India is a country that is rich in various cultural and literary legacy. There are many talented and creative poets in our country who have given their best work to us. Let us explore such poets whose poems have created a mark in society and will always be remembered. Here is a list of 10 best Hindi poetry books of all time:
10 Best Hindi Poetry Books of All Times
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1. Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter, his poetic songs were observed as spiritual and unpredictable. Gitanjali is one of Rabindranath Tagore’s most famous work for which he received the Nobel Prize in Literature in1913. Many of poems in this book are beautiful prayers written after a painful period in Rabindranath Tagore’s life.
best Hindi poetry books
2. Madhushala by Harivansh Rai Bachan
Harivansh Rai Bachan was an Indian poet and writer; he received the Padma Bhushan for his service to Hindi literature. Madhushala translates to wine-shop; here, poet compares a Madhushala with the entire embodiment of a person. This book is not based on a single theme like other poetry books but has 139 messages. Different messages have different themes portraying hopefulness, ageing, death.
best Hindi poetry books
3. Yama by Mahadevi Verma
Mahadevi Verma is a Hindi poet, essayist, sketch story writer from Uttar Pradesh. She is considered one of the four pillars of the Chhayawadi era in Hindi literature. She was one of the poets who worked for the wider society of India. Yama is a collection of some of her finest poetry for which she has won Gyanpeeth award.
best Hindi poetry books
4. Rashmirathi by Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’
Ramdhari Singh also known by his pen name Dinkar was an Indian poet, essayist, patriot and academic. He arose as a poet of rebellion as a consequence of his nationalist poetry written in the days before India’s independence. Rashmirathi is a book for all the Indian mythological fans as it contains much deserved praise worthy poems to Karna, a tragic character from Mahabharata.
best Hindi poetry books
5. Saaye main dhoop by Dushyant Kumar
Dushyant Kumar is a Hindi poet of modern Hindi literature and is recognised as one of the leading poets of the 20 th century. Saaye main dhoop is a book that contains his most thoughtful and magical ghazals, poems in this book are twisted to create effects that remain forever.
best Hindi poetry books
6. Kamayani by Jaishankar Prasad
Jaishankar Prasad was a famous figure in modern Hindi literature and theatre. He was considered one of the four pillars of Romaticism in Hindi literature (Chhayavad) along with Sumitranandan Pant, Mahadevi Verma and Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’. In Kamayani human. love is deeply portrayed through his poems, it also has a philosophical reflection on various emotions that a human can have.
best Hindi poetry books
7. Sansad se sarak tak by Sudama Pandey ‘Dhoomil’
Sudama Pandey also known has from pen name ‘Dhoomil’ is a rebellious Indian poet from Uttar Pradesh. During his lifetime he published just one collection of poems Sansad se sarak tak, but later went on to receive awards for his other works. This book consists of thought-provoking collection of fierce poems that can make readers think and act.
best Hindi poetry books
8. Saket by Maithili Sharan Gupt
Maithili Sharan Gupt was a modern Hindi poet from Uttar Pradesh, Saket is the immortal which he wanted to complete as the last composition of his literary life. This most acclaimed book narrates the events of the Ramayana from Lakshmana’s point of view.
9. Chidambara by Sumitranandan Pant
Sumitranandan Pant was an Indian poet of modern Hindi literature and was known for Romanticism in his poems which were inspired by nature, people and inner beauty.
10. Raat Pashmine Ki by Gulzar
Famous writer, lyricist and poet Gulzar released many of his works in the form of books. Raat pashmine ki is one of his best selling poetry books that is a collection of his best poems, dialogues and movie scenes.
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