Student Voices
Literature & Creative Writing
Selected literary contributions from students and faculty - in Odia, Hindi and English.
Every great institution is not built in a single day. It requires immense effort and dedication. The renowned Nalanda Vishwavidyalaya was also once a great university...
The article traces the history of learning, the journey of Nalanda, the role of scholars like Xuanzang and Hiuen Tsang, and the timeless wisdom of kings like Harshavardhana who valued knowledge above wealth. It reflects on the duty of every generation to protect knowledge and build the next chapter of learning.
In God's wondrous creation, a tree is a beautiful creation. A flower born on the green earth fills the air with fragrance and joy...
A short reflection on the role of nature, fragrance, and patience in our lives.
She is not just a name, she is an identity. When silent, she is patience; when she speaks, she is a storm. She carries the lines of history in her palms. She has rebuilt herself at every turn.
A poetic tribute to the strength, dignity and identity of women.
When you came to know about my arrival, love started pouring from both of you even before you saw me… A heartfelt Hindi poem celebrating parents' unconditional love.
O daughter-in-law, O mother-in-law, did you ever think why you are what you are? Where you came from, where you are, where you will be tomorrow…
A reflective poem on the cycle of life, the strength of women, and the importance of self-respect.
Education is the path of light, the teacher is the chariot of that path. One gives direction, the other gives motion…
A tribute to the bond between a teacher and education.
Man and woman are two beautiful creations of God. Before a girl becomes a woman, she is someone's daughter…
A Sanskrit-Odia reflection beginning with the shloka “ॐ सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः”.
The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, stretching across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi. These hills act as a natural barrier against desertification, help in groundwater recharge, and support rich biodiversity. However, today the Aravalli Ranges are slowly dying due to human greed and neglect. Illegal mining, deforestation, urbanization, and weak law enforcement have caused severe damage.
The article explores environmental degradation, the role of government, media, and civil society, and asks: if we remain silent, history will remember us as the ones who let the Aravallis die.
We often think of education as something that begins with a school bell and ends with a diploma. But the truest form of education begins in the quiet moments at home, long before a child ever holds a pencil. A mother is a child's first window to the world. She is the one who teaches the most difficult subjects: patience, kindness, and the courage to try again after a fall. While a school teaches a child what to think, a mother teaches them how to feel and how to dream.
She is the silent architect of character. Let us remember that the greatest lessons are rarely written on a chalkboard - they are etched into our souls by the love and guidance of a mother.
FOR A LOVING MOTHER
Swaty Sahu · +2 2nd Year
Love your mom, and sit nearest to her, obviously, you are her dearest. Love your mom, respect your father, be curious, and save your future…
A short student poem dedicated to mothers and values.
A delightful Odia poem walking through the twelve months of festivals in Odisha - from Ashadha Ratha Yatra to Jyeshta, with vivid verses about Jagannath, Shiv, Ganesh, Durga, Lakshmi and the cultural pride of our land.
Friends are the persons who understand our feelings without expressing. They are the real gold. They are like the relief of a gentle rain. If we are sad, they make us happy; they are our shield.
The essence of true friendship - positivity, loyalty, guidance and honesty - explained in a heartfelt student essay.
I am a daughter of that land where the Himalaya is in my head and the ocean at my feet. I am a daughter of that land where the soil is like Yamuna and sisters are like Baitarani…
A Hindi poem on the identity, dignity and freedom of women.
