Man, Duty And God Poem by Parameswaran Nair Damodaran Nair
Man, Duty And God
The silent Kurukshetra turned dreadfully noisy
With trumpeting elephants and galloping horses,
Formations of challenging soldiers in foggy dust
Amid thunderous drums, trumpets, horns and bugles
From the chariot stopped between the rival forces
Arjuna saw the warriors he had to fight and kill.
Feeling his head reeling and sweating he collapsed
And asked his charioteer Krishna with compassion,
"How can I kill my most revered grandfather Bhikshma
To whom I am the most loved and blessed grand son
How can I send sharp arrows at Acharya Drona
Among whose disciples I amthe dearest to him
I cannot kill my cousins, class mates and kins men
I do not want to be the king of an empire conquered
Slaying my own people and sinking in their blood
Their widows and drowning in their tears my fame"
Oh God, I don't want to be a king. I don't want any power or position. Keep me at where I am now and offer me strength to serve others peacefully
A powerful and thought provoking poem. A great story with compelling imagery vividly and brilliantly presenting the relationship between Man and God with emphasis on man's duty to his God. Beautifully crafted write.
Thank you very much dear RMJ. I am actually trying to present certain verses from The Bhagavad Gita which can philosophically enlighten human beings
Arjuna's agonized cry will resonate in every sensitive ear! We can discern the tumultuous war going on within his mind at the sight of a formation of soldiers comprising his dear ones whom he had to fight and vanquish spilling their blood! A powerful dramatization!
Thank you very much dear Valsa George for thinking of Arjuna's agony based on humanitarian considerations over and above the duty of a warrior. Arjuna's humbleness and respect for the enemies is praiseworthy. He did not become arrogant in the event of the support of Higher level
Amazing poetry. The summary of the first chapter of Srimadbhagwat Gita beautifully presented in English. Your choice of apt words deserves highest appreciation. Thanks, Nair Sahab.
Thank you Rajnishji for the appreciating words. I am set on the remaining chapters. Hope you will read and comment
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/11/2025 1:32:20 AM # 1.0.0
Great representation.....thank u, dear poet...