Here is a classic that we often hear. A rough translation of the famous song in English “We shall overcome” whose lyrics were in turn derived from Charles Tindleys gospel song “Ill Overcome Some Day” written more than a hundred years ago. Hindi version was penned by the well-known poet …

It is tempting to follow things that entice. But where would that lead us? Rajiv Krishna Saxena हवाएँ ना जाने हवाएँ ना जाने कहाँ ले जाएँ। यह हँसी का छोर उजला यह चमक नीली कहाँ ले जाए तुम्हारी आँख सपनीली चमकता आकाश–जल हो चाँद प्यारा हो फूल–जैसा तन, सुरभि सा …

Here is another very popular poem of Kumar Vishwas. He is himself creating Hangama by offering to contest Lok Sabha election against Rahul Gandhi. Rajiv Krishna Saxena हंगामा भ्रमर कोई कुमुदनी पर मचल बैठा तो हंगामा हमारे दिल में कोई ख्वाब पल बैठा तो हंगामा अभी तक डूबकर सुनते थे …

Bharat-Bharati is a classic Maha-Kavya (epic) written by Rashtra Kavi Methili Sharan Gupt. It traces the rise and fall of Indian civilization and gives prescription for regaining the heights that the civilization had once achieved in the past. The book has three chapters on the past, present and future of …

There are many poems on Geeta-Kavita that express nostalgia about village life and a wistful glance back to years of childhood spent in the free atmosphere in villages. Here is a contrary view point. Why should one return to village? There is a justification for staying put in cities after …

We always think that the next day or night would bring something new and break the hum-drum of life. But nothing new happens… Rajiv Krishna Saxena लो दिन बीता सूरज ढलकर पश्चिम पहुँचा डूबा, संध्या आई, छाई सौ संध्या सी वह संध्या थी क्यों उठते–उठते सोचा था दिन में होगी …

Most people make compromises in life in order to achieve what they want. That is even considered a worldly wise thing to do. But there are few who stick to principles and refuse to compromise, as was the character of Dhermendra in the famous movie ‘Satyakam’. They suffer as a …

A village beauty pining for her love. Simple and uncomplicated thinking, old memories and a sense of loss. A lovely poem by Dharamvir Bharti Ji. Rajiv Krishna Saxena फागुन की शाम घाट के रस्ते, उस बँसवट से इक पीली–सी चिड़िया, उसका कुछ अच्छा–सा नाम है! मुझे पुकारे! ताना मारे, भर …

Here is a prayer from heart to Devta. Oh Lord, you are all-mighty and are able to do anything, Give me too, a tiny morsel of my wish. Rajiv Krishna Saxena एक कण दे दो न मुझको तुम गगन–भेदी शिखर हो मैं मरुस्थल का कगारा फूट पाई पर नहीं मुझमें …

Here is another pleading for the love to stay for some more time. Rajiv Krishna Saxena दो दिन ठहर जाओ अभी ही तो लदी ही आम की डाली, अभी ही तो बही है गंध मतवाली; अभी ही तो उठी है तान पंचम की, लगी अलि के अधर से फूल की …