Section: «Poems»

Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings: artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.); a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").

Mb092. Karna Visits Bhisma

MAHABHARATAIn the silent hours of the night,When every one has already left,Karna came alone to meet,And he fell at Bhisma's feet."Radhyea I'm.Please..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb091. The Tenth Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAOn the tenth day of the war,Shikandin was at the centre,Arjuna placed on the right side,Bhima stood on the left side.Bhisma at Kauravas'..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb090. Secret Parley With Bhisma

MAHABHARATAAs long as Bhisma survive,No one can remain alive.Yudhisthira didn't know,How to manage the show?He told Krishna that night,"Let us stop..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb089. The Ninth Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAIn the shape of petal Pandavas,In a circle within a triangle Kauravas,They arranged on the ninth day,Their forces like this all the..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb088. The Eighth Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAIn Kurma vyuha formation Kauravas,In three-pronged formation Pandavas,They set their army this way,On the morning of the eighth day.Eight..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb087. The Seventh Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAThe world may rise or not,The Sun does his job neat.As usual the day broke,At the due time-stroke.The hour of the battle came,Everyone..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb086. The Sixth Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAPandavas set in Makara formationKauravas in Krauncha formationOpened the sixth day of the battle,All the chariots racing in rattle.A..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb085. The Fifth Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATADhritarashtra was in distress,At his sons facing reverses,He felt for their heavy losses.But he was quite helpless."Is there, in our camp..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb084. The Fourth Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAThe fourth day of the battle broke.Bhisma stood, in front, like a rock,Amidst Drona, Duryodhana and others,He gave the soldiers military..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb083. The Third Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAIn eagle formation Kauravas,In crescent formation Pandavas,On the third day they arrayedTheir armies like this stayed.For the day, began..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb082. The Second Of The Battle

MAHABHARATAIn a "heron" formation,Each one on a location,Took his assigned positionIn Pandavas' demarcation.Duryodhana had over confidence,‘Cause of..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb081. The First Day Of The Battle

MAHABHARATADuhsasana on the Kauravas' side,And Bhima on the Pandavas' side,Led forward their fighting forces,Followed by the supporting forces.Like..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb080. Bhagavad Gita The Masterpiece

MAHABHARATADhritarashtra this way asked,"O Sanjaya, on the holy fieldOf Kurukshetra, war is going how?What they're doing right now? "Sanjaya followed..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb079. Yudhishthira Seeks Blessings

MAHABHARATAEach one in his position was steady.To attack two armies were ready.Yudhishthira got down suddenly.He went to the other side silently.His..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb078. The March Of Armies

MAHABHARATABoth side armies in the battle,One by one began to settle.The rules of the war were read,For everyone strictly to abide."The battle to..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb077. Veda Vyasa Gives Vision To Sanjaya

MAHABHARATAThe war upset Dhritarashtra.At this hour, he was with Sanjaya.Vedavyasa came to console him.Advices few, the sage gave him."I'm grieved at..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb076. Rukmini And Rukma

MAHABHARATAThe kingdom of Vidarbha,Was ruled by Bhishmaka.Rukma was his eldest son,His successor to the throne.Rukmini was his only daughter,To..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb075. Balarama's Visit To Army Camp

MAHABHARATANext day the war was to start.Kauravas' leaders were alert.Duryodhana discussed with them,About the military stratagem."If we protect the..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb074. Bhisma To Command Kauravas

MAHABHARATAWho was to be an army chief?Duryodhana consulted in brief,His friends and brothers all,On Bhisma the choice fell.Bhisma to command he..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb073. Pandavas' Commander-In-Chief

MAHABHARATAThough failed in His missionKrishna brought informationOn Kauravas' war preparations,Also what are their limitations?Pandavas' side who'll..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb072. Karna Rejects Krishna's Advice

MAHABHARATAOne day, to a secluded spot,Krishna took in His chariot,For an open talk with Karna again.This way Krishna began."You're the son of Sun..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb071. Kunti Reveals To Karna

MAHABHARATAThe Kaurava's kingdom.It was filled up to the brim,With the battalions encamping,And the soldiers marching.Horses in thousandsElephants in..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb070. Krishna's Mission Fails

MAHABHARATAAccompanied by Satyaki,The peace-messenger Krishna,He started for Hastinapura,To meet the King Dhritarashtra.One round of discussion,O'er..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb069. Duryodhana Not For Peace

MAHABHARATASleepless night Dhritarashtra spent,After Sanjaya briefed and went.To consult he sent for Vidura,O'er the failed mission of Sanjaya."Give..

© Rajaram Ramachandran

Mb068. The Mission Of Sanjaya

MAHABHARATAAs an envoy of peace Sanjaya,Straight he went to Upaplavya.Pandavas had seven divisions,While Kauravas eleven divisions.Twenty one..

© Rajaram Ramachandran