Poem Splash It’s once again hereThe Festival of colorsThe music of celebrationEveryone having fun and frolicAt home, workplace and on roadsDrenched in splash of rainbow colors. It appears only I am lostIn body, mind and thoughtsWhere are those golden daysWhen we together had funDipped in a hue of trust and loveWith magnificent splash of colors But while […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 23, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem New Year Eve It’s a season of greetingsAnd celebrationEmails, SMSs have replacedAge old greeting cardsThough still preferred by few. Night long partiesAnd sponsored programmesSober and wildIn houses, clubs, hotels and farmsEat, drink and danceTill fatigue overcomesTheir body and soul.People make resolutionSet targets for self and othersExchange giftsWith or without intentions. In a few days thenEuphoria dies downThings are […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 22, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Incredible Congregation The complexity and coloursOf the Indian culture are so uniqueThe variety and ways the people lookThe language, cuisine and dress codeThe fairs, festivals, music and danceEvery thing is so different and changesEvery hundred to hundred-fifty miles. And you have a feel of all this in one placeOn a visit to Allahabad during the MahakumbhAn incredible […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 19, 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
Poem Happy Holi Red, green, blue and yellowRainbow colours of all huesAlways remind me of you….Because just like these coloursYou are vibrant and spontaneousVulnerable yet fond of joy and fun May the festival of coloursPaint your life with the joy of festive spiritSplashes of colours and sprinkles of fun…May your life be blessed foreverWith the hues of happiness […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Festival of Light Returns O Diwali, the Festival of LightsWe welcome you here yet againAuspicious five-day celebrationIs every devout Hindu’s aspiration You offer a season of merry-makingWith the fireworks and sparklersRegalia, sweets and splendid giftsStrings of LED lights and traditional diyas Festivities offer till you are aroundMind-boggling days of celebrationMoments of pure joy and togethernessWith friends, relatives and loved […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 17, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Darkness to Light The kartik amavasya,The darkest night of yearBrings Deepawali –The festival of lights… An opportunity for dark forcesBlack magic and occult ritualsTo alcoholism and gamblingFor those who live in darkness… But the essence of the festival isTamso ma jyotir gamaya –Lead us from darkness to lightThe eternal and everlastingJnana – the knowledge and wisdomFor our internal […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 7, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Colours Editor’s choice When you were around in lifePink and blue were my favouriteThen you had far away goneColours in life did not remainWhat was still left behindIt’s all only black and white. May you live in everlasting blissI have accepted loss with graceIn this long journey without coloursHoli too has neither flair nor flavourYou look […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020April 7, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Celebrating Freedom On the eve of IndependenceLet us remember our heroesWho gave up their livesIn the struggle for freedom. Of course our nation is freeBut we are yet to become freeFrom evils of poverty, illiteracyFavouritism and corruption. So while celebrating our freedomLet’s also do some introspectionTo make our humble contributionEradicating these evils from nation. 30,019 total views, 60 views […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 16, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Visit to Alma Mater for Alumni Meet 2025 Revisiting the past always carries a mixed baggage and emotions for the most people and I do not wish to claim being a different person. As an alma mater of the University of Lucknow, India, I carry umpteen moments and sweet and sour memories of joy and sorrow during those formative years. I had joined […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 30, 2025December 5, 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
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
A Visit to Alma Mater for Alumni Meet 2025 Revisiting the past always carries a mixed baggage and emotions for the most people and I do not wish to claim being a different person. As an alma mater of the University of Lucknow, India, I carry umpteen moments and sweet and sour memories of joy and sorrow during those formative years. I had joined […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 30, 2025December 5, 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
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXV Pilgrimage-I Nearly all communities and religions in the world attach significance to places which have some connection with any worldly or supernatural act(s) or event(s) of the divine (God) or His messenger(s); the birth, enlightenment or death of founder and saints; sites of the spiritual calling or awakening; supposedly a dwelling or living place of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 31, 2022November 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Gulmohar Again In a life dull and forlornOwing to devastation and fearCaused by the alien coronavirusAs I venture out after weeksFrom my humble yet safe homeIn this rather isolated yet sheltered lane… Oh! It’s the month of May againThe time for Gulmohar to go greenAnd blooming full swing againIn the lane flanked by umpteenGulmohars forming a canopy […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh May 11, 2021November 8, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Whose God is This Anyway? God (Brahman) is the highest... Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh February 24, 2021March 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
ज्यों-ज्यों बूड़ो श्याम रंग बसन्त विहार कालोनी की परंपरानुसार... Written by Gita Singh February 22, 2021September 21, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked