Daily Poetry — July 15, 2026

कृष्ण की चेतावनी (Krishna ki Chetavani) - From रश्मिरथी

Composed by रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर' (Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar')

Original Hindi

वर्षों तक वन में घूम-घूम, बाधा-विघ्नों को चूम-चूम, सह धूप-घाम, पानी-पत्थर, पांडव आए कुछ और निखर। सौभाग्य न सब दिन सोता है, देखें, आगे क्या होता है। मैत्री की राह बताने को, सबको सुमार्ग पर लाने को, दुर्योधन को समझाने को, भयंकर विध्वंस बचाने को, भगवान हस्तिनापुर आए, पांडव का संदेशा लाए।

English Translation

For years, wandering through the forest, Kissing obstacles and impediments, Enduring sun, heat, water, stone, The Pandavas emerged, refined anew. Fortune does not sleep forever, Let's see what happens next. To show the path of friendship, To bring everyone onto the right path, To make Duryodhana understand, To prevent terrible destruction, The Lord came to Hastinapur, Bringing the message of the Pandavas.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

पर जब दुर्योधन न माना, था हठधर्मी, उसने ठाना। न दी सुई की नोक बराबर, भूमि, न माना वचन मनोहर। तब कहा कृष्ण ने धीर गंभीर, 'अब तो होगा महा रणधीर। हो विनाश, हो सर्वत्र हाहाकार, जब न चले विनय, तो क्या हार?'

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AI Echo (English)

But when Duryodhana would not listen, Stubborn he was, his mind was set. He gave not even a needle-point of land, Nor heeded any sweet command. Then Krishna spoke, calm and profound, 'Now will a great war resound. Let there be ruin, let chaos abound, When pleas fail, how can one be bound?'

Literary & Historical Context

The 'Krishna ki Chetavani' excerpt from Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar's epic poem 'Rashmirathi' (1952) is a powerful narrative moment preceding the Mahabharata war. Dinkar, a prominent poet of the 'Chhayavaadi' (Romantic) and 'Pragativadi' (Progressive) eras, used 'Rashmirathi' to explore themes of justice, dharma, sacrifice, and the human condition, often through the lens of mythological characters. This specific excerpt vividly portrays Lord Krishna's final diplomatic attempt to avert war by appealing to Duryodhana's reason, highlighting the Pandavas' suffering and resilience, and emphasizing the dire consequences of unyielding arrogance. It reflects Dinkar's masterful use of 'Veer Rasa' (the sentiment of heroism) and his ability to infuse traditional narratives with contemporary philosophical depth, making it a cornerstone of 20th-century Hindi literature. The lines capture the tension of a pivotal moment, where divine intervention meets human obstinacy, leading to inevitable conflict.