Rabisarani

Poet writes to his boyhood friend Akshaykumar asking him to come at Jorasanko.

Rabindranath writes to his boyhood friend Akshaykumar Mitra (letter written on 12th January) asking him to come at Jorasanko, Akshaykumar turns up at Jorasanko on the very next day.

On poet's request, his boyhood friend Akshaykumar Mitra comes at Jorasanko. In this context, poet writes to Indira, "It was difficult for me to even engage in polite conversation with him." He is exceedingly busy making preparations for Maghotsav.

Rabindranath sets up a small library in Santiniketan, buys books for it.

Rabindranath attends the 8th monthly meeting of Bangiya Sahitya Parishad at Calcutta (now Kolkata).

Maghotsav held at Maharshi Bhavan or Jorasanko Mansion.

On Maghotsav, poet composes only one song – Nitya taba satya taba.

Poet starts correspondence with young writer Prabhatkumar Mukherjee, then living in UP.

The magazine Sadhana (Magh issue) contains as usual a number of pieces written by the poet.

The fascinating short story Nisithe written by Rabindranath, printed in Sadhana (Magh issue) is the butt of literary nit-picking by certain critics in other journals.

Poet goes to Shilaidaha.

In numerous letters written to Indira, poet now reverts to childhood memories.

Poet writes the sad poem Puratan Bhritya, which remains a perennial favourite.

Rabindranath is busy writing new things for the next issue of Sadhana.

Rabindranath returns to Jorasanko, Calcutta (now Kolkata).

It is notable for Rabindranath's article Hindu o Musalman which stresses the importance of maintaining communal amity and harmony.

The Chaitra issue of Sadhana also carries Rabindranath's review of Shibnath Sastri's novel Jugantar.

Rabindranath's hilarious skit Khyatir Birambana performed at Emerald theatre under the title Docowri Dutt, directed by noted actor of the day, Ardhendusekhar Mustafi.

Rabindranath attends the festive first annual meeting of Bangiya Sahitya Parishad held at Maharajkumar Vinaykrishna Bahadur's house.

The short story Manbhanjan written by Rabindranath appears in the Baisakh issue of Sadhana.

Rabindranath turns 35.

On his 35th birthday, Rabindranath is presented with a wonderful gift by Indira and Surendranath – an exercise book containing their favourite English poems copied by them.

Rabindranath takes his ailing niece Abhigna Devi to Darjeeling for a change.

The short story Thakurda is printed in the Jaistha issue of Sadhana.

Poet is away in Patisar and Sahajadpur for the best part of May and June.

Sadhana (Ashad issue) contains the short story Pratihingsha and the immensely popular poem Dui Bigha Jami, written by Rabindranath.

Rabindranath is back in Calcutta (now Kolkata) from his trip to Patisar-Sahajadpur.

A short biography of Rabindranath, published in the monthly magazine Sakha o Sathi in its Ashad issue.

Poet writes the poem Shite o Basante in Sahajadpur.

Bangiya Sahitya Parishad entrusts Rabindranath with the task of preparing an anthology of the Padavali (poems) of the great medieval poet Vidyapati. Due to various reasons, however, the project never so much as got off the ground.

Rabindranath arrives in Shilaidaha.

Rabindranath is back in the city from Shilaidaha.

On fifth anniversary of Vidyasagar's death, Rabindranath reads the biographical essay Vidyasagar Charit before an audience at the Emerald Theatre. It is a major essay and a trend-setter in its genre in Bengali literature.

In Sadhana (Sravana issue), Rabindranath contributes quite a few pieces as usual, but the highlight of the issue is, of course, the great short story Kshudita Passhan, probably written much earlier.

Another business venture of the Tagores launched – Tagore & Co formed. Rabindranath and his nephews - Surendranath and Balendranath are partners. Rabi (Rabindranath's childhood nickname) takes a loan with interest from Satyaprasad Ganguly.

The biographical essay on Pandit Iswarchandra Vidyasagar, Vidyasagar Charit written by Rabindranath, is deservedly and widely praised. Rabindranath writes to Indira, "It must be admitted that there is a pretty strong intoxication in public praise, but like all other intoxications, this intoxication of praise, too, produces a strong hangover and fatigue..."

