Poem The Scaly-Foot Snail Deep within the ocean where reigns endless darkThe scaly-foot snail braves thermal currents’ sparkWhere sulphur plumes and caustic vapours riseThese iron-armoured crawlers survive and thrive. No common fragile shell protects its crawling formInstead, a metallic fort is built against the stormBorn out of iron sulphides, forged in deep-sea firesWhere the ocean’s crushing weight in vain […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem The Emerald Swindler We call this creature the emerald swindlerWho robs the alga of its vital green colourA gentle leaf-like drifter in the tidal scene Unfurling its back to catch the sun’s sheen. It splits the cell, yet holds the green heartForgoing its food intake for a higher partBy indulging in kleptoplasty, an amazing artIt merges with plants […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Shape-Shifting Titan A translucent vagabond of the stagnant pondMapping the shadows of the depths beyondBody has no rigid contour, chassis or shellWith a plasmic universe inside a single cell. A shape-shifting titan of gel and liquid streamAn ever-shifting silhouette, a living-flowing dreamIt extends pseudopodia, pushing outward wideWhere the quiet, drifted water-currents glide. Engulfing unwary prey in a […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Subterranean Wonder Below sun-scorched lands of the rainbow nationA strange and fascinating wonder lies unseenRain is scarce and life thrives on adaptationAway from eyes, the fields are seldom green. No foliage unfolds, no shoot greets the sunIts body hides below, like roots of ancient originNo chlorophyll is there to turn the light to foodIt draws life entirely […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem Godavan In Thar’s wide realm, it walks the desert floorAnd treads the plains where arid spirits soarGodavan – a heavy wayfarer that seldom fliesAnd rules the trails beneath the blazing skies. With stately height and crested crown of blackGreat Indian Bustard walks lonely desert trackA neck of pristine white and deep brown wingsIt displays regal sight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem A Glazed Artisan A rigid vault where vivid hues gleamA hardened crown at nature’s extremeEight clustered eyes ready to scan the airAnd six-pointed horns to guard her lair. A vivid gold and crimson-pointed crownAbove the tangled leaves of forest brownBeneath, her hidden spinnerets alignTo weave vault of the choicest design. Unmoving as a stone of polished glazeEntrapping flight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 26, 2026September 27, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem The Parrot Pitcher In overcast mires, as ancient mosses creepIt’s a quiet mimic where the waters sleepThe Parrot Pitcher rears its painted head—A crimson, low-slung, living, verdant bed. Upon its globose cowl, a hooked beak standsTempting the wanderers, a honey trap expandsWhile clear, translucent windows trick the lightA maze of colour in the damp, dark night. Down below, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 26, 2026September 26, 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
Poem The Monarch of Abyssal Blue From icy poles to warm tropical equator seasThe monarch of the abyssal blue rides the tidesBox-like brow; dark, scarred and weathered skinA big, pulsating heart beats steady deep within. The awesome sperm whale rules deep blue seaWith a massive square head for all world to seeInside sits the largest brain any animal can claimAnd its […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poem The Trembling Giant In Utah forests where the high winds blow,A single Pando life begins to stretch and growNot thousands of trees there stand aloneBut a vast giant comprised of root and bone. Beneath the soil, a secret network weavesMagnificent “Trembling Giant” of myriad leavesWhen autumn arrives, a single golden shadePaints every branch across the mountain glade. Though […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXVII Misconception and Misunderstandings – III (B) Sociology and Culture For the last few centuries, Sanatana Dharma has frequently been analysed and evaluated, particularly by the Western sources, through their socio-religious lenses, thereby reducing an open, vibrant and liberal millennia-old cultural matrix into some rigid stereotypes. Critics and outside scholars/observers often confuse late-historical distortions, local customs, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Wrapping, No Gift Tailored trim with a practiced poise,He makes a rather spectacular noise;Citing from books, skipped at school,He plays the sage to hide the fool. What a painted stage and grand design,Where all that glitters claims to shine;He wades through puddles, calls them deep,And peddles the dreams he cannot keep. He weaves a web of borrowed threads,And […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Harvest of Nevermore He dithered too long at crossroads of his heartUnsure what to speak, irresolute where to startWhile his love stood waiting, tender yet so boldHe watched its fleeting light turn pale and cold. It’s too late to realize what silence had concealedSome wounds are born of truths, never revealedA wavering heart might lose what once was […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
क्षितिज का दीया अब यह न तो अनुराग की आसक्ति है,न ही स्मृतियों को संजोए रखने की याचना,यह तो मात्र अनंत शून्य के पार तैरती हुई…एक निःशब्द, मूक मनोकामना है—सीमाओं के भूगोल में घिरी, एकअदृश्य, निश्छल चेतना का स्पंदन मात्र,जो समाज अथवा नैतिकता के दायरों,सीमाओं या मर्यादाओं को स्वीकार कर भीदिशाहीन गगन में पंख फैलाती है. कारण..!वर्षों पूर्व […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 7, 2026October 7, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Godavan In Thar’s wide realm, it walks the desert floorAnd treads the plains where arid spirits soarGodavan – a heavy wayfarer that seldom fliesAnd rules the trails beneath the blazing skies. With stately height and crested crown of blackGreat Indian Bustard walks lonely desert trackA neck of pristine white and deep brown wingsIt displays regal sight […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 6, 2026October 6, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Hindu, Hinduism and Hindustan: Part LXXXVII Misconception and Misunderstandings – III (B) Sociology and Culture For the last few centuries, Sanatana Dharma has frequently been analysed and evaluated, particularly by the Western sources, through their socio-religious lenses, thereby reducing an open, vibrant and liberal millennia-old cultural matrix into some rigid stereotypes. Critics and outside scholars/observers often confuse late-historical distortions, local customs, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
All Wrapping, No Gift Tailored trim with a practiced poise,He makes a rather spectacular noise;Citing from books, skipped at school,He plays the sage to hide the fool. What a painted stage and grand design,Where all that glitters claims to shine;He wades through puddles, calls them deep,And peddles the dreams he cannot keep. He weaves a web of borrowed threads,And […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 9, 2026October 9, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Harvest of Nevermore He dithered too long at crossroads of his heartUnsure what to speak, irresolute where to startWhile his love stood waiting, tender yet so boldHe watched its fleeting light turn pale and cold. It’s too late to realize what silence had concealedSome wounds are born of truths, never revealedA wavering heart might lose what once was […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 8, 2026October 8, 2026 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, 2020February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked