Daily Poetry — August 10, 2026

हिमालय (Himalaya)

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

Original Hindi

मेरे नगपति, मेरे विशाल! साकार, दिव्य, गौरव विराट, पौरुष के पुंजीभूत ज्वाल! मेरी जननी के हिम-किरीट! मेरे भारत के दिव्य भाल! मेरे नगपति, मेरे विशाल! युग-युग अजेय, निर्बन्ध, मुक्त, युग-युग गर्वोन्नत, नित महान, निस्सीम व्योम में तान रहा युग-युग से कौन है जो खड़ा? अविचल ध्यान में मग्न मान! मेरे नगपति, मेरे विशाल!

English Translation

My king of mountains, my colossal one! Embodied, divine, glorious, immense, A concentrated blaze of masculine might! The snow-crown of my motherland! The divine forehead of my India! My king of mountains, my colossal one! Invincible for ages, unbound, free, Ever proud, eternally great for ages, Who is it that stands for ages, Stretching into the boundless sky? Lost in unwavering meditation, revered! My king of mountains, my colossal one!

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AI Echo (Hindi)

हाँ, तुम ही हो मेरे भारत का अभिमान! तपस्या तेरी, धैर्य तेरा अटल है, सदियों से तू खड़ा, युगों का साक्षी, तेरी छाँव में पनपी सभ्यता विशाल। तेरे शिखरों से फूटी नदियाँ पवित्र, जीवन देती इस भू-भाग को हर पल। शांत खड़ा है तू, पर शक्ति का स्रोत, जागृत करता है हर हृदय में बल।

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AI Echo (English)

Yes, you are indeed the pride of my India! Your penance, your patience is unyielding, You stand for centuries, a witness to ages, Under your shade, a vast civilization flourished. From your peaks sprang sacred rivers, Giving life to this land every moment. You stand silent, yet a fount of strength, Awakening might in every heart.

Literary & Historical Context

Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' (1908-1987) was a prominent figure in modern Hindi literature, often hailed as a 'Rashtrakavi' (national poet) for his patriotic and emotionally charged poetry. 'हिमालय' is one of his iconic poems, celebrating the majesty and profound significance of the Himalayan range. In this excerpt, Dinkar personifies the Himalayas as a colossal, divine, and unyielding entity that symbolizes the strength, pride, and ancient wisdom of India. He portrays it as the 'snow-crown' of the motherland and the 'divine forehead' of India, a timeless guardian that has witnessed ages and stands firm in its 'unwavering meditation'. The poem reflects Dinkar's characteristic 'Veer Ras' (heroic sentiment) blended with 'Shrungaar Ras' (romantic sentiment for the nation), evoking a deep sense of reverence and national pride. Its powerful imagery and emotive language solidify its place as a cherished work in Hindi literature.

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