Poems

When life-long delusions end and we suddenly discover the truth, a heart-break invariably follows. So beautifully expressed in this poem of Harivansh Rai Bachchan! Rajiv Krishna Saxena तब रोक न पाया मैं आँसू जिसके पीछे पागल हो कर मैं दौड़ा अपने जीवन भर, जब मृगजल में परिवर्तित हो, मुझ पर …

Here is another poem of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. It appears to have been written during the period of emergency imposed by Mrs. Indira Gandhi. It conveys a resolve to keep on the struggle. Rajiv Krishna Saxena झुक नहीं सकते टूट सकते हैं मगर हम झुक नहीं सकते सत्य …

On the occasion of Janmasthami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, we present two popular bhajans of Meerabai. Meerabai (born 1512 AD) was reluctantly married to Bhojraj, the second son of Rana Sanga. She was however so utterly engrossed in the love of Lord Krishna, that she refused to recognize Bhojraj …

This Kaliyug needs a new code of conduct and Kaka Hathrasi proposes one that may be adopted! Rajiv Krishna Saxena मात शारदे नतमस्तक हो, काका कवि करता यह प्रेयर अमंगल आचरण ऐसी भीषण चले चकल्लस, भागें श्रोता टूटें चेयर वाक् युद्ध के साथ–साथ हो, गुत्थमगुत्था हातापाई फूट जायें दो चार …

Here is an old classic by the famous poet Suryakant Tripathi Nirala. This lovely composition in chaste Hindi is a pleasure to sing loudly for its sheer rhythm and zing. On this Independence Day, this national poem should be shared by all. Rajiv Krishna Saxena वर दे वीणावादिनि वर दे …

Bekal Utsaahi (real name Mohammad Shafi Khan) is a well know poet with grass-roots in Hindi heartland. His geets reflects the concerns of farmers and rural folks. He wrote some gazals also though his forte remained geets as the last two lines of the gazal below convey. The poet was …

Destruction and construction keep happening in sequence. Inherent will in nature to start rebuilding again after a disaster is over, is amazing indeed. Rajiv Krishna Saxena नीड़ का निर्माण फिर फिर वह उठी आँधी कि नभ में छा गया सहसा अँधेरा, धूल धूसर बादलों न भूमि को इस भाँति घेरा, …

Eyes are our organ that not only introduce us to the world but can be used to convey myriad sentiments. Rajiv Krishna Saxena आँख कुछ की काली कुछ की भूरी कुछ की होती नीली आँख जिसके मन में दुख होता है उसकी होती गीली आँख। सबने अपनी आँख फेर ली …

Here is another funny poem of Hullad Muradabadi. Enjoy! Rajiv Krishna Saxena पीने का बहाना हौसले को आज़माना चाहिये मुशकिलों में मुसकुराना चाहिये खुजलियाँ जब सात दिन तक ना रुकें आदमी को तब नहाना चाहिये साँप नेता साथ में मिल जाएँ तो लट्ठ नेता पर चलाना चाहिये सिर्फ चारे से …

Here is an old poem of well-known hasya-kavi of yester-years Bedhab Banarasi. Utter disasters faced by a suitor while pursuing his beloved. Rajiv Krishna Saxena आह वेदना, मिली विदाई निज शरीर की ठठरी लेकर उपहारों की गठरी लेकर जब पहुँचा मैं द्वार तुम्हारे सपनों की सुषमा उर धारे मिले तुम्हारे …