Harivansh Rai Bachchan was an Indian poet of the Nayi Kavita literary movement. He is best known for his famous work 'Madhushala'. He was the father of film actor Amitabh Bachchan. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award and India's highest civilian honor, Padma Vibhushan.
❝From the grapes of tender feelings I have brought today this wine, beloved, with my own hands I shall pour you the cup today, let me first offer it to you, then the world shall receive its blessing, before all others, my tavern of wine welcomes you first.❞
❝What has passed is gone — let it go, do not spend your life in regret and rue. The tomorrow that is coming is golden and bright, just keep your courage and keep pushing through.❞
❝Falling is something everyone knows how to do, only the one with courage knows how to rise. Do not fear the storms of life's journey, after every storm the sun graces the skies.❞
❝A boat never crosses by fearing the waves — Those who keep trying never truly lose. When the tiny ant carries a grain and walks, It climbs the walls, slipping a hundred times.❞
❝The drinker sets out from home toward the tavern he knows, Which path shall I take — the innocent man in confusion goes. Everyone points out different paths, but this is what I say to all — Grab one path and keep walking — you'll find the tavern at the end of the hall.❞
❝You are not tired, you have not stopped in your race, You are walking — keep moving ahead and keep pace. The destination is ahead, halting is behind, Let no direction stop you or bind your mind.❞
❝Failure is a challenge — accept it and stay strong, see what was lacking and make it right. Until success comes give up rest and ease, do not flee the battlefield of the fight.❞
❝What has passed is past — that's all there is to say, There was a star in life once. Granted it was dearly loved — It sank; so it sank. Look up at the sky above — how many of its stars have fallen.❞
❝Do not be frightened by the darkness of the night, the path to light is hidden within that very dark. Whoever did not fear the night will see the morning, that is life's greatest promise — leave your mark.❞
❝What has passed, let it be gone and done, In life there was a star — yes, that one so dearly won, If it sank, then it sank — what's to be done. Look at the face of the sky — how many of its stars have broken apart, How many of its dear ones left — where do those gone ones restart?❞
❝Path of fire! Path of fire! Path of fire! Though the trees stand tall and thick and wide, Do not ask for even one leaf's shade to hide! Path of fire! Path of fire! Path of fire!❞
❝Many friends you meet throughout your life's way, But one such friend you truly need today. Who walks beside you on every road you take, Who holds your hand at every turn you make.❞
❝Rivers keep flowing along their own path, mountains stand tall with dignity and grace. Nature teaches us this one lesson — learn to live on your own terms and face.❞
❝In the hustle of life when did I find time to rest, To sit somewhere quietly, I never thought it best. Who am I, from where I came, where I shall go, I searched for life's meaning but couldn't find it so.❞
❝What has passed is passed and gone, In life there was a star that shone. Grant that it was dearly loved and bright, It sank, so let it sink from sight.❞
❝Leaves fall in the autumn's letting go, But the tree does not abandon hope below. Spring will come and it will bloom once more, This is nature's promise at its core.❞
❝What is past is past, let it be so, There was a star in life's great flow. Allow it was precious, loved, and true, It sank and set — what else to do?❞