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Bharat-Bharati is a classic Maha-Kavya (epic) written by Rashtra Kavi Methili Sharan Gupt. It traces the rise and fall of Indian civilization and gives prescription for regaining the heights that the civilization had once achieved in the past. The book has three chapters on the past, present and future of …

There are many poems on Geeta-Kavita that express nostalgia about village life and a wistful glance back to years of childhood spent in the free atmosphere in villages. Here is a contrary view point. Why should one return to village? There is a justification for staying put in cities after …

We always think that the next day or night would bring something new and break the hum-drum of life. But nothing new happens… Rajiv Krishna Saxena लो दिन बीता सूरज ढलकर पश्चिम पहुँचा डूबा, संध्या आई, छाई सौ संध्या सी वह संध्या थी क्यों उठते–उठते सोचा था दिन में होगी …

Most people make compromises in life in order to achieve what they want. That is even considered a worldly wise thing to do. But there are few who stick to principles and refuse to compromise, as was the character of Dhermendra in the famous movie ‘Satyakam’. They suffer as a …

A village beauty pining for her love. Simple and uncomplicated thinking, old memories and a sense of loss. A lovely poem by Dharamvir Bharti Ji. Rajiv Krishna Saxena फागुन की शाम घाट के रस्ते, उस बँसवट से इक पीली–सी चिड़िया, उसका कुछ अच्छा–सा नाम है! मुझे पुकारे! ताना मारे, भर …

Here is a prayer from heart to Devta. Oh Lord, you are all-mighty and are able to do anything, Give me too, a tiny morsel of my wish. Rajiv Krishna Saxena एक कण दे दो न मुझको तुम गगन–भेदी शिखर हो मैं मरुस्थल का कगारा फूट पाई पर नहीं मुझमें …

Here is another pleading for the love to stay for some more time. Rajiv Krishna Saxena दो दिन ठहर जाओ अभी ही तो लदी ही आम की डाली, अभी ही तो बही है गंध मतवाली; अभी ही तो उठी है तान पंचम की, लगी अलि के अधर से फूल की …

In today’s political environment we see huge corruption all around. Retaining power by all means is the norm. Here is a poetic articulation of the situation by Ashok Anjum. Rajiv Krishna Saxena चल उठ नेता चल उठ नेता तू छेड़ तान! क्या राष्ट्रधर्म? क्या संविधान? तू नये ­नये हथकंडे ला! …

Here is a lovely poem of Bhavani Prasad Mishra on rains…first few drops from the sky and then heavy showers. You need to read it out loud and slowly and see the magic of the flow of language. Rajiv KrishnaSaxena बूँद टपकी एक नभ से बूँद टपकी एक नभ से, …

Kajal in eyes and a little shyness… Here is a lovely poem by the well known poet Girija Kumar Mathur. Rajiv Krishna Saxena अभी तो झूम रही है रात बडा काजल आँजा है आज भरी आखों में हलकी लाज। तुम्हारे ही महलों में प्रान जला क्या दीपक सारी रात निशा …