Itibritto Tamralipta / ইতিবৃত্ত তাম্রলিপ্ত

Itibritta Tamralipta is a deeply reflective and memory-laden narrative centered on present-day Tamluk. Blending history, personal recollection, and emotion, the book turns back toward one’s roots—at times through curious legends, at times through quiet introspection. “Tamoliptam hi natyayam idam eva sunischitam.” Written with respect for the reader’s patience and sensitivity, the book may feel meditative and serene to some, and thought-provoking to others.

Tamluk is not merely a place—it is a gift of childhood, a priceless necklace of memories hidden close to the heart. Born of a long-cherished desire nurtured over six decades, this work seems an attempt to repay that silent debt. The yearning to understand one’s own mind— “The mind says, I do not truly know my own mind”—echoes through every page of the book.

Filled with the interplay of dream, memory, and gratitude, the work leads readers deep into personal reflection—where, ultimately, time itself offers the answers.

As weary eyelids grow heavy and sink into sleep’s abyss, a dream drifts forth—a smiling, copper-hued Sun God, setting beyond the western bank of our pond, as though whispering:
“Arise, awake—in the grand cosmic dance of the next aeon, you too must be present.”

Dr. Satyabrata Ghosh is a rare confluence of intellect and humanity—on one hand, a distinguished professor of Botany; on the other, a sensitive soul deeply devoted to language and nature. His profound insight into microbiology, taxonomy, and biodiversity, along with his remarkable eloquence in expressing complex ideas, has endeared him to all.

There was always a poetic undercurrent in his mind. His command over the Bengali language is natural and vibrant—each word resonating with emotion, memory, and affection. His childhood and adolescence were spent in Tamluk. With the soil, history, nature, and people of this land, he shared an intimate and emotional bond. In his writings, he has carefully preserved many unknown stories, forgotten facts, and the subtle hues of life in Tamluk.

Among his notable works is Butterflies of West Bengal—a luminous testament to his deep love for nature and his keen powers of observation.

Dr. Ghosh’s writing offers readers not merely information, but an intimate journey through memory, land, and people—woven together with his exquisite literary sensibility.