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Here is an excerpt from an old classic poem by Jaishankar Prasad. The beautiful rhythm, perfect meter and inquiry into ancient bharatiyata is a hallmark of Prasad Ji’s work. This poem is bound to generate nostalgia about ancient Indian culture of simplicity and virtuous living. ∼ Rajiv Krishna Saxena भारत …

In Indian mythology, Manu the soul survivor after the great flood repopulated the earth and is considered the father of the human race. Jaya Shankar Prasad Ji’s classic maha-kavya “Kamayani” is about this event. Read first few stanzas from this famous work – Rajiv Krishna Saxena कामायनी हिम गिरी के …

A lovely classic by Jai Shankar Prasad. Hindi is a bit difficult so I have provided the meanings of difficult words – Rajiv Krishna Saxena अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा। जहां पहुंच अनजान क्षितिज को मिलता एक सहारा। सरस तामरस गर्भ विभा पर नाच रही …