Daily Poetry — September 23, 2026

अग्निपथ (Agnipath)

Composed by हरिवंश राय बच्चन (Harivansh Rai Bachchan)

Original Hindi

वृक्ष हों भले खड़े, हों घने, हों बड़े, एक पत्र छाँह भी माँग मत, माँग मत, माँग मत! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! तू न थकेगा कभी, तू न रुकेगा कभी, तू न मुड़ेगा कभी, कर शपथ, कर शपथ, कर शपथ! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! यह महान दृश्य है, चल रहा मनुष्य है, अश्रु, स्वेद, रक्त से लथपथ, लथपथ, लथपथ! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ!

English Translation

Though trees stand tall, Though dense, though vast, Not a single leaf's shade Do not ask, do not ask, do not ask! Path of fire! Path of fire! Path of fire! You shall never tire, You shall never stop, You shall never turn, Take an oath, take an oath, take an oath! Path of fire! Path of fire! Path of fire! This is a grand sight, Humanity walks on, With tears, sweat, blood, Smeared, smeared, smeared! Path of fire! Path of fire! Path of fire!

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AI Echo (Hindi)

दीप स्वयं तू जला, पथ स्वयं तू बना, राह में जो कंटक हैं, पार कर, पार कर, पार कर! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! लक्ष्य ओझल न हो, दृढ़ संकल्पित मन हो, हर बाधा को सहकर, आगे बढ़, आगे बढ़, आगे बढ़! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ! अग्निपथ!

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AI Echo (English)

Light your own lamp, Forge your own path, The thorns on the way, Overcome, overcome, overcome! Path of fire! Path of fire! Path of fire! Let the goal not fade, May your mind be resolute, Enduring every obstacle, Move forward, move forward, move forward! Path of fire! Path of fire! Path of fire!

Literary & Historical Context

“Agnipath” (Path of Fire) by Harivansh Rai Bachchan is a monumental motivational poem in Hindi literature, penned in 1982. It profoundly urges individuals to confront life's formidable challenges with unyielding determination, self-reliance, and courage, without ever seeking external comfort or assistance. The repetitive phrases like “माँग मत” (do not ask) and “कर शपथ” (take an oath) powerfully underscore the virtues of self-dependence and resilience. The vivid imagery of traversing a “path of fire” (अग्निपथ) while drenched in “tears, sweat, and blood” graphically illustrates the arduous journey of life and the sacrifices inherent in striving for one's goals. The poem celebrates the indomitable human spirit that perseveres against all odds, establishing itself as a potent anthem of steadfastness and self-belief. It continues to inspire generations with its call to face adversity head-on.

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