Herstory is a new collection of poems by Neha Bansal, a civil servant, providing a fresh perspective on the lives of others.

हमारे कवियों की कविता से प्रकृति के विविध अवयव धीरे-धीरे गायब हो गए हैं। ऐसे समय में मिश्रजी की कविताएँ सुखद अनुभूति प्रदान करती हैं। उनके पास भाषा, शिल्प और शब्दों का अद्भुत भंडार है।’’ ‘‘श्री मिश्र प्रकृति से गहराई से जुड़े हैं, वे काव्य सृजन के लिए बार-बार प्रकृति के पास जाते हैं। प्रकृति उनके साथ पूरा सहयोग भी करती है। वे लोप होती हुई संवेदनाओं के कवि हैं।’’ —प्रो. कुँवर पाल सिंह

मगध में संगृहीत कविताएँ इतिहास नहीं हैं, इतिहास का सम्मोहन हैं, मायालोक हैं; जिनमें नगर एवं गणराज्य, ‘मगध’, ‘अवन्ती’, ‘कोसल’, ‘काशी’, ‘श्रावस्ती’, ‘चम्पा’, ‘मिथिला’, ‘कोसाम्बी’ धूल में आकार लेते और धूल में निराकार हो जाते हैं बवंडर की तरह। इन कविताओं के नायक और नायिकाएँ हैं, इतिहास के निर्माता और गवाह, चन्द्रगुप्त, अशोक, बिंबिसार, अजातशत्रु, कालिदास, शकटार, वसंतसेना, वासवदत्ता, अम्बपाली...जिनका नाम लेते ही न जाने कितनी कहानियाँ जाग उठती हैं, कितने संस्मरण कौंध जाते हैं। जरा, मरण, रोग, शोक, पतन, उत्थान, युद्ध, हत्या, जय, पराजय! मनुष्य की समग्र गाथा में महाकाव्यत्व होता है। ये कविताएँ उसी समग्रता और उसी महाकाव्यत्व को प्रस्तुत करने का एक उपक्रम हैं। ये पाठक को स्तब्ध करती हैं, चौंकाती हैं, भयभीत करती हैं, शोक-सन्देश की तरह उन पर छा जाती हैं, अनहोनी की तरह मँडराती हैं और होनी की तरह आकर बैठ जाती हैं। ये बिना चेतावनी दिए पाठक को अपनी गिरफ़्त में ले लेती हैं। इनका असर जादुई है। जैन और बौद्ध दर्शन का स्मरण दिलाती हुई मगध में संगृहीत कविताएँ काल की एक झाँकी हैं और महाकाल की स्तुति! ये अतीत का स्मरण हैं, वर्तमान से मुठभेड़ और भविष्य की झलक! मगध श्रीकान्त वर्मा की कविताओं में एक नया मोड़ है।

Poems by Sunita jain

Collection of Hindi Poems by Atma Ranjan. Awarded by Sutra Samman

यथार्थ के अनुभवमूलक अन्वेषण और संवेदना के नए धरातल के कारण युवा कवि मिथिलेश कुमार राय के इस संग्रह की कविताएँ अलग से आकर्षित करती हैं। ग्रामीण जीवन के यथार्थ की अभिव्यक्ति के लिए अब तक जो फ्रेम हिंदी कविता में बने या बनाए गए, ये कविताएँ उन ढाँचों या चौकठों से बाहर की कविताएँ हैं। हिंदी में ग्रामीण जीवन के चित्रण को लेकर बनी बद्धमूल धारणाओं को और नई अवधारणाओं को विकसित करने का उपक्रम 1990 के बाद से निरंतर होता रहा है। फिर भी, मिथिलेश की कविताओं को पढ़ते हुए एक सुखद आश्चर्य होता है कि लोक जीवन के बारे में अब भी इतना कुछ, इतना नया, इतना अनूठा और इतना मार्मिक भी; कहने को बचा रह गया था। संग्रह की पहली ही कविता 'लक्ष्मी देवी उपले बढिय़ा थोपती है' की शुरुआती पंक्तियाँ द्रष्टव्य है— लछमी देवी उपले बढिय़ा थोपती हैंसम्मान के पर्चे पर इनका भी नाम चढऩा चाहिए महोदयलछमी देवी सानी इतना अच्छा लगाती हैंकि नाद जब ख़ाली हो जाता हैभैंसें तभी गर्दन ऊपर करती हैंसंग्रह में एक कविता है—'चावल लेने पड़ोसी के घर दौड़ती हैं स्त्रियाँ।' इस तरह की कविता में प्राय: अभाव का चित्रण होता है, लेकिन मिथिलेश लिखते हैं कि चावल, चीनी, चायपत्ती आदि माँगने जाने वाली स्त्रियाँ पड़ोसियों के साथ नेह-छोह के रिश्तों को जुगाने के लिए भी जाती हैं। ज़ाहिर है, कहन का यह नया ढंग यथार्थ की नई समझ के चलते ही आया है। निस्संदेह लोक अस्मिता की नई पहचान के कारण युवा कवि का यह संग्रह अपनी मज़बूत उपस्थिति दर्ज करने में सफल होगा। —मदन कश्यप

