Friday, October 29, 2010

~ Paean ~ Comments

Rating: 5.0

Pre Text: ~ Goddess Durga symbolizes the power of the Supreme Being that maintains moral order and justice in the universe. Durga stands for the unified symbol of all divine forces: ~ Strength, Morality, Protector &c.
In India women are given highest honor as embodiment of motherhood. Many Indian women instead of surname like to use Devi. Devi literally stands for goddess. [For info on Goddess Sri Sri Durga please Google]

Humble submission: ~ This poem is not word by word translation of hymns [Slokas] on Goddess Durga. I sincerely admit my incapability. Here I’ve blended with poetic elements. I’ve given transliteration of Sanskrit Slokas [hymns] in the beginning for interested readers. Hope you’ll find glimpse of Indian view to Motherhood. ~ niv
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MS. NIVEDITA BAGCHI SPC. UK.
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Ramesh Rai 17 May 2012

Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kshanti Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha I like to add this in my list. best wishes.

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Braja K Sarkar 29 November 2010

I must appreciate you for your wonderful poetic work, Dear Niv. You have done it well as you have studied Indian ancient literature with devine faith. Thanks for sharing the poem

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Braja K Sarkar 29 November 2010

I must appreciate you for your wonderful poetic work, Dear Niv. You have done it well as you have studied Indian ancient literature with devine faith. Thanks for sharing the poem

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Ajay Seshadri 15 November 2010

You have made a deep study of the literature. You have the ability to translate retaining the meaning with your poetic spark to give it the authentic flavour. Very well done! 10/10

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Carol Gall 15 November 2010

my ideas are so totallly different but your poem sings with joy

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Louis Cecile 13 November 2010

I like the spiritual blend of poetry with ancient text. Each line opens up for deeper meaning which can be reflected upon in yoga. Excellent work.

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Kevin Carney 01 November 2010

What an undertaking you have taken on. I find this fascinating and to be honest had to read it a few times. As I read it more and more I find some interesting parralells to humanity, ancient Greece and Christianity. I think you have given the reader something if they look into, they can learn much. I found it easy to read as far as style and wording. THe reason I read it more than once because I wanted to absorb it all. Reall great work.

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Prince Obed de la Cruz 01 November 2010

it's like poetry written in Ancient Days... I appreciate how people write and talk in the past and i appreciate how people in the present could write and talk like the people in the past!

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Pranab K Chakraborty 31 October 2010

Great work. You have done really a herculean task in the field of poetry. Transformation of such ancient literature is only possible when someone is committed wholeheartedly to poetry. Such rich language like Sanskrit, its poetic diction, spirit of creation and ultimately the philosophical expansion of those genius who first tried to define the eternity within the finite shape of words and rhythm is really very hard to transform into other language origin. So, for such a great work I salute you hundred times. About your transcreation, I am really spell-bound about your scientific explanation of those literal fragrance yet by keeping your poetic originality. Beautiful. Material outlook you have adopted to bring such ideas of sloaks into our todays intelligence. Intellectuals are no different in hemispheres. They always think in the same way indifferent in continent, country and villages. So I think the thinkers will be able to filter the light from this poem oriented with so much devotional submissions. Ultimately you have tried to transform the Indian ancient thoughts by the knowledge of today. Great. Regards, pranab

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Sandeep Sharma 31 October 2010

Dear Nivedita, your work simply describes the greatness of your soul, mind and body. This work is a perfect blend of spirituality and literary intelligence. i wish that you should continue writing such great translations.

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Sathyanarayana M V S 31 October 2010

A great work Nivedita. I enjoyed reading these hymns and was filled with divine bliss.Thank you so much.

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Kannan G 31 October 2010

Beautiful! You surpass the original especially in the beauty and variety with which you have handled the second line of the Sanskrit couplets which came as a refrain. Best wishes for a Happy Diwali.

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Menime Soul..'d' Ugliloner 31 October 2010

Very nice... Not many use their time to write such things. You translated it very nicely. Thanks for sharing.

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Ramesh T A 31 October 2010

Very nice translation this Paean is! I appreciate much the efforts you have put in this work!

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