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Patradoot Or the Messenger 26/Many

Patradoot or The Messenger26 /Many English version by Ravindra K Kapoor Originally written in Hindi by my Late father Dr. Amar Nath Kapoor These Indian women, who were called salves of man, And even showed as degraded by the writer publisher Ms. Mayo, You would see, what courage and bravery they have shown, You can witness and see from your eyes, dear letter. You will see them fighting fearlessly, dear letter, While wearing beautiful saffron color sarees, As if, the goddess of courage is giving them strength, To peacefully face lathe's and beatings on them, Some where you will witness on your way, dear letter, How bravely these women are struggling, while bearing, Tortures and lathe’s in love of their motherland, They go even to jails without fearing cruealities. Such was the courage faced by brave and bold Indira,* The only daughter of Kamla* on Zero Road, dear letter, When she saved the honor of national flag, While fearlessly struggling to carry on the procession. Ravindra Kanpur India 6th August 2010 to continue in 27 *Kamala …Full name Mrs. Kamla Nehru. The reference is for the mother of Mrs. Indira Gandhi or the late 1st woman Prime Minister of India.. Kamla Nehru wife of Jawaharlal Lal Nehru. She was a great social worker and Freedom fighter. My mother or the writer's ( Dr. Amar Nath Kapoor ) wife to whom the entire Patradoot is dedicated used to go with Late Kamla Nehru, as her regular companion to awaken the women and men living even in poverty and slums areas of Allahabad * Indira or Mrs. Indira Gandhi. The reference is of Mrs. Indira Gandhi, who later on became the Prime Minister of India. She was taking part in the non-violent movement of Mahatma Gandhi, even while she was quite young. Indira Gandhi was also from Allahabad. Protected as per Poetry Soup’s copy write protections Note: If any reader who is not a member of Poetry soup has any question or queries, they can send me an email on kapoor_skk@yahoo.com Patradoot in Hindi was originally written by my father late Dr. Amar Nath Kapoor in 1932, when he was imprisoned by the British, as he was fighting for India's freedom under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. After India’s independence as a true follower of Gandhi Dr. Amar Nath Kapoor left active politics and devoted rest of his life in writing easy mass literature and wrote many Dramas, Poetry books, epics. All his other literary works were mainly written from 1955 to 1990. He left this mortal world in 1994.

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Date: 8/7/2010 8:49:00 AM
Beautiful Ravindra, what a lovely way to start my morning! Your poem takes me away to my special place place of imagination. Your continued stories brighten my day with the shine that your father poetry are well blessed (rest his soul)You are a wonderful man, keep his wonderful stories and poetry alive. Enjoyed as the Messenger continues. Have a nice one..,Poet D.
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Date: 8/6/2010 12:05:00 PM
Most beautiful Ravindra.. a special blend of India and flavor of words combined.. enjoyed my friend.. happy weekend..with luv..
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Date: 8/6/2010 9:44:00 AM
A little history lesson in this one as well! typo I think for slaves in line one! It is a always a pleasure to read from your father's series of letters, dear. LUv, Andrea
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