9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-81-250-1453-9). Retrieved 12 July 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Sahitya_Akademi_2001_p._7-0)** Sahitya Akademi (2001). [*Indian Literature*](https://books.google.com/books?id=71XhAAAAMAAJ). Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 12 July 2019.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Datta_1987_p._320_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Datta_1987_p._320_8-1) Datta, A. (1987). [*Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo*](https://books.google.com/books?id=ObFCT5_taSgC&pg=PA320). Sahitya Akademi. p. 320. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-81-260-1803-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-81-260-1803-1). Retrieved 12 July 2019.

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