Daily Poetry — August 1, 2026

तोड़ो (Todo)

Composed by सच्चिदानंद हीरानंद वात्स्यायन 'अज्ञेय' (Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayan 'Agyeya')

Original Hindi

तोड़ो, तोड़ो, तोड़ो! ये पत्थर, ये चट्टानें, ये झूठे बंधन टूटें। गंगा में बाढ़, नावों में टूटन, जीवन में भी क्या कम संघर्ष? तोड़ो, तोड़ो, तोड़ो! यह धरती जो प्यासी है, जो बंजर है, जो सिर्फ़ रेगिस्तान है, इसे तोड़ो, इसे तोड़ो! कुछ तो ऐसा हो जो नया बने, कुछ तो ऐसा हो जो जागे!

English Translation

Break, break, break! Let these stones, these rocks, these false bonds shatter. Floods in the Ganga, boats breaking, Is there any less struggle in life? Break, break, break! This earth that is thirsty, That is barren, That is merely a desert, Break it, break it! Let something emerge That is new, Let something awaken!

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AI Echo (Hindi)

मिट्टी के भीतर, गहरे में, छिपी है अंकुर की आस। जड़ें फैलाओ, खोजो जीवन, तोड़ो जड़ता का परिहास। नूतन सृजन की यह बेला, पुराने ढाँचे क्यों न टूटें? स्वप्न बोओ, श्रम का जल दो, हर कण से नव कोंपल फूटें। अब मौन साधना छोड़ो, कर्मठ हाथों से गढ़ो भाग्य। नया प्रभात, नई उर्जा, हर दिशा में हो नव राग।

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AI Echo (English)

Deep within the soil, Lies the hope of a sprout. Spread roots, search for life, Break the mockery of inertia. This is the moment for new creation, Why shouldn't old structures break? Sow dreams, water with toil, From every particle, new shoots emerge. Now abandon silent meditation, Forge destiny with industrious hands. A new dawn, new energy, Let a new melody resonate in every direction.

Literary & Historical Context

"तोड़ो" (Break) by Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayan 'Agyeya' is a powerful poem that uses the metaphor of breaking barren land to cultivate it, to advocate for breaking societal norms, stagnant traditions, and mental barriers. Agyeya was a pioneer of the 'Prayogvad' (Experimentalism) movement in Hindi literature, emphasizing individualism, new perspectives, and bold expression. This poem embodies his philosophy of challenging the status quo and striving for renewal and creation. The repeated imperative "तोड़ो" creates a strong, urgent call to action, urging readers to dismantle existing structures—be they physical stones and rocks or metaphorical false bonds and barrenness of thought—to make way for new life, new ideas, and new possibilities. It reflects a modernist sensibility, seeking to awaken consciousness and foster constructive change. The poem's theme of overcoming struggle and bringing forth new life resonates deeply, making it a significant work in 20th-century Hindi poetry.

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