Poems

Some upright people refuse to compromise in life and suffer as a result. They however do not complain. Rajiv Krishna Saxena इंकार कर दिया मेरे पीछे इसीलिये तो धोकर हाथ पड़ी है दुनिया मैंने किसी नुमाइश घर में सजने से इन्कार कर दिया। विनती करती, हुक्म चलाती रोती, फिर हँसती, …

In this Jeevan-Path one has to go on in spite of innumerable difficulties, distractions and worldly attachments. Here is a lovely poem by Mahadevi Verma – Rajiv Krishna Saxena जाग तुझको दूर जाना   चिर सजग आँखें उनींदी आज कैसा व्यस्त बाना! जाग तुझको दूर जाना! अचल हिमगिरि के हॄदय …

Mahadevi Verma had been a pillar of the Chhayavadi era of the Hindi poetry. Several of her famous poems are available in Geeta Kavita. Here is one of her simple poems for children. Those who have read the stories and memoirs of Mahadevi Verma would know how much she loved …

All of us have gone through those very private moments when we meet some one with whom we have a very special binding and who may care the most for us in this world. While others may be vocal and demonstrative but that special relationship is beyond words and can …

This poem of Bedhab Banarsi is a perodi of a famous poem of Bhagwati Charan Gupt from his book “Prem Sangeet”. Reminds me of the poem “Main bulb aur tum tube sakhi” in Geeta-Kavita collection. It is great fun to read! Rajiv Krishna Saxsna प्रिये – एक पौरोडी  तुम अंडर–ग्रेजुएट …

It was many many years ago when I was faced with the question of staying back in USA or return to India. Career and material considerations would have us stay back but deep rooted tug on heart would urge us to pack up and leave. As any pravasi Indian would …

Many of us have experienced it. As the frugal living gives rise to affluence derived from successful careers, as gadgets fill the house, cars line the driveway, as we make “progress” in our lives, there is a definite cost we pay for that. Some pristine happiness and capability to derive …

I met the then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Feb 2003. I wanted to present him a copy of my book Geeta Kavya Madhuri (a verse to verse translation of all 700 Sanskrit shlokas of Srimad Bhagwat Geeta) and he had promptly given me time. I recall that …

To have a pleasant disposition in all situations we face, is the greatest personal trait one can have, says this poem. The poem is full of sane advice that all should try to follow, especially children in their formative stage. Rajiv Krishna Saxena हंसमुख रहना बड़ी बात है हंसमुख रहना …

A joint family has lots of issues and people keep many things hidden in their hearts. At quiet times many thoughts jostle around in the mind. This lovely short poem illustrates this thought process of the “ghar ki bahu” while her husband is away. Rajiv Krishna Saxena घर की बात …