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Here is a famous composition of sant Kabir Das, a nirguni saint of 15th century, who lived in Banaras. In the present composition Kabir points out how fleeting the life is. Be it a prophet, a King, divine personalities, common people, doctor and patients, all eventually die. This is indeed …

Here are some hilarious dohe of Kaka Hathrasi. The first one was recited few years ago by Prime Minister Modi during a speech in Parliament to tease Congress in opposition. Rajiv Krishna Saxena काका हथरसी के दोहे अंतरपट में खोजिए, छिपा हुआ है खोट मिल जाएगी आपको बिल्कुल सत्य रिपोर्ट …

Nida Fazli has a unique style. Simple words and very deep meaning. Some of his dohas were presented before. Some more are being posted now. Rajiv Krishna Saxena निदा फाजली के दोहे 2 मैं भी तू भी यात्री, आती जाती रेल अपने अपने गाँव तक, सब का सब से मेल। …

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 …

Abdul Rahim Khankhana (1556-1627) was one of the nav-ratnas of Emperor Akabar. He was a great warrior as well as a poet. His dohas have important messages and a great deal of worldly wisdom. He also wrote many dohas in praise of Lord Krishna and Rama. Here is a sample …

You would have read Dohe of Kabir and Rahim. Those were written hundreds of years ago. Nida Fazli’s Dohe belong to this post-modern age. Understanding these may require a bit of thinking. I hope readers will like these. Rajiv Krishna Saxena निदा फ़ाज़ली के दोहे युग युग से हर बाग …

We have read dohas by Kabir and Rahim. They are full of wisdom and insight. Here are some selected gems written by Hullad Muradabadai. Have fun! Rajiv Krishna Saxena हुल्लड़ के दोहे कर्ज़ा देता मित्र को, वह मूर्ख कहलाए, महामूर्ख वह यार है, जो पैसे लौटाए। बिना जुर्म के पिटेगा, …