Daily Poetry — July 24, 2026

समर शेष है (Samar Shesh Hai)

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

Original Hindi

समर शेष है, नहीं पाप का भागी केवल व्याध; जो तटस्थ हैं, समय लिखेगा उनका भी अपराध। धर्मराज! यह भूमि किसी की नहीं क्रीत है, दासी नहीं, कि दासता सहती है। धर्म नहीं, त्याग नहीं, यह युद्ध का उद्घोष है। मानवता पुकार रही है, न्याय की प्रतीक्षा में है। देखना है कौन वीर अब रण में खड़ा होगा, कौन इस अन्याय के खिलाफ लड़ेगा? स्वयं न्याय की पुकार है, हे मनुज! अब तो उठो, अपने धर्म को पहचानो।

English Translation

The battle remains, not merely the hunter is guilty of sin; Those who remain neutral, time will record their transgression too. King of Dharma! This land is not bought by anyone, Nor a slave, to endure servitude. This is not religion, not sacrifice, this is the proclamation of war. Humanity is calling, awaiting justice. Let's see which hero will now stand in the battlefield, Who will fight against this injustice? Justice itself is calling, O Human! Now arise, recognize your duty.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

जब-जब अधर्म का राज गढ़ा जाएगा, तटस्थता का भाव विष बन छाएगा। चेतना की आग जब सुलग उठेगी, हर आत्मा भीतर से जाग उठेगी। तिमिर की बेड़ियाँ टूट बिखर जाएँगी, नव प्रभा की किरणें तब बिखर जाएँगी। वीर! उठाओ शस्त्र, अब समय न गंवाओ, न्याय की मशाल लेकर आगे बढ़ जाओ।

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AI Echo (English)

Whenever injustice builds its reign, The spirit of neutrality will spread like poison. When the fire of consciousness ignites, Every soul from within will awaken. The chains of darkness will break and scatter, Then the rays of new dawn will spread. Hero! Pick up your weapon, waste no more time, Take the torch of justice and march forward.

Literary & Historical Context

"Samar Shesh Hai" (The Battle Remains) is a powerful and iconic poem by Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar', a towering figure of Hindi literature known for his Veer Rasa (heroic sentiment) poetry. This excerpt is a poignant call to action and a critique of neutrality in the face of injustice. Dinkar, through this poem, challenges passive observers, asserting that silence or inaction during times of oppression is as culpable as the act of oppression itself. The lines "जो तटस्थ हैं, समय लिखेगा उनका भी अपराध" (Those who remain neutral, time will record their transgression too) have become a widely quoted and deeply resonant statement, reflecting Dinkar's strong moral stance and his commitment to social justice. The poem often draws parallels with historical or mythological battles (like the Mahabharata) to highlight universal ethical dilemmas, urging humanity to rise and uphold Dharma (righteousness). It firmly establishes Dinkar's reputation as a poet of national consciousness and a moral guide.