Daily Poetry — August 2, 2026

कुरुक्षेत्र (Kurukshetra)

Composed by रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर' (Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar')

Original Hindi

शान्ति नहीं तब तक, जब तक सुख-भाग न नर का सम हो। नहीं किसी को बहुत अधिक हो, नहीं किसी को कम हो। जब तक मनुज-मनुज का यह विभक्त नहीं मिट जाता, तब तक भू पर, स्वर्ग कहाँ? शान्ति कहाँ? सुख पाता? संघर्षों से जूझ रहे हैं, युग-युग से इंसान। सुख की खातिर, शांति की खातिर, त्याग रहा है प्राण।

English Translation

There is no peace until The share of happiness for every man is equal. Neither should anyone have too much, Nor should anyone have too little. Until this division Between man and man disappears, Where is heaven on earth? Where is peace? Where is happiness? Humans have been struggling with conflicts, For ages. For the sake of happiness, for the sake of peace, They sacrifice their lives.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

फिर भी आशा की किरण मंद नहीं होती कभी। मनुष्यता के दीप जलते चाहे कितनी हो तमी। नए सवेरे की पुकार हमेशा गूंजती रहेगी। मानवता की विजय-गाथा हर हृदय में जागेगी। भेदभाव की दीवारें एक दिन टूट जाएंगी। प्रेम और समता की ध्वजा जग में लहराएगी। तब ही धरा पर स्वर्ग होगा, सच्ची शान्ति पाएँगे हम।

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AI Echo (English)

Yet the ray of hope Never dims. Lamps of humanity keep burning No matter how dark it gets. The call for a new dawn Will always resonate. The saga of humanity's victory Will awaken in every heart. Walls of discrimination Will one day fall. The flag of love and equality Will wave across the world. Only then will heaven be on Earth, And we will find true peace.

Literary & Historical Context

"कुरुक्षेत्र" (Kurukshetra) is an epic poem by Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar', first published in 1946. It is a profound philosophical masterpiece that delves into the aftermath of the Mahabharata war, pondering questions of war, peace, justice, and human suffering. This excerpt from the first canto reflects Dinkar's strong humanistic and socialistic ideals. It eloquently argues that true peace cannot exist as long as there is inequality in the distribution of happiness and resources among people. Dinkar, a prominent figure of the Chhayavad (Romanticism) and later the Uttar-Chhayavad (Post-Romanticism) era, was also a national poet (Rashtrakavi) whose works often carried a strong message of social justice, national pride, and human values. "Kurukshetra" is considered one of his most significant works, known for its profound introspection and powerful expression of ethical dilemmas. It encourages reflection on the root causes of conflict and advocates for a society built on equality and shared well-being.

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