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I met the then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Feb 2003. I wanted to present him a copy of my book Geeta Kavya Madhuri (a verse to verse translation of all 700 Sanskrit shlokas of Srimad Bhagwat Geeta) and he had promptly given me time. I recall that …

To have a pleasant disposition in all situations we face, is the greatest personal trait one can have, says this poem. The poem is full of sane advice that all should try to follow, especially children in their formative stage. Rajiv Krishna Saxena हंसमुख रहना बड़ी बात है हंसमुख रहना …

A joint family has lots of issues and people keep many things hidden in their hearts. At quiet times many thoughts jostle around in the mind. This lovely short poem illustrates this thought process of the “ghar ki bahu” while her husband is away. Rajiv Krishna Saxena घर की बात …

There are billions of men and women on this world, but magical link of love between a man and woman is the only worth-while link that transforms. Rajiv Krishna Saxena प्यार का नाता हमारा जिंदगी के मोड़ पर यह प्यार का नाता हमारा राह की वीरानियों को मिल गया आखिर …

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 Northern India, summers are punishing. The heat stops social interactions and people are drained of energy. Rains release the stress but it is when the winter comes, the joy really returns. Here is a very nice poem that interprets the beginning of winters. Last stanza says that the God …

First day of the New Year!  Here are some suggested resolutions from Hullad Muradabadi. Rajiv Krishna Saxena साल आया है नया यार तू दाढ़ी बढ़ा ले, साल आया है नया नाई के पैसे बचा ले, साल आया है नया। तेल कंघा पाउडर के खर्च कम हो जाएँगे आज ही सर …

There are dilemmas in life at every step. What to do? Which alternative to choose? And there are no authentic and correct answers. We must nonetheless make a choice. Rajiv Krishna Saxena राह कौन सी जाऊं मैं चौराहे पर लुटता चीर‚ प्यादे से पिट गया वजीर‚ चलूं आखिरी चाल कि …

Living life appears very stressful and distressful at times. However in perspective things are never so bad or good as they appear. Rajiv Krishna Saxena जैसे तुम सोच रहे साथी   जैसे तुम सोच रहे वैसे आज़ाद नहीं हैं हम। पिंजरे जैसी इस दुनिया में पंछी जैसा ही रहना है …

Someone leaves and someone is left behind lonely and crushed. Here is a lovely poem by Dinesh Singh. Rajiv Krishna Saxena मैं फिर अकेला रह गया   बीते दिसंबर तुम गए लेकर बरस के दिन नए पीछे पुराने साल का जर्जर किला था ढह गया मैं फिर अकेला रह गया …