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The Impact of Pyarichand Mitra’s Writings on the Curriculum of Bengali Schools

Author(s) Dr. Biman Mitra
Country India
Abstract Pyarichand Mitra (1816–1883), a pioneering figure of the Bengal Renaissance and an early architect of Bengali prose fiction, played a significant role in shaping the cultural and educational landscape of nineteenth-century Bengal. This study critically examines the impact of Pyarichand Mitra’s writings on the curriculum and pedagogical practices of Bengali schools, tracing how his literary contributions helped transform the medium and content of formal education during and after his lifetime. By foregrounding secular themes, social realism, and colloquial Bengali in works such as Alaler Gharer Dulal, Pyarichand Mitra challenged the dominance of classical and Sanskritized learning, promoting instead a vernacular-based curriculum that reflected everyday social experience and middle-class aspirations.
Through a historical-analytical methodology, the research evaluates curricular archives, early Bengali textbooks, and educational reports to assess the integration of Pyarichand Mitra’s works into school syllabi and language instruction. The findings indicate that his influence extended beyond literary selection; it fostered modern pedagogical shifts—encouraging comprehension-based learning, moral education through relatable narratives, and enhanced student engagement with prose literature. Even in contemporary curricula, Pyarichand Mitra’s presence signifies the continuity of a pedagogical legacy rooted in cultural identity and literary modernity. Ultimately, the study argues that Pyarichand Mitra was not merely a literary innovator but a transformative educational reformer whose writings substantially contributed to the democratization of knowledge and the evolution of Bengali school education.
Keywords Bengali Curriculum, Vernacular Education, Bengal Renaissance, Prose Pedagogy
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 17, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Published On 2026-01-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v17.i1.10214
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbmzzf
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