Thursday, September 13, 2012

Jhansi Ki Rani (English Translation) Comments

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Indian poetess Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (1904-1948) wrote a poem titled Jhansi ki Rani in the Veer Ras style in Hindi.  Here is my English translation of this poem.
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Thrones shook!  Monarchs revolted!  
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Manjula Reddy 10 October 2012

The poem is written in rhyming couplets; also called heroic couplet. It has a rhythmic quality to it; almost like the gallop of a horse. Read it aloud to enjoy the poem.

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Manjula Reddy 10 October 2012

The refrain comes at the end of each incident described. It adds to the heroic nature of the poem and instills a sense of patriotism in the reader. It glorifies and celebrates the bravery of Jhansi Ki Rani. In fact, it remains in the memory of the reader.

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