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  • Voices of the Bhakti Movement: Poems that Still Resonate

    As mid-April blossoms into Pohela Boishakh, Baisakhi, and Ambedkar Jayanti, we witness not just seasonal or cultural shifts—but spiritual reminders. These dates mark beginnings, harvests, revolutions of identity, and the dignity of selfhood. What better moment to revisit the deeply personal and profoundly political verses of the Bhakti Movement?

    The Bhakti saints spoke in simple tongues, but their words had the weight of mountains. They shattered caste walls, defied societal norms, and chose poetry as their protest and prayer.

    These poems weren’t written for scholars. They were written for people like us—soulful, weary, hopeful. And yes, they still speak.

    1. Mirabai – The Lover Devotee of Krishna

    Picture Source : Wikipedia

    Poem:
    “Mere to Giridhar Gopal, doosro na koi,
    Jaake sir mor mukut, mero pati soi.”

    Meaning:
    “My only beloved is Giridhar Gopal (Krishna), I belong to none else.
    The one who wears the peacock feather crown—that alone is my husband.”

    Why it resonates today:

    Mirabai’s defiance of patriarchal norms mirrors the journeys of modern women choosing self-love over societal pressure, or standing by partners and dreams that the world may not approve of. Her devotion is echoed in every woman choosing authenticity over conformity. In interfaith relationships, LGBTQ+ love, and bold artistic self-expression—Mira still sings.

    2. Kabir – The Weaver of Eternal Truths

    Picture Source: artofit.org

    Poem:
    “Bura jo dekhan main chala, bura na milya koi,
    Jo man khoja aapna, mujhse bura na koi.”

    Meaning:
    “I went out to find evil in others, but found none.
    When I looked within myself, I realized none was worse than me.”

    Why it resonates today:

    In a digital age full of cancel culture, online outrage, and blaming others for everything—from politics to personal woes—Kabir reminds us to turn inward. This poem is a guide to emotional maturity and self-awareness. It’s a timeless push toward introspection over judgment.

    3. Tukaram – The Farmer Mystic

    Picture Source: Pinterest

    Poem:
    “Pandharicha mahatva kon jane re,
    Techi jane jyancha bhaktichya bhare.”

    Meaning:
    “Who truly knows the greatness of Pandharpur?
    Only those drenched in the flood of devotion.”

    Why it resonates today:

    Tukaram’s poetry connects deeply with today’s grassroots voices, farmers’ protests, and simple folk whose faith is their survival. His verses still sing in every rural home where belief and struggle live side by side. In a world that often ignores the rural, the underpaid, and the overlooked—Tukaram remains a voice of dignity.

    4. Andal – The Divine Girl of Tamil Bhakti

    Picture Source : Wikipedia

    Poem (from Tiruppavai):
    “Margazhi thingal madhi niraindha nannalal
    Neerada podhuvir, podhumino!”

    Meaning:
    “This is the auspicious month of Margazhi, lit with moonlight.
    Come, let us bathe and celebrate together!”

    Why it resonates today:

    Andal’s poetry feels like a call to collective feminine joy. In today’s world of sisterhood circles, girlhood revivals, women’s retreats, and sacred feminine movements, her invitation to spiritually bathe together is an ancient version of modern self-care, sisterhood, and divine femininity.

    5. Ravidas – The Voice of Equality

    Picture Source : Indian Postal Stamp, Wikipedia

    Poem:
    “Begampura sheher ka naam, dukh andohu nahi jisme dham.”

    Meaning:
    “The name of the city is Begampura—
    A city with no sorrow or suffering.”

    Why it resonates today:

    This verse is an anthem for every activist, every oppressed voice, and every dreamer of justice. It resonates during Ambedkar Jayanti when India remembers the long fight for equality. Ravidas’s “Begampura” is today’s utopia—where caste, class, and gender don’t define opportunity. It lives in protests, in policy demands, and in people who still believe a better world is possible.

    So, Why Now?

    Because we are once again in a time where:

    • Love is politicized.
    • Faith is divided.
    • Women are questioning roles.
    • The marginalized are rising.
    • And amidst the noise, the soul still longs for truth and tenderness.

    These verses are not just relics—they are resonances.
    They live in:

    • A girl posting poetry on Instagram about heartbreak and the cosmos.
    • A Dalit student topping civil services.
    • A farmer holding onto faith during floods.

    Endnote: Bhakti is not Blind

    Bhakti is not about superstition or subservience. It is about devotion as power.
    It is about surrender—not to oppression, but to truth, love, and purpose.

    This Pohela Boishakh, Baisakhi, and Ambedkar Jayanti, let us not only light lamps and wear new clothes—
    Let us light a fire of poetry inside.
    Let us listen to voices that refused to stay quiet, even centuries ago.

    Because maybe, in the quiet of your heart,
    Mirabai still weeps.
    Kabir still questions.
    Ravidas still dreams.
    Andal still sings.
    And you, dear reader, still feel.

    Thank you for reading!

  • Villain

    Everytime I look at you

    I feel like you are someone I have been looking for ages,

    I want to hold you close

    But I am scared you will overcome me Just like different stages,

    And what if you change like Moon’s phases.

    I don’t wanna lie to you, But the Satan in me loves to do.

    I guess the Poetries will always remain, The only place I can spil all my truths.

    The truths that are dark, The stories that make me a villain

    The tales that can hide the angel in me

    And show the traits of the devil.

    Maybe Villains don’t deserve love, And maybe I also don’t

    Maybe they are forever judged, And maybe they are always doomed.

    But no matter what I do or where I go

    The eternal truth is,

    I am and will always be

    in Love with You.

    -©Kulsoom Abid

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  • Survival

    In the world where people look for love and wander for happiness,

    For some people survival is what they can ask for the best.

