Barnaparichay [note 1] is a Bengali primer written by 19th century Indian social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

[note 2] This reflected Vidayasagar's knowledge, expertise and background as a Sanskrit scholar.

The authors didn't have the ability to bring a revolution in Bengali alphabet system.

It id said that once Paricharan Sarkar and Vidyasagar decided to write primer book in English and Bengali.

Therefore, Paricharn published First Book of Reading and Vidyasagar published Barnaparichay(Prothom bhag)[Translated]While visiting a school in village,on the way Vidyasagar made the manuscript of the Barnaparichay while sitting a palanquin.

[Translated][9]English book written by Paricharan was popular in Bengal for long time.

[Translated]By establishing a sound-harmony between the verses of the prose and maintaining an endless rhythmic flow in its movement, by selecting gentle and strong words, Vidyasagar has given beauty and perfection to Bengali.

If you think about the extravagance, pomp and coercion of the religious reformation of that time, you have to be surprised and overwhelmed to see the reflection of this secular mind in children's textbooks.