Daily Poetry — July 11, 2026

मेरे दीपक! जल अकंपित!

Composed by महादेवी वर्मा

Original Hindi

मेरे दीपक! जल अकंपित! घुल अचंचल सिन्धु सा तम! मांड अपना सान्ध्य नभ-सा आज अपना स्वर्ग लेकर! दूर कर दे सजल बादल! आज अपनी कल्पना के! आँसुओं से पूज कर तू आज अपना स्वर्ग लेकर!

English Translation

My lamp! Burn unwavering! Let the steadfast ocean-like darkness dissolve! Create your own twilight sky-like realm, Bringing forth your own heaven today! Dispel the tearful clouds! Of your own imagination today! Worship with your tears, Bringing forth your own heaven today!

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AI Echo (Hindi)

मत बुझना रे, प्राण-शिखे! जग को अपनी ज्योति दे दे। हर अँधियारा दूर करके, पथिकों को राह तू दे दे। जब तक साँसें शेष हों, तब तक जग को रौशनी दे। हर निराशा को मिटा दे, नवीन प्रभात तू दे दे।

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AI Echo (English)

Do not extinguish, oh flame of life! Grant your light to the world. Dispelling all darkness, Show the path to travelers. As long as breath remains, Give light to the world. Eradicate all despair, Grant a new dawn.

Literary & Historical Context

Mahadevi Verma, one of the four pillars of the Chhayavaad (Romanticism) era in Hindi literature, is revered for her deeply emotional, philosophical, and often melancholic poetry. "मेरे दीपक! जल अकंपित!" is a powerful invocation to an inner lamp, symbolizing the human spirit, consciousness, or duty. The poem urges unwavering resolve in the face of 'ocean-like darkness' (representing ignorance, sorrow, or life's challenges). It calls upon the individual to use their 'tears' (emotions, sacrifices, or experiences) to forge their own 'heaven' or inner solace, thereby dispelling the 'clouds of imagination' (doubts and fears). It is a profound call for self-reliance, spiritual awakening, and steadfastness in one's chosen path, resonating with themes of perseverance and the pursuit of inner light amidst external gloom. Her work often delves into existential questions, the nature of suffering, and the quest for spiritual liberation, frequently employing metaphors of love and separation. This particular poem beautifully exemplifies her unique blend of mysticism and profound human emotion, showcasing her enduring legacy in Hindi literature.