Gandhi - A Poem By Dinakar Poem by Ravikumar C.P.

Ramdhari Singh 'Dinakar' was a contemporary of Gandhi and an active participant in the Indian struggle for freedom. Known for his powerful verse, Dinakar's poetry offered inspiration to his generation. His famous poem 'Vacate the throne, for the people are here to be seated' was written as a warning to the British Government and became instantly popular. In his younger days, Dinakar was not in line with Gandhi's philosophy. He was not convinced by the pigeon's pace at which Gandhi moved. But as time passed, Dinakar began to resonate with Gandhian ideology. Dinakar remained active in politics even after Iindependence. He was awarded the Jnanapith for his contributions to Hindi poetry.

In this poem, he writes about the Gandhian way for bringing about a revolution. A leader's voice becomes powerful not because of its decibel level, but because of the people he represents; he gives voice to the silence of millions of people. Gandhi achieved a lot without giving stormy speeches.