Here is an old classic from Rashtra Kavi Maithili Sharan Gupt. That was the time when poets like senior elder men would not hesitate in giving sound advice to society and people. This is some thing rarely seen now. Rajiv Krishna Saxena. नर हो, न निराश करो मन को कुछ …
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Given a choice, we all would like to live a peaceful life. But peace eludes us. There are stretches in our lives where we face extreme turbulence and feel helpless. There is no alternative but to bear these phases. Here is a lovely poem by Bachchan – Rajiv Krishna Saxena …
Read More »निदा फाज़ली के दो गीत
Famous poet Nida Fazli is no more. He died on 8th Feb, 2016. His poetry has such a deep penetrating insight into human phenomenon, inter-personal relations and living a life that it is as much unbelievable as it exhilarating. All lovers of poetry with deep meaning would be eternally grateful …
Read More »दफ्तर का बाबू – सुरेश उपाध्याय
A hasya kavita by Suresh Upadhyay that is also a commentary on the state of affairs in India – Rajiv Krishna Saxena दफ्तर का बाबू दफ्तर का एक बाबू मरा सीधा नरक में जा कर गिरा न तो उसे कोई दुख हुआ ना ही वो घबराया यों खुशी में झूम …
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Some times we feel so frustrated with the system that we wish for an immediate change, even if it involves crushing the present system in order to create a new one. Here is an excerpt from a famous poem by Bal Krishna Sharma Navin – Rajiv Krishna Saxena विप्लव गान …
Read More »तुम कभी थे सूर्य – चंद्रसेन विराट
How fortune changes! Some one on top of the life goes under. Time is a great churner!! Here is a great poem by Chandrasen Virat Ji. Rajiv Krishna Saxena तुम कभी थे सूर्य तुम कभी थे सूर्य लेकिन अब दियों तक आ गये‚ थे कभी मुखपृष्ठ पर अब हाशियों तक …
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It all ended but so much remained unsaid. Those unsaid thoughts are forever locked in your heart or in mine. Here is a lovely poem by Shambhunath Singh – Rajiv Krishna Saxena तुम जानो या मैं जानूँ जानी अनजानी‚ तुम जानो या मैं जानूँ। यह रात अधूरेपन की‚ बिखरे ख्वाबों …
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People move from familiar surroundings, where they were born and raised, to alien cities and alien countries in search of a living. Compromises are made for the sake of careers and money. But some where in the corner of their heart, there is some one who misses sorely their childhood; …
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Life is a constant struggle. Without struggle, there is no life. The struggle must be met head-long and there is really no other option. Here is a nice poem by Jagdish Gupt Ji. I especially like the second stanza. It has a lovely flow of words and a great message …
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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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