Inspirational Poems

बात बात में – शिवमंगल सिंह ‘सुमन’

Some one has gone from my life

Here is a reflection on the path of life. We find friends and lose them. But we must carry on… There is no alternative. A lovely poem by Shivmangal Singh Suman. – Rajiv Krishna Saxena बात बात में इस जीवन में बैठे ठाले ऐसे क्षण भी आ जाते हैं जब …

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शक्ति और क्षमा – रामधारी सिंह दिनकर

Power and forgiveness

Here is a great lesson in diplomacy and human relations from Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. Forgiveness of a weakling does not count. First have the power and capability to defeat the enemy, then only your offer of peace would carry weight. Virtues of forgiveness, kindness and tolerance are appreciated in society …

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त्यौहार का दिन आज ही होगा – बालकृष्ण राव

Go ahead and do it, if you feel a strong motivation arising some where deep inside you. Because – Umangen yun akaran hi nahin uthteen… This poem touches somewhere deep What a magic Balkrishna Rao Ji has woven! Artistic interpratation by Garima Saxena – Rajiv Krishna Saxena त्यौहार का दिन …

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हिम्मत करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती – हरिवंश राय बच्चन

Relentless efforts are rewarded at thw end

I recently saw the movie “Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara” directed by Jahnu Barua, with lead characters played superbly by Anupam Kher and Urmila Matondkar. It is a gripping tale of a family’s struggle to treat the delusional dementia of their old father. A poem that runs through the movie …

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तुमुल कोलाहल कलह में मैं हृदय की बात रे मन – जयशंकर प्रसाद

In the midst of noise and extreme disarray, I am the voice of heart

In times of deep distress and depression, a ray of hope and optimism suddenly emerges in mind. This poem is dedicated to that optimism. Check out the lovely Anupras Alankar in the last line; five words starting with the letter “M”. Rajiv Krishna Saxena तुमुल कोलाहल कलह में, मैं हृदय …

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ठुकरा दो या प्यार करो – सुभद्रा कुमारी चौहान

Reject me or accept me O' Lord

Here is an old classic from Subhdra Kumari Chauhan. Most of us have read this poem in our school days. Here it is to refresh the memory. – Rajiv Krishna Saxena ठुकरा दो या प्यार करो देव! तुम्हारे कई उपासक कई ढंग से आते हैं सेवा में बहुमूल्य भेंट वे …

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बढ़े चलो, बढ़े चलो – सोहनलाल द्विवेदी

Lets us march on!

Here is another old classic from Sohan Lal Dwivedi. Most of us may have read it in school. Enjoy the rhythm – Rajiv Krishna Saxena बढ़े चलो, बढ़े चलो न हाथ एक शस्त्र हो, न हाथ एक अस्त्र हो, न अन्न नीर  वस्त्र हो, हटो नहीं, डरो नहीं, बढ़े चलो, …

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हल्दीघाटी: युद्ध के लिये प्रयाण – श्याम नारायण पाण्डेय

March of Maharana Pratap army to fight Akbar's army

In mid 1500s Akbar the Mughal emperor of India, in his bid to consolidate his empire, had entered into agreements with Rajput kingdoms except that of Mewar. Maharana Pratap of Mewar was defiant and did not want to lose his independence. Frustrated Akbar sent his massive army led by Mansingh …

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सुबह – श्री प्रसाद

Early morning

Here is a simple and very sweet poem that many have read in school days. Lots of nostalgia here! Rajiv Krishna Saxena सुबह सूरज की किरणें आती हैं, सारी कलियाँ खिल जाती हैं, अंधकार सब खो जाता है, सब जग सुंदर हो जाता है। चिड़ियाँ गाती हैं मिलजुल कर, बहते …

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कबीर के दोहे – कबीर

Kabir ke dohe

Kabir (1440AD to 1518AD) was one of the early saints of bhakti kaal who lived in northern India. By profession he was a weaver. He was a disciple of Guru Ramanand from southern India. He shunned religious affiliations and sang the glory of one God in vedanta as well as …

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