Singhasan Khali Karo Ki Janata Aati Hai
सिंघासन ख़ाली करो कि जनता आती है। (Vacate the throne,for people are coming) : Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' wrote this poem when India became a republic on 26th January 1956. This poem is about the power of the people. India's population was 33 crore at that time,they were all the witness of an era of slavery. It was the time when the meek people of the land would collectively rule this country. This idea is beautifully woven in this poem. He states that now people have the power to rule themselves.This poem was also used by J.P.Narayan to attract and encourage lakhs of people in Ramlila Maidan,Delhi during emergency. Here I have tried my hand in translating this poem. Happy Republic Day. सदियों की ठंढी-बुझी राख सुगबुगा उठी, मिट्टी सोने का ताज पहन इठलाती है; दो राह,समय के रथ का घर्घर-नाद सुनो, सिंहासन खाली करो कि जनता आती है। Centuries' cold & extinguished fire has ignited, Wearing crown of gol...