20+ Poems By Harivansh Rai Bachchan: Famous Lines And Their Meanings

Poems by Harivansh Rai Bachchan:  A talented poet and phenomenal writer, Harivansh Rai Bachchan was born on November 27, 1907, in Prayagraj. He is greatly famous for his early poem Madhushala. The man is the father of the Big B of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan. His writing was widely loved across the country, due to its lyrical quality, simple language, and relatable metaphors that were used to convey deep emotions effortlessly. His writing is somehow still relatable to readers and a young audience. He is still alive in the hearts of people who are fans of his poems. On the occasion of an honoured author’s birthday, let’s take a look at his more than 20 famous poems, along with iconic lines from his poems and their meanings.

20+ Famous Poems By Harivansh Rai Bachchan:

1. अग्निपथ/Agnipath Poem

2. कोशिश करने वालों की कभी हार नहीं होती/ Koshish Karne Walon Ki Kabhi Haar Nahi Hoti

3. मैंने गाकर दुःख अपनाये/Maine Gakar Dukh Apnay

4. असफलता एक चुनौती है/Asfalta Ek Chunauti Hai

5. जो बीत गई सो बात गई/Jo Beet Gai So Baat Gai

6. आदर्श प्रेम/Adarsh Prem

7. ऐसे मैं मन बहलाता हूँ/Aise Mai Man Bahlata Hun

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8. नीड़ का निर्माण/Need Ka Nirman Poem

9. पथ की पहचान/Path Ki Pahchan Poem

10. साथी सब कुछ सहना होगा/Sathi Sab Kuch Sahna

11. चल मर्दाने/Chal Mardane Poem

12. क्या करूँ? संवेदना लेकर तुम्हारी/Sanvedna Poem

13. आत्म परिचय/Atma Parichay Poem

14. था तुम्हें मैंने रुलाया/Tha Tumhe Maine Rulaya

15. मुझे पुकार लो/ mujhe Pukaar Lo

16. न तुम सो रही हो, न मैं सो रहा हूँ/ Na Tum So Rhi Ho, Na Mai So Rha Hu

17. आज मुझसे दूर दुनिया/ Aaj Mujhse Door Duniya

18. साथी, सो न, कर कुछ बात/ Sathi, So Na, Kar Kuch Baat

19. आओ हम पथ से हट जाएँ/ Aao Hum Path Se Hat Jayen

20. कवि की वासना/ Kavi Ki Vasna

21. इसकी मुझको लाज नहीं है/ Iski Mujhko Laaj Nhi Hai

22. तुम्हारे नील झील-से नैन/ Tumhare Neel Jheel Se Nain

20+ Poems’ Famous Lines By Harivansh Rai Bachchan And Their Meanings:

1. “Koshish karane vaalon kee haar nahin hoti.”

Meaning: Those who try do not lose.

Poem: Koshish Karne Vaalon Ki Haar Nahin Hotee

2. “Laharon se dar kar nauka paar nahin hoti.”

Meaning: A boat cannot cross the ocean if it is afraid of the waves.

Poem: Koshish Karne Vaalon Ki Haar Nahin Hoti

3. "Ye bura ya accha, vyarth hai iss par din bitana, ab asambhav chhodh ye path, doosre path par pag badhana."

Meaning: This is bad or good; it is useless to spend the day here, now leave this impossible path and move on to another path, changing the course of your direction.

Poem - Path Ki Pehchaan

4. “Jab tak safal na ho, neend chain ko tyaago tum. Sangharsh ka maidaan chhodh kar mat bhaago tum. Kuch kiye bina hi jai jai kaar nahi hoti, koshish karne walo ki kabhi haar nahi hoti."

Meaning: Until you succeed, abandon the chains of sleep. Don't run away from the battlefield. There's no victory without doing anything; those who try never lose.

Poem: Himmat Karne Walo Ki Haar Nahi Hoti

5. "Ek apni shanti ki kutheeya banana kab manaa hai? Hai andheri raat par diya jalana kab manaa hai?"

Meaning: When does it become forbidden to build our own hut of peace? When does it become forbidden to light a lamp on a dark night?

Poem: Darna Zaroori Hai

6. "Jo Beet Gayi So Baat Gayi"

Meaning: let it go

Poem: Jo Beet Gayi So Baat Gayi

7. "Andhere se dar mat, vahin se roshani nikalati hai."

Meaning: Don't be afraid of darkness, that's where the light comes from.

Poem: Agnipath

8. "Thak kar baithana mat, abhi raasta baaki hai."

Meaning: Don't get tired, there is still a long way to go.

Poem: Agnipath

9. "Haar ko jeet mein badalana seekho."

Meaning: Learn to turn defeat into victory.

Poem: Agnipath

10. "Jo dar gaya, vo mar gaya."

Meaning: He who fears dies.

Poem: Agnipath

11. "Ho jaye path mein raat kahin, manzil bhi toh hai kahin, ye soch thaka din ka panthi bhi jaldi-jaldi chalta hai. Din jaldI-jaldi dhalta hai."

Meaning: "If darkness embraces you somewhere along the way, remind yourself that the destination is also somewhere around. This is what goes on the mind of a tired traveller who walks quickly as the day ends quickly."

Poem: Din Jaldi-Jaldi Dhalta Hai

12. "Chahe jitna tu pee pyala, chahe jitna tu ban matwala, sun bhed batati hun antim, yeh shaant nahi hoga jwala, main madhushala ki madhubala."

Meaning: No matter how much you drink, no matter how much you become intoxicated, listen, I will tell you the last secret: this flame inside you will not calm down. I am Madhubala of the Madhushala.

Poem: Madhushala

13. "Madiraalay jaane ko ghar se chalata hai peenevaala."

Meaning: The drinker leaves home to go to the bar.

Poem: Madhushala Verse 1

14. "Har ek raah ko manzil milatee hai."

Meaning: Every path leads to a destination.

Poem: Madhushala

15. "Bina piye jo mast rahe, vahi asali madhushaala hai."

Meaning: The one who remains happy without drinking is the real tavern.

Poem: Madhushala

16. "Jeevan ek sangharsh hai."

Meaning: Life is a struggle.

Poem: Agnipath