poetry
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Do you feel the tingle of possibility in the air? A new project, a long-held dream, or simply a fresh chapter – whatever beckons, “Shubh Aarambh” (meaning “Auspicious Beginnings” in Hindi) offers a poetic companion. This verse serves as a guide and a source of inspiration, reminding us that with a positive mindset, clear…
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The club pulsed with the heartbeat of the night. The air thrummed with conversation and laughter, punctuated by the clinking of glasses. He, along with his friends, were caught in the comfortable rhythm of the evening, stories shared and drinks flowing freely. Then, a vision, a breathtaking apparition, moved across their field of vision.…
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In the tapestry of Hindu and Jain philosophies, a thread of consequence runs deep: rinanubandhan, the karmic debt we carry from past lives. This poem serves as a powerful anthem, a call to arms against the burdens that linger across lifetimes. It warns of the long-lasting ramifications of neglecting these debts, debts that bind…
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An Exchange with a Friend After ages, I happened upon a dear friend. What began as a casual meeting soon turned into a long, meandering conversation on all that once bound us—music, cinema, and poetry. He, an accomplished pianist, has been striking the keys for more than thirty years, conjuring melodies that seem to…
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“The Pretty Waif” is a harrowing poem that plunges us into the brutal world of human trafficking. The speaker confronts us with the image of a young girl, barely a teenager, trapped in a nightmarish reality. We are not offered a romanticized view of prostitution, but a stark portrayal of a life stolen,…
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