The poems of Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" represent innate, passionate ramifications and poetic mystification for readers. While they may include hymns and religious instructions, what stands out is the sentimental piety in the poems offered within this collection. As a poet, Nishank surveys possibilities, comparing them to actualities, facts, theories, alternatives, and ideals, weighing them together. Thus, his work is both insightful and foresightful, providing a sense of life’s worth. Remarkably, these poems are not complex; they are simple and pliable. The doctrines and practices they endorse are not new or recent but align with established norms. The poems that emerge from darkness invigorate the spirit, making our hearts dance and enveloping us in a mystical softness, enchanting enough to soothe distressed feelings while instilling a sense of truth, clarity, and refinement. Nishank conjures images of everyday, affable life, depicting socially intellectual and passionate men who dance, croon, and fall yet rise again—shortly devastated but soon resilient. His poems are both popular and distinctly contemplative. Hidden behind his voice lies every man; if you wish to understand his character, let the doors of the heart open and allow them to speak. *** The ardor for humankind may pulse in every throb of my heart; let there be a beautiful person within me. My only desire in this life is to die for my country, with my life as an emblem for humanity. *** Like worms clothing the wheat, jealousy, like termites, hollow out the preposterous. *** To erase darkness, those who burn like torches do so even in adverse torrents; they never extinguish. *** Happiness resides in the present, not in the future; it rests in the depths of the mind. —From this collection.

This anthology of Firaq’s works presents carefully curated couplets from his ghazals in Urdu, Devanagari, and Roman scripts, accompanied by their English translations. The book introduces Firaq’s life and poetic style, providing valuable context for his works. It also includes a translated article by Shamim Hanfi titled Firaq and the New Ghazal. Firaq Gorakhpuri is a lover of all things beautiful. Though he writes of love, a deep pain permeates his poetry, and he yearns for his beloved even in her presence. Loneliness and quietude of the vast night form a dreamy backdrop to several of his ghazals and nazms. His love transcends personal longing, exploring the origins of solitude and connecting it to the stillness of the cosmos, contemplating the mysteries that enshroud it.

Dear reader, I wrote this book for the ones who feel everything too deeply. The rare souls who still listen to their hearts and believe in love. The ones who don’t hurt others just because they’re in pain. The ones who wear their hearts on their sleeves and carry kindness within. The ones who overthink, over-invest in people and over-love, always. This book is an ocean full of feelings, so if at any point, you feel like you’re drowning, take a moment to remind yourself that it’s a privilege to feel emotions as intensely as you do. Some people are so disconnected from their hearts that they don’t allow themselves to feel anything at all. That being said, I wish you a happy reading. This book will make you cry. Love, Rithvik

“Verses in Bloom” is a rare collection of 150+ timeless couplets from the most prominent poets of Urdu. The book contains these couplets in Urdu, Devanagari and Roman scripts, accompanied by an English translation, capturing their true essence. Through these couplets, the book also provides an insight about different stages of life and love.

"हर मौक़े के लिए शेर" उर्दू शाइरी की सदा-बहार खूबसूरती को इस तरह पेश करती है कि वो न सिर्फ़ आसानी से समझ में आए, बल्कि पढ़ने वाला अपनी ज़िंदगी के वाक़िआत को भी इन शेरों के आईने में देख सके। इस संग्रह में ऐसे यादगार शेर शामिल हैं जो इंसानी ज़िंदगी के पूरे दाइरे की तस्वीर पेश करते हैं - चाहे वो हमारे बदलते जज़्बात के विषय में, चाहे ज़िंदगी के ख़ुश-नुमा लम्हों की यादें हो। वो तमाम मौक़े जो हमारी ज़िंदगी को शक्ल देते हैं, इन अशआर में इज़्हार पाते हैं। चाहे मोहब्बत हो या जुदाई, खुशी हो या तड़प, जश्न हो या चिंता - हर एहसास और हर लम्हे के लिए इस संकलन में ऐसा कोई न कोई शेर मौजूद है, जो उलझी से उलझी परिस्थितियों में भी आपके दिल को अपनी बात कहने के लिए सुलझे हुए शब्द मुहय्या करता है। सोच-समझकर चुने और खूबसूरती से पेश किए गए ये शेर पढ़ने, याद कर के दोस्तों को सुनाने और पलट कर फिर से पढ़ने और विचार करने के लिए हैं। "हर मौक़े के लिए शेर" सिर्फ़ उद्धरणों की किताब नहीं बल्कि एक साथी है, जो ज़िंदगी के जज़्बात और लम्हों को को शाइरी की रोशनी से मुनव्वर करती है।

