Article This Diwali Auspicious festive occasion of DiwaliThe Festival of Lights is here, yet againWith the familiar regalia and splendourHindu folks indulging in merry-makingOwn houses adorned with the propitiousTraditional diyas and strings of LED lightsShare homemade dishes, sweets & gifts…Splendid show of fireworks and sparklers. Past these decorations & manifestationsFancy rows of lamps and flames of candlesMagnificent fireworks, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Festival of Colours Editor’s Choice The sacred fire flames of Holika-dahanOn the auspicious eve of Holi reminds…The dark shadow of evil cannot prevailOver vibrant glow of truth and devotion. It has been a Sanatana tradition for agesAs rainbow colours blend with each otherForgetting all ill-will, cribs and grievancesNot only friends, even foes hug each other. May Holi colours […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Maha Kumbh 2025 Editor’s Choice In a global perspective,For the millions of HindusAs also believers worldwideA holy dip at the Triveni-SangamThe confluence of majestic holy riversGanga, Yamuna & legendary SarasvatiDuring the Maha Kumbh at PrayagrajHas remained a matter of religiositySymbolic to a deep faith and conviction. But for me it’s an iconic eventOf the Sanatana culture & traditionIn […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Sankranti The Makar Sankranti this yearIs more pious and singular event.One of the famous Hindu festivalsDedicated to the solar deity, Surya…Based on the planetary movementsIt’s an instance of transition of SunFrom zodiac Sagittarius to CapricornFrom the south to north hemisphereMarking onset of change in season.The occasion is widely celebratedBy various names in different partsAs new dawn […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh January 14, 2025January 15, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Eve of New Year Here’s yet another eve of a New YearPrecursor to dawn of a new beginningEnthusiasts ready to join celebrationsWith the renewed passion and vigourFresh commitments and resolutions. For the sake of acquittances and kin Perforce I would join gala like othersYet with a heavy heart I wonderWhy on this cheery eve of 2025…? There is no […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2024January 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Divine Diwali Editor’s Choice It’s a season of the divine festival of lightsAuspicious Diwali with joy and happinessFor ordinary folks, it’s just a magic of lightsBut for Hindu masses, a “Festival of Lights”Worshipping auspicious deities with delightFor connoisseurs, it’s beautiful and bright. Diwali season is indeed a wonderful timeTo join hands with the family and friendsMutually, to […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Independence Day Once again, the nation is in a mood to enjoyWith patriotic fervour the Independence DayA recurring saga on 15 August since countryAcquired freedom from British rule & slavery. There are people taking freedom as a ticketFor arbitrary, bacchanal and unruly conductOne can see many others too, truly liberatedConducting in a fashion resolute and steadfast. In […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh August 15, 2024August 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem होली मुबारक हार्दिक होली मुबारक, हो आप सबको।मैं सबके आनंद की, अर्ज करूं रब को।। अमृत पान नसीब हो, हर जुबां लब को।सजाए चांद सितारे, आपकी हर शब को।। देख सकें हर सबब में, भी बेसबब को।श्रृष्टि हित में छोड़ें, अपने मतलब को।। आपकी हर ख्वाइश को, मैं रखूंगा रब को।बता सकते हो, जब फुरसत हो आपको।। […] Written by Surata Ram March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem The Republic Chorale Recalling on auspicious Republic Day, the 26th January 2024,How the shackles of foreign rule, our countless heroes tore.The brunt of unfathomable torture and humiliation they bore!We bow in reverence to the martyrs and earnestly we adore. But for their sacrifices, we wouldn’t have this gaiety and galoreEnjoying our freedom with a ceiling over us and […] Written by Surata Ram February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem New Year & Macrocosm Editor’s Choice I am in stupor gazing into the aeons‘New Year Day‘ comes once in a yearCarrying renewed hopes & aspirationsFor the better and a healthier tomorrow… Across the globe, most people indulge intoCelebrations in a joyful and exuberant wayTaking fresh commitments and resolutions:The planet is standstill for one whole day! Did anything really ever […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Transcending Love Editor’s Pick Resounding echoes of the absenceMuffled whispers of the memoriesLifeless beats of the hollowed heartAre aide-memoire of one’s dire loss Throbbing agony of an aching soulMelancholy of an ever longing heartPining sensation of a nostalgic waitLive eternal legacy of one’s yearning An intense and timeless aching voidAn unbearable, gnawing emptinessA lonesome heart’s imposing strainMirror […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 28, 2025November 29, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trust Like A Kid In a lifetime, if you trust someoneTrust like a little-one, babe in armsWhen an affectionate father throwsHim (or her) to a height up in the air… Rather than being scared or cryingCarefree little kid smiles and laughsDue to cutie pie’s innate confidenceFor sure, father would take in arms. Like twin, together go Love and trust […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Grotesque This person is utterly outlandishOr so to say simply grotesqueWhether it be gross appearanceOr his conduct and demeanourIt’s unconventional & disturbingSimply summarized as appalling! Too subjective to use “Grotesque”But one cannot bear him too longTo endure queer physical featuresBizarre etiquette and mannerismsSo often exaggerated expressionsUnfolding discomfiture and unease. One wonders about likely reasonFor forming such […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anger and Mistrust Spoil Relationships Editor’s Pick Among universal negative attributes, anger and mistrust are twosome that cause maximum discomfort and harm to the practicing person and his (or her) relationship with others. We all know that the sour relationship may become a toxic exchange of hurtful words and utterances, impaired trust, and emotional and physical abuse. Anger is one […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anger & Mistrust Among human negative attributesAnger and mistrust are twosomesWith a potential of colossal impactIn inflicting a maximum discomfort. They foster the culture of suspicionTrigger in mind alarm & trepidationRender isolated to cause lonelinessErode relationships and friendships. The consequent impact is disastrousTraumatized with torn relationshipsLoss of confidence and self-respectThereby forging a toxic environment. And what it means […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Transcending Love Editor’s Pick Resounding echoes of the absenceMuffled whispers of the memoriesLifeless beats of the hollowed heartAre aide-memoire of one’s dire loss Throbbing agony of an aching soulMelancholy of an ever longing heartPining sensation of a nostalgic waitLive eternal legacy of one’s yearning An intense and timeless aching voidAn unbearable, gnawing emptinessA lonesome heart’s imposing strainMirror […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 28, 2025November 29, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trust Like A Kid In a lifetime, if you trust someoneTrust like a little-one, babe in armsWhen an affectionate father throwsHim (or her) to a height up in the air… Rather than being scared or cryingCarefree little kid smiles and laughsDue to cutie pie’s innate confidenceFor sure, father would take in arms. Like twin, together go Love and trust […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Grotesque This person is utterly outlandishOr so to say simply grotesqueWhether it be gross appearanceOr his conduct and demeanourIt’s unconventional & disturbingSimply summarized as appalling! Too subjective to use “Grotesque”But one cannot bear him too longTo endure queer physical featuresBizarre etiquette and mannerismsSo often exaggerated expressionsUnfolding discomfiture and unease. One wonders about likely reasonFor forming such […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 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
Greed For Power Among all temptations in life of a man, perhaps the greed for power is the strongest one. The obvious reasons appear to be that when one is empowered, all other luxuries and antiquities of life automatically fall in line. Hence it is not surprising that people craving for the power adopt and exploit all overt […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fairy Tale Like a fairy descended from the paradiseShe was beautiful no less than Snow WhiteLike an angel she was generous and kindThe flowers bloomed whenever she smiled. She was standing my way with open armsAnd I knew well this was real not a dreamYet kept struggling to overcome my inertiaAnd in the process I rendered her […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2020March 13, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked