Dear readers, the last part of the Baal Geeta is now available on YouTube. Here Lord Krishna asks Arjuna, “Have you followed and understood all that I told you?  Having heard all, I leave it to you to decide for yourself what to do.” Arjuna, in response, tells Lord Krishna …

A new bride comes home. Mother of the groom welcomes her. Pratibha Ji has so beautifully captured her thoughts. Somehow, these rituals, thousands of years old as they may be, never fail to stir the heart and emotions even today. Rajiv Krishna Saxena पुत्र वधू से द्वार खड़ा हरसिंगार फूल …

Imagine two lovers sitting quietly. A girl’s  lovely feet are in the lap of the lover. Then let Bharati Ji recite the rest-Rajiv Krishna Saxena तुम्हारे पाँव मेरी गोद में ये शरद के चाँद से उजले धुले–से पांव, मेरी गोद में। ये लहर पर नाचते ताजे कमल की छांव, मेरी …

Bible says that he who increases knowledge, increases sorrow. Faith in God is a great savior of humans and gives then courage to go through life. Post-modern man with his education and rational mind has lost this faith. Bereft of this faith, he is unable to find meaning in his …

The epic Ram-Charit Manas by Tulsidas (AD 1532-1623) is simply unparalleled both as a reflection of a human beings devotion to Lord as also in his absolute grip over the technique in poetry. In the following passage from this mammoth work, the poet describes the birth of Rama. When the …

Marriage is an amazing institution. A caring and supporting spouse is the greatest boon one can have that neutralizes the absurdity of this world. Gratitude of a man to his loving spouse is beautifully expressed in this poem. Rajiv Krishna Saxena चलती रहीं तुम मैं अकेला था कहाँ अपने सफर …

My grandchildren live in The Netherlands. The elder one Svarnu started to read Ramayana and discusses issues with me.  This poem is inspired by our children abroad, who wish to keep connected with our culture.  Here is a summary of Ramayana in a very short poem.  Rajiv Krishna Saxena बाल …

If I were a horse, the poet says to children, what all I could do for you! This poem for tiny tots would certainly take them through the hills and valleys of imagination. Rajiv Krishna Saxena. अगर कहीं मैं घोड़ा होता अगर कहीं मैं घोड़ा होता वह भी लंबा चौड़ा …

On the Happy occasion of Holi, I present this old classic from film Mother India, written by Shakeel Badayuni. Happy Holi to all readers! Rajiv Krishna Saxena होली आयी रे होली आयी रे कन्हाई, होली आयी रे होली आयी रे कन्हाई रंग छलके सुना दे ज़रा बांसरी होली आयी रे, …

A golden cage may entice a person for some time but then there is a yearning for freedom… and a nostalgia about the bygone days when freedom was taken for granted. Here is a lovely poem by Shivmangal Singh Suman – Rajiv Krishna Saxena हम पंछी उन्‍मुक्‍त गगन के हम …