The story anthology Galpa-Dasak, poet's fifth book of short stories consisting of ten stories earlier printed in the Sadhana journal, published.

Correspondence between Rabindranath and Dwijendralal Roy suggests that their acquaintance has deepened.

Poet's son Rathindranath accompanies him on visit to East Bengal to manage zamindari estates.

Songs come again and poet writes -

• Jhara jhara barishe 20th September, 1895

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• Viswabinarabe viswajana mohichhe 20th September, 1895

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• Olo soi, olo soi 21st September, 1895

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• Madhura madhura dhwani baje 21st September, 1895

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• Bela galo tomar patha 24th September, 1895

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• Aha aji mor dware 25th September, 1895

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• Ke dilo abar aghath 28th September, 1895

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• Eso go nutan jivan 29th September, 1895

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• Pushpa bane pushpa nahi 30th September, 1895

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• Aha jagi pohalo bibhabari 1st October, 1895

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• Ohe anadi ashima sunil 2nd October, 1895

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• Tomar gopan kathati 4th October, 1895

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• Chitta pipasita re 9th October, 1895

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• Ami chini go chini tomare 11th October, 1895

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• Amra lakshmichharar dal 15th October, 1895

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• Ogo bhagyadevi pitamahi 17th October, 1895

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Rabindranath goes to Shilaidaha with Mrinalini and Amala Das, the reputed Rabindrasangeet singer of later years and the sister of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das. Rabindranath writes songs suitable for her voice –

• Chirasakha, chhero na morey chhero na

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• Eki akulata bhubane 1st November,1895

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Many years later Rabindranath's son Rathindranath will recall boyhood memories of this river journey to Shilaidaha: "In spite of my mother's fears, father started taking me with him on his frequent river journeys when I was little more than a boy of seven…My earliest recollection is that of a visit to Kusthia...The factory...its workshop with its huge hydraulic presses for bailing jute...Father looked into all the details of the business but it did not take him long to do it...Business finished he would immediately go back to his writing..."

Rabindranath writes the highly amusing fantasy Ichhapuran, published in the Sakha o Sathi.

Rathindranath also records in his memoirs that, during their stay at Shilaidaha, Dwijendralal Roy would often descend on them, when he was on leave and regale them with humorous songs.

Rabindranath returns from Shilaidaha to Jorasanko with family.

The Bhadra, Ashwin and Kartik issues of Sadhana magazine are combined and published as the last issue.

Besides other writings, the last issue of Sadhana magazine contains the moving short story Atithi and Vidyasagar Charit written by Rabindranath.

Another rush of songs – poet writes 9 songs in a fortnight.

• Eki akulata bhubane 1st November,1895

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• Tumi rabe nirabe 3rd November,1895

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• Se ashe dhire 6th November,1895

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• Ke uthe daki 7th November,1895

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• Ohe sundara mama grihe aji 8th November,1895

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• Tumi jeyo na ekhani 9th November,1895

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• Akul keshe ashe 10th November,1895

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• Hridayashashi hridigagane udila 14th November,1895

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• Ki ragini bajale 14th November,1895

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Sadhana magazine ceases publication according to an advertisement inserted in the Sanjivani magazine.

Rabindranath goes to Patisar by river.

Poet is now reading Edward Dowden's New Studies in Literature.

Poet writes to Indira from Patisar, "…wherever I happen to go, I find stone-hearted Calcutta (now Kolkata) stalking me and my muse hiding away in remoter solitude." The muses, however, come calling sooner than he imagines.

Poet writes the poem Purnima.

Rabindranath writes Avedan, while journeying by river to Shilaidaha.

Rabindranath writes Urvashi – one of his greatest poems.

Rabindranath writes Swarga hoite vidai – another fine poem of this period.

Poet writes to Indira on 15th December. Incidentally this is the last letter of the series collected later in the celebrated Chhinnapatra.

Rabindranath returns to Calcutta (now Kolkata) from Shilaidaha, probably by 17th December.

Rabindranath attends the fifth annual Brahma festival in Santiniketan.

11th annual session of the Congress held in Poona (now Pune), Surendranath Banerjee presides.