ven poems in this collection, and all express the poet’s idea of equality and brotherhood. But in “Manush,” Nazrul gives man the highest place above all powers. He glorifies man as the image of God and the maker of a just and beautiful world.

Glory of Humanity: Nazrul’s poetry celebrates man as the noblest creation of God. He believes that nothing is greater than man in this world. His lines show this clearly:

“Of equality I sing.

Man comes first, and there is nothing nobler than him.”

These lines express his strong belief in human greatness and moral power. His faith in humanity makes this poem one of the finest songs of equality in Bengali literature. Through this idea, Nazrul inspires mankind to rise above all divisions.

Poet’s Faith in Human Dignity: Nazrul’s belief in human dignity came from his own life. He had seen hunger, poverty, and cruelty from childhood. These experiences made him a poet of the people. His heart cried for the oppressed and poor. That is why he became a poet of rebellion and humanity. He wanted to free men from fear, injustice, and blind faith. His message was clear: man’s worth lies above wealth, race, or religion.

Protest against Hypocrisy: Nazrul used “Manush” to fight against false religion and hypocrisy. He says

“Where is Chengis?

Where is Mahmood of Gazni?

Where are the bold iconoclasts of yesterday?

Break open the locked doors of those holy places of worship.”

Here, the poet mocks the pride of past conquerors and exposes the corruption of priests and mollahs. He shows that no one can lock God’s house, because God lives in every human heart. He calls people to stand against injustice and blind faith. He wants a world where all men are free, honest, and equal in God’s eyes.

Criticism of Religious Corruption: Nazrul was deeply hurt by how religion was misused for profit. In “Manush,” he accuses priests and mollahs of turning faith into business. He writes:

“Your mosques and temples are not meant for man,

The Mollahs and the Priests have closed their doors under lock and keys.”

Through these lines, Nazrul declares that religion without love is meaningless. True religion, he says, should open its doors to every suffering soul.

Man as the Centre of Creation: Nazrul believed that man is the image of God. In his view, man has divine power to build a better world through love, equality, and justice. When he asks,

“Who can lock up God’s House?”

He means that man’s spirit is eternal and cannot be chained by false faith. To Nazrul, every human being, rich or poor, is sacred. His poem lifts man above every boundary of race and religion.

In summary, Nazrul’s “Manush” (Man) is a song of faith in mankind. It teaches that man, as God’s best creation, holds the power to change the world through equality and truth. Nazrul’s message goes beyond religion. It is a call for universal humanity. By placing man above everything else, he glorifies the human soul as the true centre of creation and divinity.