Article Elephantine Teeth There is an old Hindi saying – Haathi ke daant, khane ke aur, dikhane ke aur (Elephants’ teeth…one set for eating another for display). I have no idea about the origin of this phrase…perhaps it might be as old as Adam and Eve’s progeny. But there is no doubt that the genesis of the phrase […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020September 27, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Hunger He saw two rag-pickersFighting over who found it first –The raw and stale bread loaf.Their mindless strife stoppedAnd turned into a disappointmentWhen the stray street dogTaking advantage of their quarrelRan away with the bread loaf… He realized from that episodePerhaps the hunger of bellyIs much stronger in lifeThan the hunger of heart. 36,582 total views, 41 views […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Human Nature It’s human natureA majority of usFind it so easyTo blame it on somethingOr someone elseIf anything goes wrong… On the other handIt’s so simpleAnd straightTo accept realityAnd take responsibilityFor one’s own act ofOmission or commission. The divine natureAnd universal truth,Sooner we realizeIs better for usThat all of us haveTo pass through failureTo enjoy fruits ofSuccess […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Human Body Human body isa source ofendless energyandinfinite possibilities It is for us humansto tap itfor constructive useorallow it to go waste. 36,201 total views, 45 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem How to Die? How to die?Through suicide!No, never ever… If it seems necessary,Die to live –With a cause forever. 36,341 total views, 37 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Hoping Against Hope A theist by descentAnd puritanical ritesAtheist by reasoningAnd karmic actions Struggling betweenBelief and disbeliefAnd everlasting dilemmaBetween mind and heart He is hoping against hopeFor an opportune momentFor his long lost companionTo arrive making his day. 37,088 total views, 23 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Hope Another sunset…Yet another sense ofloss and waning hopeof meeting you ever. A new sunrise…Yet another optimismand hope of a serene lifeuniting with you forever. Image (c) GettyImages 36,575 total views, 34 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Home or House! There is a Tibetan sayingWhenever you feel at homeYou are at homeIf the surrounding is pleasantYou are at home. Home is a placeWhere hearts are sureInhabitants don’t wear masksOf suspicion in self defenceCommunication and confidence prevailsMutual love and care rule. Otherwise it’s a houseOf concrete, steel and bricksWhere strangers live togetherIn a suspicious coldnessWith masks […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Holy Beach It has been thirty four years ever sinceI am revisiting this coastal holy townSo excited to relive nostalgic pastBut escorts wouldn’t understand itThe only saving grace remainsThey are keeping a few yards distance Now I am standing at this holy beachIn a nostalgic mood to enjoy solitudeBut a cheerful looking young coupleOut there to have […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Holi The festive occasion of HoliBrings in fun, frolic and joyRainbow colours of all huesCall everyone to unite and enjoy Vibrant colours of Holi spreadMessages of peace and happinessRenewing bonds and relationshipWith mutual love and friendship Holi also ushers in the spring seasonWith blooming flowers of all hues,It’s Nature’s way to teach harmonyRather than just to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
झील कीचड़ की कैद में थी झील की सोई हुई दृष्टि,अब नीलम-दर्पण बनकर जल ने पाई नव सृष्टि।कुमुदिनियों की अरुण हँसी बिखरी है लहरों पर,मानो उषा ने लिख दी हो कविता जल के अंतर। जहाँ जकड़े थे स्वप्न कभी दलदल की बेड़ियों में,वहीं आज जीवन गाता है हरीतिम छेड़ियों में।धुंधलाते क्षितिज से मुक्त हुआ अब यह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Friends That We Were We were friends, separated and built own spheresBeneath the steady laws of the rolling yearsNew identities were anchored to obligate spheresBound by diverse fortunes, duties and highways. The world commands a script for what we areAnd a strict decorum for our unmapped fireBy counting the distance, questioning our lineTo freeze our spirit rendering lesser sanguine. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Lake Muddy banks in the lake once hid viewNowadays the waters wake in mirror-blueA blush of lily petals; pink, wild and brightNow bathes within the golden day light. No longer choked by only mud and weedThe lilies breathe here from shadows freedFar beyond, no more the mist-veiled crestsNow, there a lush green vegetation rests. 1,014 total […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A timeless Echo Editor’s Pick We never weren’t the friends we wereTime brought a rough change in the weatherThus seized in the tempest’s blinding galeI allowed my inner conscience guide my sail. Something that happened was indeed a phaseA saga in itself and a long-lasting eclipseBut it evaporates now, with so many changesAs the heart doesn’t care about […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 4, 2026June 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Silver Lyre of Gondwana An age-old songsmith from Gondwana’s dawnThrough moist Australian forests stepping onMidst luxuriant ferns and moss, rich clay floorsA Lyrebird weaves the melody that life restores. A silver lyre of feathers proudly crowns its graceWith lacy plumes and fine antennae in spaceThe finest artist of the rich fauna in the forestA hundred wild voices live within […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
झील कीचड़ की कैद में थी झील की सोई हुई दृष्टि,अब नीलम-दर्पण बनकर जल ने पाई नव सृष्टि।कुमुदिनियों की अरुण हँसी बिखरी है लहरों पर,मानो उषा ने लिख दी हो कविता जल के अंतर। जहाँ जकड़े थे स्वप्न कभी दलदल की बेड़ियों में,वहीं आज जीवन गाता है हरीतिम छेड़ियों में।धुंधलाते क्षितिज से मुक्त हुआ अब यह […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Friends That We Were We were friends, separated and built own spheresBeneath the steady laws of the rolling yearsNew identities were anchored to obligate spheresBound by diverse fortunes, duties and highways. The world commands a script for what we areAnd a strict decorum for our unmapped fireBy counting the distance, questioning our lineTo freeze our spirit rendering lesser sanguine. […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Lake Muddy banks in the lake once hid viewNowadays the waters wake in mirror-blueA blush of lily petals; pink, wild and brightNow bathes within the golden day light. No longer choked by only mud and weedThe lilies breathe here from shadows freedFar beyond, no more the mist-veiled crestsNow, there a lush green vegetation rests. 1,014 total […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
दशानन दहन प्रतिवर्ष दशानन दहन किया, मन के रावण का नाश नहीं,अगनित सीता अपहृत होती, निज मर्यादा का भास नहीं।हम एक जलाते दशकंधर, शत दशकंधर पैदा होते,करते जो दहन मन का रावण, हर गली में रावण न होते। इस शक्ति पर्व का हेतु है क्या, है ब्यर्थ दिखावे की शक्ती,निर्बल को संबल दे न सके, अन्याय से […] Written by Gajendra Pal Singh October 5, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Happiness Happiness is a bowl of gold;Which people using a smile hold!!It creates fun in life’s every fold;As a smile is a person’s beautiful resource.We people are ocean drops…Who should enjoy this world with jumps and hops!!But often fail to realize the importance of a smile….That it does have the power to take us ahead many […] Written by Ananya Kapoor April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Soul on Fire A relationship lifelongThat he admired so dearAnd cherished in his heartYet unable to fathom it everAnd call it with certain onenessIf it was a friendship or love…Also when the saga endedLeaving abstract in essenceWas it the love or friendship? What he knows for sureHe always valued this bondEven more than his lifeNurtured every possessionWhether material […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked