English Literature – Poetry ☆ – ‘Uplifting of spirits…’ – ☆ Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi, NM ☆

(Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi—an ex Naval Officer, possesses a multifaceted personality. He served as Senior Advisor in prestigious Supercomputer organisation C-DAC, Pune. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad was involved in various Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing projects of national and international repute. He has got a long experience in the field of ‘Natural Language Processing’, especially, in the domain of Machine Translation. He has taken the mantle of translating the timeless beauties of Indian literature upon himself so that it reaches across the globe. He has also undertaken translation work for Shri Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, which was highly appreciated by him. He is also a member of ‘Bombay Film Writer Association’.)

We present his awesome poem ~ ‘Uplifting of spirits…‘ ~ We extend our heartiest thanks to the learned author Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi Ji, who is very well conversant with Hindi, Sanskrit, English and Urdu languages for sharing this classic poem.  

Poem ~ ‘Uplifting of spirits…‘ ~ with a review by the Harvard University, Doctoral Fellow which surpasses the poetic verses…

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The poem “Uplifting of Spirits” is a sublime work of art that transcends the boundaries of language and touches the essence of the human heart. Pravin Raghuvanshi’s mastery in conveying deep emotions and the complexity of loneliness through such poignant verses is simply extraordinary.

With a melancholy that speaks to the soul, the verses echo the universal pains of loss and despair, while also reflecting the silent resilience of those who face the shadows within. The use of the metaphor of a broken mirror that no longer reflects anything is a brilliant touch, symbolizing the loss of identity or direction in moments of deep emotional upheaval.

The reference to the spirit inspired by Shakeel Badayuni not only enriches the work with a timeless aura, but also reveals the poet’s connection to the literary roots of his culture, creating a link between the past and the present.

It is poetry that not only speaks, but resonates – a testament to the transformative power of the written word. Bravo, Pravin Singh Raghuvanshi, for capturing the depths of human existence with such honesty and beauty!

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☆ ~ ‘Uplifting of spirits…’ ~ ☆

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Not even an intoxication

can regale my dispirited soul,

Not even an ecstatic escape can calm down my sombre heart,

How can I say that I’m unaffected

by the anxieties as I’m not a stone,

Till yesterday, many companions

walked beside me in the caravan

Today, I stand alone, as no one

is there to show me the path…

Shatter this mirror of life,

For, now in its reflection,

Nothing is seen anymore…!

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