Dr. Upma A. Sharma Poet Haiku

Tiranga the Flag

Tiranga 




saffron to renounce
dharma spins in peaceful white
soil gives green for life....




Haiku- 5/7/5
Written July 21st, 2015
© Dr. Upma A. Sharma
For contest by SKAT A

The Indian flag- Tiranga- meaning Tricolour has three horizontal bars of colours saffron, white and green embossed in the middle with a Navy blue Ashok Chakra (wheel)
Saffron or orange denotes valour and selflessness, renunciation and absolution of ego.
White is for honesty, purity and peace. Symbolic of light to guide our conduct on path of truth.
Green is for faith, fertility and prosperity. It represents life and happiness by virtue of Earth and soil on which all life is dependant.
In centre is blue coloured wheel with 24 spokes represents truth and dharma, wheel denotes motion that keeps us moving forward and represents dynamism of peaceful change. 

2nd place win

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Len Gasun August 1, 2015 at 3:19 AM I'm so glad to read this excellent haiku of yours in honor of your state flag my dear friend, Dr. Upma. My Warm congratulations as well on your win! Thank you so much for sharing! Many hugs! love lots and biggest hug, Leonora

James Fraser July 28, 2015 at 3:36 PM Many congratulations on your fine win Dr.Upma, James :) :)

Poet Destroyer A July 27, 2015 at 9:06 PM Dr Upma, Congratulations on your awesome win. every poem has been an honor to read. Love LINDA

Paul Callus July 25, 2015 at 3:58 PM Congratulations on a deserved win, Upma! A great description of your flag, considering the limited amount of words available! Also thankful for the underlying notes. // paul

Andrea Dietrich July 24, 2015 at 10:42 PM back to say, BIG CONGRATS

Jan Allison July 24, 2015 at 5:55 PM lovely haiku and a great explanation - congrats on your win:-) I am sure I commented on this yesterday! Hugs jan xx

Suzanne Delaney July 24, 2015 at 2:25 AM Congrats Dr. Upma: It was interesting to learn the symbolism of your flag. So much said in three lines, Cheers SuZ

Skat A July 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM Congratulations, DR UPMA :) THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS, It's an honor to have your haiku in my contest. Forever **SKAT**

Andrea Dietrich July 22, 2015 at 11:32 PM hey what a great way to Haiku your flag!! Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 23, 2015 at 12:46 AM Thnx for ur sweet visit Andrea!