Poem Who Hesitated Once Years ago, in the tender age of life,he stood before a door hesitant,and uncertain that might have openedto unleash happiness for a lifetime –An endless spring of joywith a lifetime painted in gold. But waited, and let the moment pass;the door closed; and opportunity lost.A numbing ache incurred lasting foreverthat he carried in silence for […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Bombardier Beetle Upon the dump and uneven groundA dextrous beetle chemist is foundIn a tough armour, dark and shiningUnnoticed by an adversary creeping. The creature hides in its minute frameThe park that turns to a sudden flameTwo clear chambers work as safety holdIt’s an outright amazing story to be told. When danger lingers, two valves alignInborn enzymes […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Jewel Caterpillar Upon the rain-drenched foliage of vivid greenA living jewel glimmers in full bright and stainIn the pellucid beads of amber, gold and redSmart and quiet crawler makes its forest bed. Caterpillar is not venomous in its glass designWhile clear gelatinous armour reflects its shineYet a false alarm to predatory birds passing byWhat a glowing beacon […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Co-Farer We couldn’t perambulate through life togetherNor could live our vivid dreams as a dreamer;Yet somehow, through the lasting days and yearsA part of me kept walking with you as co-farer. And whenever life, with its tempting waysTried to entice my feet towards errant ways;I found you standing midway with gazing eyesA restraint what you’d think […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXVI Misconception and Misunderstandings -II (A) Philosophy and Metaphysics (Contd…) (2) Hinduism lacks a single central core or historical unity This narrative is a typical way of Western ethos of describing Indian ancient history and culture. During the British colonial era, the rulers, Western historians and scholars purportedly depicted it a civilization with narrow vision largely […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Sleek Mariners Sleek and robust body, with shades of steel and greyA distinct and torpedo snout capable of making sprayA curved, falcate dorsal fin cuts sharp across the blueWith the belly in lighter tones of pale and whitish hue. Through the blowhole vent, it draws the sudden airThen dives beneath the waves without a single careWith its […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Native Splendour Editor’s Choice A single blossom holds its serene graceA flash of magenta amidst the emerald spaceThe stem gives strength, branch leads to lightAs peach flower blossoms, pure and brightIt breathes a native fragrance of its ownAnd reveals its splendour fully, and alone. We too unfold our distinct, unique graceRooted in journeys in our own true […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Jewel Caterpillar Upon the rain-drenched foliage of vivid greenA living jewel glimmers in full bright and stainIn the pellucid beads of amber, gold and redSmart and quiet crawler makes its forest bed. Caterpillar is not venomous in its glass designWhile clear gelatinous armour reflects its shineYet a false alarm to predatory birds passing byWhat a glowing beacon […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 11, 2026September 11, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Silent Co-Farer We couldn’t perambulate through life togetherNor could live our vivid dreams as a dreamer;Yet somehow, through the lasting days and yearsA part of me kept walking with you as co-farer. And whenever life, with its tempting waysTried to entice my feet towards errant ways;I found you standing midway with gazing eyesA restraint what you’d think […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXVI Misconception and Misunderstandings -II (A) Philosophy and Metaphysics (Contd…) (2) Hinduism lacks a single central core or historical unity This narrative is a typical way of Western ethos of describing Indian ancient history and culture. During the British colonial era, the rulers, Western historians and scholars purportedly depicted it a civilization with narrow vision largely […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आस सूख चुके हैं प्रेमपात्र सब, मदिरा की गागर दे दो भूल चुका हूँ कौन कौन है, विस्मृति का आश्रय दे दो. ईश्वर सबकुछ भूल गया है, कृष्ण नही अब रथ पर हैंसत्य-प्रेम की राहों पर हम, फिर भी काँटे पथ पर हैं. जीवन बंधा-बंधा सा क्यों है, हाहाकार मचा यह क्यों है मानव संबंधों के तलतम में, यह भूकंपी […] Written by Santosh K Nema May 15, 2022November 18, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
आत्मिक लाख समझाने पर भी नहीं समझता आईना मेरा अंदर की टूटती नसें भी उकेर दीं बनाकर उसने दरकती लकीरें वो जो बैठे हैं गहरे दिल में मेरे आईना मेरा उन्हें भी हूबहू दिखाता है. कैसे छिपाऊँ दर्दे-दिल को सामने जब बैरी-मितवा हो ऐसा चुप हूँ मैं, चुप हैं वो, मंजर है खामोशी का यह कैसा. दिल की जिद है रग-रग में […] Written by Santosh K Nema April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
समय मेरा समय चुप है अपनी निष्ठुरता लिए बदल रहा है निरंतर. तुम समय हो मेरे समय जिसने प्यार दिया अनंत डुबोकर किया एकाकार खुशियों से अमृत सुख की स्मृतियों से साँस साँस में चलती अनवरत सामीप्य की अव्यक्त अनुभूतियों से. समय मेरा दूर असंबद्ध सा अबदर्शक सा बन बदल रहा है सहारे तन के मन के तुझसे जो बंधे थे अडिग अटूट […] Written by Santosh K Nema March 3, 2022March 5, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha Touch Now I get tired too soonSo I’m afraid of going farBut all this does not meanI’ve abandoned walks forever… And yes, I often feel lonelyEven amongst my own peopleBut all this does not meanI have stopped caring for all… I often remember our friendshipI still care for our relationshipBut how much I do,I have stopped […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked