Daily Poetry — September 23, 2026

हिमाद्रि तुंग श्रृंग से

Composed by जयशंकर प्रसाद

Original Hindi

हिमाद्रि तुंग श्रृंग से प्रबुद्ध शुद्ध भारती स्वयंप्रभा समुज्ज्वला स्वतंत्रता पुकारती। अमर वीरों की भाषा पुण्य भूमि का ये देश ज्ञान, शौर्य का प्रकाश रहा है यह हमारा।

English Translation

From the lofty, towering peak of the Himalayas, Awakened, pure Bharati (India), Self-luminous, resplendent, Freedom calls out. This land is the language of immortal heroes, A sacred land, The light of knowledge and valor, This has always been ours.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

सदियों से अटल खड़ा, गौरव का यह निशान। त्याग और तप की गाथा, गाता यह हिंदुस्तान। नहीं झुका, न झुकेगा, शौर्य का यह प्रमाण। विश्व गुरु फिर बनेगा, हमारा भारत महान।

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AI Echo (English)

Standing firm for centuries, This symbol of glory. The tale of sacrifice and penance, This Hindustan sings. It never bowed, nor ever will, This proof of valor. A world guru it will become again, Our great India.

Literary & Historical Context

"Himadri Tung Shring Se" (From the Lofty Peaks of the Himalayas) is a highly celebrated patriotic song from Jaishankar Prasad's historical play 'Skandagupta'. Written in the 'Chhayavadi' (Romanticism) era of Hindi literature, this poem embodies the spirit of national pride, freedom, and the glorious heritage of India. Prasad, a pioneer of Chhayavad, uses vivid imagery of the Himalayas as a symbol of India's eternal strength and purity, portraying India as a self-luminous entity that calls for freedom. The poem invokes a sense of valor, knowledge, and an unwavering spirit of self-determination, resonating deeply with the nationalist sentiments prevalent during the early 20th century. It emphasizes the sacredness of the land and its history of brave heroes and intellectual prowess, making it an iconic piece of Indian patriotic literature.

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