Here is another old classic from Sohan Lal Dwivedi. Most of us may have read it in school. Enjoy the rhythm – Rajiv Krishna Saxena बढ़े चलो, बढ़े चलो न हाथ एक शस्त्र हो, न हाथ एक अस्त्र हो, न अन्न नीर वस्त्र हो, हटो नहीं, डरो नहीं, बढ़े चलो, …
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Here is an exhortation from Harivansh Rai Bachchan to leave inaction and to work with full enthusiasm and vigor. A good poem for children to recite. Rajiv Krishna Saxena रुके न तू धरा हिला, गगन गुँजा नदी बहा, पवन चला विजय तेरी, विजय तेरीे ज्योति सी जल, जला भुजा–भुजा, फड़क–फड़क …
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रिम झिम बरस रहा है पानी गड़ गड़ गड़ गड़ गरज गरज घन चम चम चमक बिजुरिया के संग ढम ढम ढम ढम पिटा ढिंढोरा झूम उठा सारा जन जीवन उमड़ घुमड़ कर मेघों नें अब आंधी …
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Here is a simple and very sweet poem that many have read in school days. Lots of nostalgia here! Rajiv Krishna Saxena सुबह सूरज की किरणें आती हैं, सारी कलियाँ खिल जाती हैं, अंधकार सब खो जाता है, सब जग सुंदर हो जाता है। चिड़ियाँ गाती हैं मिलजुल कर, बहते …
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Kids so naughty and trouble makers, grow up to sophisticated adults. Here ia a story of such a a grandchild, and the grandfather (Nana) just wonders if he was the same naughty kid!! Rajiv Krishna Saxena बिटिया के बाबू कूद फांद करते हैं, सुबह शाम करते हैं आजू बाजू …
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I had read this poem by Ram Avtar Tyagi in children’s school Hindi text book. It left a deep impression. It may moisten eyes of some readers, especially those who feel special affinity for India. And that is why this is such a special poem. Illustration is from the collection …
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Mansingh, a Rajput, ( “Maan” in first line of third stanza) had aligned with Emperor Akbar of Delhi and had attacked Rana Pratap’s kingdom of Mewar. Rana Pratap kept fighting and resisting this assault. His velour and that of his legendry horse “Chetak” has been immortalized by famous poet Shyam …
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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 …
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Here is the story of a rain drop, apprehensive and scared of being destroyed. Instead, it falls into a seepi and turns in a pearl. A simple, effective and moving poem that assuages the fear of unknown in us when we embark in a new activity or start a new …
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A child would love to drive a flying car! Here is a poem for kids. Illustration is by me too. Rajiv Krishna Saxena मेरी मोटर है कुछ ऐसी नहीं दूसरी इसके जैसी यह तो आसमान में उड़ती इधर उधर चाहे तो मुड़ती बड़े मजे से इसे चलाता बादल के ऊपर …
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