Daily Poetry — July 27, 2026

पुष्प की अभिलाषा

Composed by माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी

Original Hindi

चाह नहीं, मैं सुरबाला के गहनों में गूँथा जाऊँ, चाह नहीं, प्रेमी-माला में बिंध प्यारी को ललचाऊँ। चाह नहीं, सम्राटों के शव पर हे हरि, डाला जाऊँ, चाह नहीं, देवों के सिर पर चढ़ूँ भाग्य पर इठलाऊँ। मुझे तोड़ लेना वनमाली! उस पथ पर देना तुम फेंक, मातृभूमि पर शीश चढ़ाने जिस पथ जाएँ वीर अनेक।

English Translation

I do not wish to be woven into a celestial maiden's garland, Nor do I wish to entice a beloved by being strung in a lover's wreath. I do not wish, O Lord, to be cast upon the corpses of emperors, Nor do I wish to adorn the heads of deities and boast of my fortune. O gardener, pluck me! And throw me upon that path, The path where many brave souls go to offer their heads for the motherland.

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AI Echo (Hindi)

फूल नहीं, यह तो बलिदान की अमिट कहानी कहता है, हर कण में इसके देश-प्रेम का पावन संगीत बहता है। वनमाली की उस लाठी को, हम भी नमन करेंगे आज, जो मिट्टी पर गिरा पुष्प, करे वीरों का पथ उद्भास। यह प्रेरणा है, यह जीवन है, मर मिटने का आह्वान, धूल बने भी जो देता है मातृभूमि को नव सम्मान।

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AI Echo (English)

Not just a flower, it tells an immortal tale of sacrifice, In every particle, the sacred music of patriotism flows. To the gardener's staff, we too shall bow today, For the flower fallen on the soil, illuminates the heroes' path. This is inspiration, this is life, a call to die for one's land, Even as dust, it bestows new honor upon the motherland.

Literary & Historical Context

"पुष्प की अभिलाषा" (Pushp Ki Abhilasha), or "The Flower's Wish," is one of the most iconic and beloved patriotic poems in Hindi literature, penned by the revered poet Makhanlal Chaturvedi (1889-1968). Chaturvedi was a prominent figure during India's freedom struggle, and his works often echoed the fervent nationalistic sentiments of the era. He was a poet, writer, journalist, and a freedom fighter, known for his unique blend of Chhayavaadi (Romantic) and nationalist poetry. This particular poem personifies a flower, expressing its profound desire not to adorn beauty or power, but to be sacrificed on the path where brave soldiers march to lay down their lives for their motherland. It powerfully conveys the spirit of selfless sacrifice and dedication to the nation, becoming an anthem for patriotism. The poem's simple yet deeply moving language and profound message resonated deeply with the masses, inspiring countless individuals during the independence movement and remaining a timeless symbol of national pride. Its significance lies in its ability to instill a sense of duty and love for the country through the humble voice of a flower.