Happy Birthday, Harivansh Rai Bachchan: 9 Poems on Life, Hope & Determination
Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s writings are considered ‘Great’ in the history of Hindi literature. He was a rebellious poet who romanticized our life. Known for writing poems like Agnipath, Madhushala, and more, he was an integral part of the Hindi literature in India. Father of Amitabh Bachchan was also awarded Padma Shri Award for his contributions.
We all know about his exceptional writings in Hindi but only a few people know that Harivansh Rai Bachchan used to teach English at Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University. He did his Ph.D. in English Literature from Cambridge University. He returned to India after doctorate and continued teaching along with working in All India Radio.
Before dying in 2003, he left behind words that continue to give us life lessons. Here are some of Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s poems which will surely mesmerize you.
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1. Agnipath
“Tu na Thakega Kabhi,
Tu Na Thamega Kabhi,
Tu Na Madega Kabhi
Kar Sapath, Kar Sapath, Kar Sapath,
Agnipath, Agnipath, Agnipath”
2. Madhushala
“Sun KalKal ChalChal Madhughat se Girti Pyalo me Hala,
Sun Runjhun Runjhun Chal Vitran Karti Madhu Saakibala,
Bas Aa Pahuche Door Nahi Kuch Char Kadam Ab Chalna Hai,
Chahak Rahe Sun Peenewala Mehak Rahi Le Madhushala”
3. Bhagwan Ban Jaoge
“Kabhi Phulo Ki Tarah Mat Jeena,
Jis Din Khiloge Tutkar Bikhar Jaoge,
Jeena Hai Toh Pathar Ki Tarah Jio,
Ek Din Taraashe Gaye To,
Bhagwan Ban Jaoge”
4. Ruke Na Tu
“Dhanush Utha, Prahaar Kar,
Tu Sabse Pehla Waar Kar,
Agni Si Dhadak-Dhadak,
Hiran Si Sajag-Sajag
Singh Si Dahaad Kar
Shankh Si Pukaar Kar
Ruke Na Tu, Thake Na Tu,
Jhuke Na Tu, Thame Na Tu”
5. Kya Karu Samvedna Lekar Tumhari
“Main Dukhi Jab- Jab Hua,
Samvedna Tumhe Dikhai,
Main Kritagya Hua Hamesha,
Reet Dono Ne Nibhai,
Kintu Is Aadhar Ka Ab,
HO Chuka Hai Bojh Bhaari,
Kya Karu Samvedna Lekar Tumhaari,
Kya Karu?”
6. Vishwa Sara So Raha Hai
“Hai Vichaarte Swapn Sunder,
Kintu Inka Sang Tajkar,
Vyom-Vyaapi Shoonyata Ka,
Kaun Saathi Ho Raha Hai?
Vishwa Sara So Raha Hai”
7. Teer Par Kaise Ruku
“Teer Par Kaise Ruku Main,
Aaj Lehron Mein Nimantran
Aaj Apne Swapn Ko Main,
Sach Banana Chahta Hu
Door Ki Is Kalpana Ke,
Paas Jana Chahta Hun
Chahta Hu Tair Jaana,
Saamne Ambudhi Pada Jo
Kuch Vibha Uss Paar Ki,
Iss Paar Lana Chahta Hun”
8. Dekho, Toot Raha Hai Taara
“Nabh Ke Seema Heen Patal Par,
Ek Chamakti Rekha Chalkar,
Lupt Shoonya Mein Hoti-
Bujhta Nisha Ka Ek Deep Dulara,
Dekho, Toot Raha Hai Taara”
9. Andheri Raat Me Deepak Jalaye Kaun Baitha Hai
“Uthi Ghata Nabh Mein,
Chipe Sab Chaand Aur Taare
Utha Toofan Who Nabh Mein,
Gayi Bujh Deep Bhi Saare
Magar Is Raat Me Bhi Lau Lagaye Kaun Baitha Hai?
Andheri Raat Me Deepak Jalaye Kaun Baitha Hai”
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