Suryakant Tripathi (21 February 1899 – 15 October 1961) was an Indian poet, writer, composer, and sketch artist who wrote in Hindi.

His writings, marked by a deep affinity with nature and a critique of social injustices, established him as a prominent figure in Chhayavadi and subsequent poetic movements, connecting traditional and contemporary themes.

His dedication to social reform and literary creativity highlights his significant impact on modern Hindi literature.

His initial poetry reflects the Bengali Renaissance and Contextual Modernism, aligning with the mystical-romanticism, or Chhayavad, that emerged in Hindi literature in the subsequent decades.

Over time, Nirala evolved a distinctive style, diverging from his early influences and exploring a range of literary genres, including free verse.

His mystical poems, rich with the devotion of medieval Bhakti poetry, explored nature within a metaphysical framework that aligned with his Advaita beliefs.

[17] This commitment to social reform makes Nirala the only Chhayavadi poet whose works bridge into the poetic movements of the post-Chhayavad period, such as Prayogvad and Pragativad.

Its subdued treatment and pensive dignity elevated it to epic stature, and it remained one of the finest elegies in Hindi literature.

[20] Themes of minority subjectivity and social critique are also prominent in Nirala's prose writings, such as Kullī bhāṭ and Caturī Camār.

In Kullī bhāṭ he reflects on his personal experiences, including his wife's support, his devotion to Saraswati, his encounter with Kulli - a socially disapproved man, and his commitment to Hindi literature, which collectively influenced his progressive and romantic poetics.

[29] Nirala's literary oeuvre has been the subject of extensive study, with numerous books and research papers continuing to be published today.

In 1947, the Nagari Pracharini Sabha commemorated his birth on Vasant Panchami, and the Uttar Pradesh government awarded his collection of poems, Aparā, a reward of Rs 2100.

Posthumously, in 1970, Nirala was featured on a commemorative postal stamp released by the Government of India to mark his birth anniversary.

This series aimed to present the life stories, poems, and previously unknown facts about ten legendary Hindi poets of the twentieth century.