Contemplation Poems

Here is a famous poem by Bhavani Prasad Mishra. Some deep thoughts about the creation of a poem and its texture. Too much analysis of a poem defeats the whole purpose. It simply cannot be broken down into components. Rajiv Krishna Saxena बुनी हुई रस्सी बुनी हुई रस्सी को घुमाएं …

Destruction is necessary for new creation. Latter cannot happen in absence of the former. Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh, the celebrated, famous and path breaking Hindi poet here prays to the God of destruction. – Rajiv Krishna Saxena नाश देवता घोर धनुर्धर‚ बाण तुम्हारा सब प्राणों को पार करेगा‚ तेरी प्रत्यंचा का …

Here is a great lesson in diplomacy and human relations from Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. Forgiveness of a weakling does not count. First have the power and capability to defeat the enemy, then only your offer of peace would carry weight. Virtues of forgiveness, kindness and tolerance are appreciated in society …

As per the original agreement Pandavas were to get back their kingdom when they returned from 14 years exile in the forests. But Duryodhan refused to oblige and part with the land. Lord Krishna came to Duryodhan to persuade him to see the reason and give Pandavas at least five …

We human beings are one of the animal species. Yet with our newfound ability to think and plan, we have created a very artificial world around us. Men the problem solvers are essentially responsible for creating this artificial world whereas women have remained much closer to nature and natural emotions. …

Veerbala Ji’s poems have that very familiar scent of earth. These precious poems appear to belong to an era where nature and feelings reigned supreme, without any encroachment of the modern world of artificiality. It is amazing how we feel so much at ease and close to ourselves in this …

All those evenings full of pain and memories, was there any larger meaning to them? Or they had no value at all? See what Bharati Ji says in this lovely poem – Rajiv Krishna Saxena क्या इनका कोई अर्थ नही ये शामें, ये सब की सब शामें… जिनमें मैंने घबरा …

Deep beneath all that smiling, singing and laughing, that the world sees, lies the true essence of our feelings. One who makes sincere attempts to reach there becomes some one special. A lovely poem by Dr. Veerbala – Rajiv Krishna Saxena है मन का तीर्थ बहुत गहरा है मन का …

Most days are so routine. Nothing really happens. But then one evening, by some magic, the heart melts and tears flow. This interlude makes that day prefect. – Rajiv Krishna Saxena एक पूरा दिन आज नहीं धन आशातीत कहीं से पाया‚ ना हीं बिछड़े साजन ने आ गले लगाया। शत्रु …

We all face disillusionment with life at times. All clichés that we grow up with don’t seem to hold and there are times when every thing looks absurd. A loss of faith occurs. This feeling is beautifully depicted in this poem. Rajiv Krishna Saxena सोने के हिरन आधा जीवन जब …