Daily Poetry — September 25, 2026

अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा

Composed by जयशंकर प्रसाद

Original Hindi

अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा। जहाँ पहुँच अनजान क्षितिज को मिलता एक सहारा। सरस तामरस गर्भ विभा पर, नाच रही तरुशिखा मनोहर। छिटका जीवन हरियाली पर, मंगल कुंकुम सारा। लघु सुरधनु से पंख पसारे, शीतल मलय समीर सहारे। उड़ते खग जिस ओर मुँह किए, समझ नीड़ निज प्यारा। बरसाती आँखों के बादल, बनते जहाँ भरे करुणा जल। लहरें टकराती अनंत की, पाकर जहाँ किनारा।

English Translation

Crimson, this our honeyed land. Where the unknown horizon finds a comforting hand. On the tender lotus's glowing heart, lovely tree-tops dance. Life's greenery is strewn with auspicious vermilion's glance. With small rainbow wings spread wide, borne by cool Malayan breeze, Birds fly towards their cherished nest, finding solace with ease. Clouds of rainy eyes gather, filling with compassion's tears, Where waves of infinity meet, finding their shores, calming fears.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

इस पुण्य भूमि का कण-कण पावन, अमरत्व का है जहाँ निनाद। ज्ञान, कर्म और भक्ति का संगम, मिटाता हर विषाद। प्रकृति की गोद में पली सभ्यता, सदियों से अटल, अविचल। अतिथि देवो भव का मंत्र गुंजित, स्नेह से भरा हर पल। हर साँस में है देश प्रेम का, अद्भुत, गहरा अनुराग। यह भूमि है त्याग की गाथा, फैलाती नव जीवन का राग। गौरवशाली अतीत की धरोहर, भविष्य का उज्वल आधार। यह भारत है, जहाँ प्रेम की धारा बहती अविराम, अपार।

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AI Echo (English)

Every particle of this sacred land is holy, where immortality echoes. A confluence of knowledge, action, and devotion, dispelling all sorrows. A civilization nurtured in nature's lap, steadfast and unwavering for centuries. The mantra "Guest is God" resounds, every moment filled with love and pleasantries. In every breath is the marvelous, deep affection of patriotism. This land is a saga of sacrifice, spreading the melody of new life's rhythm. A heritage of glorious past, a bright foundation for the future. This is India, where the stream of love flows ceaseless, pure.

Literary & Historical Context

"अरुण यह मधुमय देश हमारा" (Crimson, this our honeyed land) is a famous patriotic song from Jaishankar Prasad's seminal historical play *Chandragupta* (1931). Sung by the Greek princess Cornelia, who, having traveled to India, expresses her awe and love for the country, the poem beautifully describes the natural splendor, cultural richness, and spiritual essence of India. Prasad, a towering figure of the Chhayavaad (Romanticism) era in Hindi literature, employs rich imagery and evocative language to portray India as a land of warmth, compassion, and welcoming spirit, where even the unknown finds solace and belonging. The poem reflects the nationalist sentiments prevalent during the Indian independence movement, subtly highlighting India's ancient glory and its inherent capacity to embrace and nurture. Its significance lies in its lyrical beauty, profound patriotism, and its representation of the Chhayavaadi style characterized by personification, vivid natural descriptions, and deep emotional resonance.

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