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O Sailor a Hindi Poem In English

Sailor - A Hindi Poem in English

I am giving below a Hindi Poem of a great Indian Hindi writer Jai Shankar Prasad (30 January 1890 – 15 November 1937). I have translated this short Poem in English and I am placing it here on PS in both English and Hindi to bring both Hindi and English Poets a little more closely in understanding each other. This Poem is a token of my efforts to high light some beautiful works of Hindi in English and likewise some wonderful poetry of English in Hindi. Jai Shankar Prasad is considered to be one of the most famous figures in modern Hindi literature. Hope to have your attention on this new venture.

Sailor - A Hindi Poem in English

Translated stanza in English

O Sailor! You have brought me
On this deserted beach
While sailing on rugged waves
Has anyone ever come to this arduous place? 01

Hindi stanza lines in English

Naavik is soone tat par
kin lahron me khe laaya
Is biihad belaa me kyaa
Ab taq thaa koi aaya. 01

Translated stanza in English
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To which shore I go back again
In the shabby lap of darkness
Without any temptation for life
In its painful deceits full of bluff. 02

Hindi stanza lines in English

Us paar kahaan fir jaaoon
Tm ke malin anchal me
Jivan kaa lobh nahin
Wah vednaa chadmamaya chal me.02

Translated stanza in English

On the path of reversal
Footprints can't be found
The deserted heart has shrouded
In the stream of overflowing tears. 03

Hindi stanza lines in English

Pratyaavartan ke path me
Pad chinh na shesh rahaa hai
Dooba hai hradaya marusthal
Aansoon nad umad rahaa hai.

Originally written by Jai Shankar Prasad

Translated by

Ravindra K Kapoor
Kanpur India 22nd May 2016

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/27/2016 4:13:00 AM

Contd. I would like to have a copy of his poetry, especially works from his Kamayani, in English. I don't know if it is even available. I thank you for your beautiful translation from this greatest master poet. #7 Hugs, Connie ; )

Ravindra K Kapoor
Date: 6/2/2016 10:28:00 AM

Your words are precious for me dear friend Connie. I am surprised by your keen interest and liking this great Hindi poet because I never could dream that you have read some of his works. He was a great writer and a favorite of mine. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra K Kapoor

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/27/2016 4:12:00 AM

How beautifully you have translated this awesome poem by this impressive master Ravindra. You have captured the soul essence of his poem. My favorite of his works is the Kamayani.... "Honey-tingling and cool-blushing, Never-fading and sweet-smiling, The many-unfolding golden lotus The image be of my heart’s devotion,"contd.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2016 3:37:00 PM

wonderful poetry and beautifully translated by you, Ravi. I think your people have such a love of the arts and appreciation for poetry.

Ravindra K Kapoor
Date: 5/24/2016 5:10:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. Yes you are right many us do have love for poetry. I am trying to translate at least one good Poem of each of my PS friend. Priority would be of those poems which contains any beautiful thing about India otherwise any Poem which I would select. Thanks dear friend for liking the Poem. Love and best wishes...Ravindra K Kapoor