"The Eloquence of Ghalib" is a captivating collection of English poetry that honours the poetic genius of Mirza Ghalib. This collection captures the essence of Ghalib's literary prowess and brings his profound verses to life in English. Each poem is a masterful expression, echoing the spirit of Ghalib's eloquence. The book explores a spectrum of themes, from love and melancholy to profound musings on life, ensuring a diverse and enriching poetic experience. The timeless reverie of Ghalib's poetry shines through "The Eloquence of Ghalib," making it a cherished literary treasure. Whether you are a dedicated poetry enthusiast or new to Ghalib's world, this book is an ideal gift and a must-have for those who appreciate the beauty of his words, now accessible in English. Crafted with premium materials, this book ensures durability, allowing you to revisit the timeless charm of Ghalib's poetry for years to come.

Her thoughtful verses which often revolt to gain the roots, upwardly or downwardly enrich the poetry readers with wonderful insights. When she is not recreating the world with her poetry, she indulges in gardening.

Chandrasekhar Kambar draws his strength deeply from folklore as well as contemporary life and his poems are embodied in an earthyly, sensual language. His poetry works at a different altogether from what logical and analytical prose does. Profound insights into life get expressed metaphorically in him. English translation by O.L. Nagabhushan Swamy of Chandrasekhar Kambar's Kannada poems. Sahitya Akademi 2004.

"Ghalib was a poet who mocked hardship, a philosopher who dared to argue with God, and a man who turned disappointment into an art form. Though often wrapped in layers of difficult language and intricate thought, at the heart of his vast poetic “ocean” lies a single, luminous “drop” - his deeply human individuality. He was the ultimate maverick: urbane, ironic, and restlessly modern, forever questioning, forever unsettled. Ocean in a Drop draws back the curtain on Urdu’s greatest genius. Stripping away academic clutter, this book approaches Ghalib through his most iconic she’rs, revealing the man behind the mystique. You will discover: ~ The Persona: The ego, the wit, and the “shroudless” independence of a 19th-century rebel. ~ The Wound: How he transformed neglect and betrayal into a mark of distinction. ~ The Edge: His playful yet profound walk along the borders of faith, existence, and the void. This is not a textbook. It is a conversation - intimate, unguarded - with a man who understood that life is chaotic, and that humour is often its only redemption. Whether you have long admired him or are meeting him for the first time, this is Ghalib as he was meant to be known: sharp, soulful, and unmistakably his own."

Mankutimmana Kagga (rendered in English as Muddled Muff's Musings) is a collection of sprightly yet profound verses that explore concepts such as the meaning of life, truth, and beauty. Mankutimmana Kagga, also known in English as Muddled Muff's Musings, is a collection of lively yet profound verses that explore concepts such as the meaning of life, truth, beauty, happiness, and the human experience. This literary classic has gained immense popularity among both scholarly and general audiences. Its gentle, non-preachy, and self-deprecating tone has endeared it to generations of readers since its first publication in 1943. It has rightfully earned the affectionate titles of "Kannada Bhagavad Gita" and "Gundopanishad," presenting happiness, the human experience, and related themes in an intimate and relatable manner. It is a literary classic that has enjoyed immense popularity among both erudite scholars and the general public. Its gentle, non-preachy, and self-deprecatory tone has endeared it to generations of readers since its first publication in 1943. It has deservedly garnered love and regard as "Kannada Bhagavad Gita" and "Gundopanishad."

Dear reader, If you have a heart, you will fall in love. And chances are, someone will end up breaking your heart. I wrote this book after someone broke mine. What do you do when the only person you’ve ever loved with your whole heart decides to leave your life? You keep trying to run away from the hurt, but to no avail. This book is a product of all the running I did from heartbreak. I feel everything too deeply, and when my heart broke, I collected all the broken pieces, and they fueled my art. This book is everything I wrote after someone I loved left me. There’s too much heartbreak in these pages, but also too much hope and, more than anything, a promise that life can’t always hurt you. I hope healing finds its way to you soon. Love, Rithvik

Dear reader, I hope this book feels like a warm hug to you. I wrote this book for the ones who feel everything too deeply. You’re right, I wrote this book for you. This book was meant to find you if you’ve ever loved someone who didn’t love you back, if you’ve ever over-invested in the wrong people or if you have a hard time letting go. I Don’t Love You Anymore is a book that’ll feel like home to you. I promise it’ll hold you gently on your worst days. Love, Rithvik

The key is in your hand and now it's upto you how do you unlock yourself

This book carries 51 poems of Kuvempu in translation with a long introduction to give the pan India audience an understanding of Kuvempu's major concerns. Prof Raghunath has made his choice carefully to represent Kuvempu's social concern, and that seems to be at the heart of his introductory piece.