Prabandha Sangraha by Dipankar Chattopadhyay

The essays in this book are not confined to a one-sided perspective, nor are they limited in their choice of topics. The subjects are varied and multifaceted. Along with the author's thoughts on society, the state, language, and terminology, there are also well-thought-out essays on science and scientists in the human world. Even Rabindranath Tagore and Santiniketan are discussed. The essays were written with the belief that to build a healthy society, a bridge must be created between the country’s ancient culture and modern science and technology. These bridges should be diverse and structured on many levels. A bridge is needed between Venus and Vishwakarma, between old traditions and new additions. Just because a tradition is old doesn't mean it is necessarily flawed. Often, it provides continuity and builds confidence. What is necessary is to verify the tradition through modern science. It is through this process of integration that our lives and streams of thought will continue. The essays collected in this Essay Collection express this vital idea in various ways.