A HEART FULL TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL HEROES 26/11/2012

 

In the Blessed memory of those courageous Indians

soldiers, police officers who died in the struggle for

Deadliest terror attack.

For they who at the call of the duty

Left all that was dear to them

Endured hardships, faced dangers and

Finally passed out of sight of men

Thousands of men and women have given their lives

Some one they never knew nor will ever meet

So today we say a little prayer of thanks to those

        Countless persons who paid the price of their life for motherland.

My mind raced back to my school days when I learned a Hindi poem by Pt. Makhanlal Chaturvedi called "PUSHP KI ABHILASHA" and of course My most favorite poems of my school because this is an excellent devotion towards the Hindi poetry. In school days I just mugged it up because it was part of our course and felt little bit difficulty in remembering these tough words. But one day when I forget the lines while telling the poem because of blind mugg, my teacher told me to understand the meaning of the poem and study then you will never forget this poem in your life. When it has been translated to me by my loving sister Sheena v bhaskaran I dont know why somehow these lines have got etched in my mind forever. I find these lines very close to my heart since the time I read this poem first time in 8th standard; I will recite this poem daily just like a prayer. Poet has rightly placed the patriots at the highest place.  

                                       

                              Pushp Ki Abhilasha

 Chah Nahin Mai SurBala Ke
Gehnon Mein Guntha Jaaon
Chah Nahin Premi Mala Mein
Bindh, Pyari Ko Lalchaon
Chah Nahin Samraton Ke
Shav Par, He Hari Dala Jaaon
Chah Nahin Devon Ke Sar Par
Chadhon, Bhagya Par Itraoon
Mujhey Tod Lena Banmali,
Us Path Par Tum Dena Phaink
Matra Bhoomi Per Sheesh Chadhaney,
Jis Path Jaayen Veer Anek

When Translated in English:

I do not wish to be a part of the ornaments of the daughter of Gods,I do not wish to lure sweet love being a part of lover's garland for herI do not wish O God, to be offered on the dead-bodies of great kings I do not wish to adorn the foreheads of Gods and be proud of my luck.
O Gardener! Please pluck me and throw me on the street
where the brave men offering their head for the motherland tread!

This is no doubt best piece of poetry from Makhanlal. It accurately represents the pride and passion for the nation. This poem tells us dedication and patriotism towards our country. The poem is really soul stirring. Salute to him who wrote these lines and salute to them who shed their blood for our great motherland. I never heard a poem like pushp ki abhilasha, till now which tells us our dedication and patriotism towards our country. This is one of the best poems I still remember from my schoolbook, not because of its contents but because of its feel. An all time childhood favourite poem, and today I am sharing this with my mail as a tribute to all the soldiers who lost their lives in Taj tragedy.

I pray for the flower's wish to be granted.

*Peace*

Lets bow our head and say a little prayer of thanks to those countless brave soldiers who paid and sacrifice their life for defence of our nation.Perhaps this tribute of mine won't be able to add anything new or glorious to their life but yet my heart rending love & respect and it shall remain till my last breath.