6) is called the Rebel Poet for his bold protest against injustice and falsehood. His poem “Manush” (Man) is a strong voice of revolt. It reflects his deep faith in humanity and his fearless attack on religious hypocrisy.

Revolt against Religious Hypocrisy: Nazrul’s rebellion begins with his protest against fake religion and selfish priests. He shows how a hungry man is rejected both by a Hindu priest and a Muslim mollah. They close the doors of the temple and mosque, forgetting mercy. Nazrul uses these scenes to condemn all forms of false piety. He says, 

“Your mosques and temples are not meant for man.” 

Demand for Equality and Freedom: Nazrul’s rebellious spirit also appears in his demand for equality. He sings, 

“Of equality I sing. 

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

These lines show his open challenge to caste, class, and religious divisions. He rejects all barriers created by human pride. For him, all men are brothers, and all faiths are one. His poem becomes a revolution of love and unity. 

Call to Destroy Injustice: Nazrul’s spirit of revolt reaches its peak when he calls upon Genghis, Mahmud of Ghazni, and Kala Pahar to break the locked doors of religion. He shouts, 

“Who can lock up God’s House? 

Strike them with hammers and crowbars.” 

Here, his rebellion becomes symbolic. He does not call for bloodshed but for breaking the walls of corruption and ignorance. 

In “Manush” (Man), Nazrul’s rebellion is not political but human and spiritual. He revolts against hypocrisy, inequality, and injustice. His protest is a holy war for truth, compassion, and the divine greatness of man.