Poetess rajni chhabra 15 web pages Rajni Chhabra is a renowned Indian multilingual poetess, polyglot, translator, and numerologist born on July 3, 1955. A retired lecturer in English, she has made significant contributions to literature through her poetry in Hindi and English, as well as her translations of works from Rajasthani, Punjabi, and Urdu into English. Her poetic journey reflects a deep sensitivity to human emotions, culture, and social issues, earning her recognition both nationally and internationally. Chhabra’s published poetry collections include Hone Se Na Hone Tak and Pighlate Himkhand in Hindi, and Mortgaged , Maiden Step , and Reveries in English. She is also an acclaimed translator, having brought regional Indian poetry to a global audience. Notable translated works include Fathoming Thy Heart (Punjabi poems by Dr. Amarjit Kaunke), Language Fused in Blood (Rajasthani poems by Dr. Neeraj Daiya), and Vent Your Voice (Rajasthani poems by Shyam Maharshi Ji). Many of...
ENCAGED SPARROW ******************** Cage is her only refuge Till now, she had Convinced herself Viewing birds Enjoying free flight Why, mind got confused today The bird in life-long captivation Pleaded for liberation Fowler showed mercy And opened the door of the cage Stretching wings The sparrow endeavoured To fly high in sky But, could she touch Heights of the blues She shuddered Viewing flying eagle Made up her mind To dwell in the cage again. The style of living That she had followed Since so many years Could not release herself From its captivation. Rajni Chhabra Multi-lingual Poetess & Translator
BOUNDLESS ************** Boundless like horizon At times like aromatic winds At times like showers of rain At times like mischievous spring Abundantly filled with silvery rays Bathed in moonlight At times enwrapping darkness In inner recesses of mind At times, writhing like snake Swaying in its own mood Ignoring worldly ways Pendulous, fluctuating Slippery sand like moments An ocean of dreams and fancies Dwells within me. Rajni Chhabra
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