Nathu singh mahiyaria

Who is Nathu singh mahiyaria?

Kavivar Nathu Singh Mahiyaria was the only son of Thakur Kesri Singh Ji Mahiyaria. He was a poet at the court of Oodeypur Mewar. In his childhood, Kaviwar kept a pencil and a piece of paper handy so as to compile his thoughts into Dohas. Nathu Singh Ji married Ashiyani ji.

This charan kavi was known for his boldness and outspokenness. When India won its independence, elections commenced. As Kaviwar Nathu singh Mahiyaria was going to vote the then Maharana Bhagwat Singh Ji was leaving after casting his vote. His finger sported a spot of ink. He asked Kavivar to comment on the occasion. Kavivar replied "Andaagal Chetak rayo, Andaagal Hindbhaan, vota main shamil wheh dagal huai mahraan". The translation is "Chetak and Maharana Pratap who were your forefathers fought for the soil throughout their life and never surrendered and were spotless throughout their life, and you being his descendent wore the spot on your finger".

His books Karni, Shatak, Vir Satsai, Chunda Shatak, Haadi Shatak, Jhalamaan Shatak are still admired. Dr.Rajender Prasad, the first president of India was a great admirer.