The patriotic poem and song “Utkala Santana” (often referred to by its famous opening line, “Tu Para Bolau Utkal Santan”) was penned by Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das, a legendary freedom fighter, social reformer, and one of the key architects of modern Odisha.
Meaning and Themes
The composition serves as a powerful wake-up call to the youth and people of Odisha. Its core themes revolve around self-respect, cultural pride, and fearless patriotism. Madhusudan Das challenges the people to look back at the glorious legacy of their ancestors—who forged paths of honor from the Ganga to the Godavari—and urges them to cast away cowardice, sycophancy, and self-serving mentalities in favor of collective progress and integrity.
A Short Excerpt
“Tu para bolau Utkal Santan?
Tebe kimpa tuhi bhiru!
Tohar Janani rodan karile
Kahibaku kimpa daru?”
— Utkala Gourab Madhusudan Das
You can find the full text and lyrics of the poem by searching for “Utkala Santana lyrics” on Google.
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