Daily Poetry — August 16, 2026

अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा

Composed by जयशंकर प्रसाद

Original Hindi

अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा।\nजहाँ पहुँच अनजान क्षितिज को मिलता एक सहारा॥\nसरस तामरस गर्भ विभा पर, नाच रही तरुशिखा मनोहर।\nछिटका जीवन हरियाली पर, मंगल कुंकुम सारा॥\nलघु सुरधनु से पंख पसारे, शीतल मलय समीर सहारे।\nउड़ते खग जिस ओर मुँह किये, समझ नीड़ निज प्यारा॥\nबरसाती आँखों के बादल, बनते जहाँ भरे करुणा जल।\nलहरें टकरातीं अनन्त की, पाकर जहाँ किनारा॥

English Translation

This our sweet, crimson land.\nWhere the unknown horizon finds a resting strand.\nUpon the joyous lotus' heart, delightful tree-tops dance.\nScattered life's green expanse, auspicious vermilion's glance.\nWith tiny rainbow wings unfurled, on cool Malayan breeze they soar.\nBirds fly towards a chosen goal, their cherished nest to restore.\nClouds from tearful eyes, where compassion's waters swell.\nWaves of infinity crash, finding their shore to tell.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

वही भूमि यह, पावन अतिशय, ज्ञान जहाँ बहता निर्भय।\nसभ्यताओं की प्रथम किरण, जहाँ उगी, मिटा तम गहन।\nअतिथि देवो भव का मंत्र, गूँजे जहाँ हर यंत्र।\nसंस्कृति के अमृत सरोवर, शांति मिले हर मन भर।\nऋषि-मुनियों के तप की गाथा, लिखे इतिहास की पोथी।\nप्रेम और त्याग की धारा, बहती जहाँ अनमोथी।\nकर्मठता का दीप जलाए, अंधियारा हरदम हटाए।\nयह मेरा भारत, मेरा महान, अमर रहेगा इसका मान।

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AI Echo (English)

This same land, most sacred and pure, where knowledge flows without fear.\nThe first ray of civilizations, where darkness deep disappeared.\nThe mantra "Guest is God" resonates, in every heart's sphere.\nIn culture's nectar-filled lake, peace fills every soul here.\nSages' and saints' tales of penance, history's grand book write clear.\nA stream of love and sacrifice, flows here, precious and dear.\nThe lamp of diligence brightly lit, dispelling darkness year by year.\nThis is my India, my great land, its honor forever near.

Literary & Historical Context

"अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा" is a highly celebrated patriotic song from Jaishankar Prasad's historical play 'Chandragupta' (1931). It is sung by the Greek character, Cornelia, daughter of Seleucus Nicator, upon her first view of India. The poem captures the profound beauty, hospitality, and ancient glory of India through the eyes of an outsider who is captivated by its serene and welcoming spirit. It evokes a romanticized image of India as a land of natural splendor, warmth, compassion, and spiritual depth, where everyone finds refuge and peace. This poem is a cornerstone of 'Chhayavaad' (Romanticism) in Hindi literature, known for its lyrical quality, rich imagery, and profound emotional resonance, portraying India not just as a geographical entity but as a nurturing motherland.

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