English Literature – Poetry ☆ My tribute to INS Hamla… ☆ Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi, NM ☆

Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi, NM

(Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi —an ex Naval Officer, possesses a multifaceted personality. He served as a Senior Advisor in prestigious Supercomputer organisation C-DAC, Pune. He 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 Capt. Pravin Raghuvanshi ji’s amazing poem “~ My tribute to INS Hamla… ~”.  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) and his artwork.) 

~ My tribute to INS Hamla… ~ 

(Here is my tribute to INS Hamla and Commodore HS Chopra, NM, which he commanded with such deep affection, elan and unwavering commitment.

The imprint of his leadership was unmistakably evident during my recent visit—an establishment that has truly grown from strength to strength under his stewardship.

The retaining wall he envisioned and created stands as a silent sentinel, effectively arresting the relentless march of erosion, safeguarding both land and legacy.

The state-of-the-art facilities that have since come up are nothing short of remarkable—reflecting foresight, precision, and a pursuit of excellence that defines naval ethos.

I still recall our first visit here in 1979, when we came to play cricket… and then again in 1980 for training—memories etched in time, now layered with a sense of pride at what this place has become.

Today, INS Hamla stands as a rare gem in the illustrious repertoire of the Indian Navy—an enduring testament to vision, dedication, and purposeful leadership.)

Here it is nestled in the nature’s serene lap,

Silvery waves dance in an endless rhythmic clap

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Whispering breeze through swaying palms roam,

And every tide adorns the heart of dear home

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Resplendent shore where tranquil splendour lies,

Here sea meets the earth beneath vast open skies

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Each grain of sand, each breeze that softly moves,

Still holds the nostalgia of our youthful grooves

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Years may have passed and journeys far may roam,

Yet memory’s tide returns us to this beloved home

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For here were shaped the dreams we came to be-

In Hamla’s boundless grace beside the timeless sea

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~Pravin Raghuvanshi

 © Captain Pravin Raghuvanshi, NM