Contemplation Poems

प्राण तुम्हारी पदरज फूली – सच्‍चिदानन्‍द हीरानन्‍द वात्‍स्‍यायन ‘अज्ञेय’

प्राण तुम्हारी पदरज फूली – सच्‍चिदानन्‍द हीरानन्‍द वात्‍स्‍यायन ‘अज्ञेय’

A lover departed, gone for ever in the world yonder. The one left behind has only memories and a feeling of gratitude that they were at least together once. Here is a lovely poem of Agyeya – Rajiv Krishna Saxena प्राण तुम्हारी पदरज फूली प्राण तुम्हारी पदरज फूली मुझको कंचन …

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प्रभाती – रघुवीर सहाय

प्रभाती – रघुवीर सहाय

Life is short. Every thing is momentary, nothing lasts. Here is a nice poem by Raghubir Sahai – Rajiv Krishna Saxena प्रभाती आया प्रभात चंदा जग से कर चुका बात गिन गिन जिनको थी कटी किसी की दीर्घ रात अनगिन किरणों की भीड़ भाड़ से भूल गये पथ‚ और खो …

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मिट्टी की महिमा – शिवमंगल सिंह ‘सुमन’

मिट्टी की महिमा – शिवमंगल सिंह ‘सुमन’

We have such a transient existence on this earth. What is a human life span as compared to billions of years of the age of mother Earth? Mitti however has been existing for ever. It may change appearance but never ceases to exist. Infinite life forms emerge from it and …

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मेरा खरापन शेष है – सूर्यकुमार पांडेय

मेरा खरापन शेष है - सूर्यकुमार पांडेय

People have convictions but make compromises. Some of us however manage to carry our convictions in spite of pressures from all around, and feel proud of it. This is how Suryakumar Pandey sees it. Rajiv Krishna Saxena मेरा खरापन शेष है गांव में मैैं गीत के आया‚ मुझे ऐसा लगा‚ …

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क्या वह नहीं होगा ? – कुंवर नारायण

क्या वह नहीं होगा – कुंवर नारायण

Here is a thought provoking poem of Sahitya Academy Award winning well known poet Kunwar Narayan Ji. Reviewing what has been happening in our country. We have conceded our life styles to the West. Look at the line “will they buy and take away our children?”. We are just left …

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जीवन के रेतीले तट पर – अजित शुकदेव

जीवन के रेतीले तट पर - अजित शुकदेव

We all have to tread on our own paths in life. It is better to do so with a smile on the face even though untold sorrows lurk inside. Here is a nice poem by Ajit Shukdev – Rajiv Krishna Saxena जीवन के रेतीले तट पर जीवन के रेतीले तट …

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जब जब सिर उठाया – सर्वेश्वर दयाल सक्सेना

जब जब सिर उठाया – सर्वेश्वर दयाल सक्सेना

Our creations in life bind us and restrict us. That is because we become attached to what we create, and any attachments we form bind us and in a way become an obstacle in our growth and progress. Here is a lovely poem by Sarveshwar Dayal Saxena – Rajiv Krishna …

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धुंधली नदी में – धर्मवीर भारती

धुंधली नदी में – धर्मवीर भारती

Some times we look at the world just as an observer. We see all the colors, beauty and joy, but just as an outside observer and not as a participant. There is an acute sense of loneliness, as if nothing belongs to us. Here is how Dharamvir Bharati Ji conveys …

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दरवाजे बंद मिले – नरेंद्र चंचल

दरवाजे बंद मिले – नरेंद्र चंचल

Nothing works at times and the feeling of frustration is overbearing. Here is a nice poem by Narendra Chanchal- Rajiv Krishna Saxena दरवाज़े बंद मिले बार–बार चिल्लाया सूरज का नाम जाली में बांध गई केसरिया शाम दर्द फूटना चाहा अनचाहे छंद मिले दरवाज़े बंद मिले। गंगाजल पीने से हो गया …

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एक चाय की चुस्की – उमाकांत मालवीय

एक चाय की चुस्की - उमाकांत मालवीय

People keep a mask on (sipping tea and laughing) but inside there is so much suffering that remains hidden from others. Rajiv Krishna Saxena एक चाय की चुस्की एक चाय की चुस्की, एक कहकहा अपना तो इतना सामान ही रहा चुभन और दंशन पैने यथार्थ के पग–पग पर घेरे रहे …

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