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=== Jaishankar Prasad ===
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Prasad was born in 1889 in Varanasi into a prosperous family with a strong association to [[Shaivism]]. His family's enterprise was focused on the trade of snuff and tobacco. His early education began at home, studying [[Sanskrit]], [[Hindi]], [[Persian language|Persian]], and [[Urdu]], before he got enrolled at Queen's College.

He had a deep interest in religion, history, archaeology, and gardening. Music was a lifelong inclination, and he appreciated both [[Indian classical music|classical]] forms and lighter styles. His works often include love in its diverse forms, the profound exploration of pain and anguish, the complexities of the human condition, the pursuit of spiritual ideals, and the examination of historical and mythological narratives—elements that are evident in both his poetry and prose.<ref>Singh, Rajendra (1982), pp.24-30</ref>