Poems

प्रिय पाठकों , बाल गाता  Cartoon Animation  का चौथा भाग अब यूट्यूब पर उपलब्ध है।  कृपया देखिए और घर के बच्चों को भी दिखाइए।  धन्यवाद – राजीव कृष्ण सक्सेना  

Dear Friends, here is the part 3 of the Baal Geeta (Cartoon animation).  Please show to the children in your family.  Thanks. Rajiv Krishna Saxena  

In mid 1500s Akbar the Mughal emperor of India, in his bid to consolidate his empire, had entered into agreements with Rajput kingdoms except that of Mewar. Maharana Pratap of Mewar was defiant and did not want to lose his independence. Frustrated Akbar sent his massive army led by Mansingh …

In most human endeavors, there are ups and downs. But in the field of politics, downswings can be brutal and up-swings full of elation and optimism. Two poems of Atal Ji reflect beautifully on this roller coaster. First one appears to have been written in a phase of disillusionment and …

In our long history, we Indians have seen many oppressive kings and administrations. Here is a beautiful poem by Dinesh Singh Ji that depicts the frustration and a sense of desperation in common men under such circumstances – Rajiv Krishna Saxena लो वही हुआ लो वही हुआ जिसका था डर‚ …

This poem is quite in contrast to the previous one “Kaarvan Gujar Gaya” by the same author, even its answer in a way. Here is a more optimistic view on life. It exhorts us to take things in stride and carry on even if life brings onto us some nasty …

Dear readers, the fifth part of the “Baal Geeta” Cartoon Animation  is now available on YouTube. Please show to children in your house. That will put the sansakars in their minds. Thanks. Prof. RK Saxena  

A just society does not occur spontaneously. It has to be nurtured and protected with valor. Here is a poem so characteristic of Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. Compare with his other works like “Shakti Aur Kshma”, “Vijayi Ki Sadrish Jiyo Re” and Rashmirathi in this collection. Before the contemporary poem evolved …

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 …