Poetries written by Rimple and other poets, deeper meanings of the poetries written by ancient poets.
Sant Kabir, the mystic poet-saint of 15th-century India, remains a beacon of spiritual wisdom and social harmony. Born in Varanasi around 1398 or 1440, his life was a divine journey along the Bhakti Marg, weaving together the universal truths of Hinduism and Sufism. Raised by a Muslim weaver couple, Niru and Nima, Kabir’s teachings transcended religious boundaries, urging people to…
Gitanjali, meaning “offering of songs,” is Rabindranath Tagore’s heartfelt gift to the divine, a collection of poems that weave love, devotion, and the soul’s yearning into melodies of the spirit. Tagore offers these songs as a humble surrender, each verse a flower laid at the feet of the eternal, blooming with the beauty of nature, the ache of human longing,…
In a world lit by the soft flicker of oil lamps, where electricity was a distant dream, Jaisi Ho Vaisi Hi Aa Jao from Gulzar in Conversation with Tagore emerges like a gentle breeze carrying the scent of earth and longing. Crafted by Gulzar, inspired by the poetic spirit of Rabindranath Tagore, this song is a delicate ode to love’s…
The song Kaun Disha Mein Leke Chala Re Batuhiya from Nadiya Ke Paar (1982), sung by Jaspal Singh and Hemlata with Ravindra Jain’s soulful lyrics and folk melody, is a tender duet that captures the playful, innocent budding of a connection between Gunja and Chandan, the film’s protagonists. Set on a rustic village path, it weaves a story of two…
Monsoons of Memory The song Ye Daulat Bhi Le Lo, sung with soul-stirring grace by Jagjit Singh and Chitra Singh, is a timeless ghazal that weaves a tapestry of nostalgia, longing, and the irreplaceable beauty of childhood. Written by Sudarshan Faakir, its verses are a poetic lament for the lost innocence of youth, a yearning for the simplicity and joy…
The song speaks of the time when there was no electricity and women used lamps for adornments. It is a song from “Gulzar in conversations with Tagore”. The poem of Rabindranath Tagore or inspired by him… The Central Theme: The Divine Feminine and Unadorned Love This poetry is a sacred ode to the beauty of the unadorned, a celebration of…
Rabindranath Tagore has written some Buddhist-inspired works and he makes a very interesting point. Buddha’s Return (also known as Buddha’s Homecoming or Buddha’s Meeting with Yashodhara), a dramatic poetic piece by Rabindranath Tagore that captures the poignant moment when Gautama Buddha, after attaining enlightenment, returns to his palace and meets his wife, Yashodhara. And Yashodhara just asked him one question:“Was…
First, the original poem in Devanagri Script. घट घट में पंछी बोलता ,आप ही दंडी, आप तराज़ू ,आप ही बैठा तोलता ,आप ही माली, आप बगीचा ,आप ही कलियाँ तोड़ता ,सब बन में सब आप बिराजे ,जड़ चेतना में डोलता ,कहत कबीरा सुनो भाई साधो ,मन की घूंडी खोलता English Translation (Line-by-Line) In every heart, a bird sings soft and…
A poetic scripture of love, silence, exile, and eternal devotion. Part 1: “In His Silence, I Hear My Name” (Sita’s Voice)He does not say,“I love you.” But when he gathers dry leavesso I sleep soft,when he tastes water before I drink,I know —he loves deeper than words. They say he is Dharma.I know. But he is also the handthat shields…