    Where thoughts are suicidal

    And expectations are ready to grab your neck,

    Where no one believes in Bible, devil is not their rival and it’s easy to sit back and regret,

    Survival seems like a mission difficult to conquest.

    Walking up every morning and knowing all you can do is null,

    When your skull hurts, your will is shattered and your thoughts are mostly dull…

    All i can say is don’t feel miserable,

    I know miracles feel impossible

    And all the dreams unattainable,

    But trust me when I say, after the darkest nights, the mornings are beautiful than ever.

    Who told you the journey from catterpillar to butterfly is comfortable?

    Even if you can’t break mountains and do everything that’s nice,

    You always fall before you rise,

    Said a man so wise.

    So hope for the best and continue to fight your battles,

    Because sometimes just to breathe and survive is all that matters.

    -©Kulsoom Abid

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  • Cup of Tea

    Come, share a cup of tea with me
    And tell me about, how terrible tea I make.
    Tell me about how your day went
    Talk to me about all you love and all you hate
    Let’s share some smiles for all it takes
    Just a person you listen what you have to say.
    – ©Kulsoom Abid

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  • Set Them Free

    The more you cage them,
    The more they struggle to fly.
    Force your will on them,
    And they will be bound to lie.
    Love isn’t a chain, made to tie people around
    It’s a silk thread, mend to attach your heart to the ground.
    Set them free, let them explore their destiny,
    They will find their way back if they were meant to be.
    If they’re yours that you believe,
    Set them off and they will never leave.
    And anyhow if they didn’t find their way back,
    Then they just weren’t meant to be.
    -©Kulsoom Abid

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  • Letter to Father

    Dear Father,

    I am your daughter,
    I don’t look like you much
    But I love you too much.
    I am wordless to tell you how I feel,
    After all it’s a real world and not reel.
    All I can say is, you made me a fighter,
    Taught me that behind the clouds, the sun is always brighter,
    From crawling to walking to running to dancing
    You helped me grow and become wiser
    I was nice but you made me nice-er.
    Instead of becoming my hero you taught me to be one for myself,
    I am Your daughter and I am too blessed.
    -©Kulsoom Abid

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  • Too Late To Escape

    I am a magic, you can’t hold
    I am a story, you have been told
    I am an imagination, you want to believe
    I am a nightmare, you willing want to live
    I am a dance, you’ll do till your feet freeze
    I am a cold autumn breeze
    I am the sun , that will burn your skin
    I am one-of-kind ,is what I have always been listening
    I am what you’ll love and I am all you’ll hate
    I am what you’ll carve and can be used as a bait
    Be wise before you enter the gate
    Because once you enter, it will be too late to escape.
    -©Kulsoom Abid

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  • Home Can Be A Person Too

    By Kulsoom Abid

    The one you can be yourself with, without the fear of being judged,
    The one you can travel miles with, even after knowing the roads will be rough.

    Not only the one you remember when you are happy,
    But the one you go to when you are sad,
    The one that’s ready to love you, even when you are bad.

    When the world is full of lies,
    The one with a truthful and friendly smiles.
    The one you can trust to never leave your hand,
    Even if you are miles apart, you know by your side they will forever stand.
    The one who wipes you tears and console your heart when it’s tired,
    That person who is ready to be with you without ever being retired.

    You know when you messed up
    All night they will stay up
    Until your pain goes down,
    They are all ears for you
    When you want to pour your secrets
    From dusk till dawn.

    The one who is your comfort and the one who is your peace,
    The one you can be ugly around and the one that can help you sleep.

    The one that you never run from
    But the one you always run to,
    They say, ” Home can be a person too”
    And for me, that person is You.

    – © Kulsoom Abid

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  • Gift

    Hello to the people reading this, today I have a gift for you all. The gift of hope, the gift of magic, the gift of love and the gift of words. All of us have always heard people say that books are our best friend, but why do they say so? They do it because, at the times of grief, uncertainty and self-doubt, there is nothing better than a few words that can provide you hope, faith and strength. So today I have brought my 10 all-time favourite lines for you. This is my gift for you. For supporting my blog my work and showering your love upon me. Thank you.

    10 All-Time Favourite Lines

    • “ I can do this…I can start over. I can save my own life and I’m never going to be alone as long as I have stars to wish upon and people to still love.” – Jennifer Elisabeth
    • “ I want to be magic. I want to touch the heart of the world and make it smile. I want to be a friend of elves and live in a tree. Or under a hill. I want to marry a moonbeam and hear the stars sing. I don’t want to pretend at magic anymore. I want to be magic.” – Charles De Lint
    • “ Believe something and the Universe is on it’s way to being changed. Because you’ve changed, by believing. Once you’ve changed, other things start to follow.” – Diane Duane
    • “ Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” – Lady Gaga
    • “ Not knowing you can’t do something, is sometimes all it takes to do it.” – Ally Carter
    • “ Don’t worry if people think you’re crazy. You are crazy. You have that kind of intoxicating insanity that lets other people dream outside of the lines and become who they’re destined to be.” – Jennifer Elisabeth
    • “ Read, read, read. Read everything – trash, classic, good, and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write. If it’s good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out of the window.” – William Faulkner
    • “ The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” – Peter Pan by J.M.Barrie
    • “ Home is the people inside your heart, not the place where you all sleep.” – A.M.Hudson
    • “ Be that strong girl that everyone knew would make it through the worst, be that fearless girl, the one who would dare to do anything, be that independent girl who didn’t need a man; be that girl who never backed down.” – Taylor Swift

    Bonus Lines

    • “ You’ve got this life and while you’ve got it, you’d better kiss like you only have one moment, try to hold someone’s hand like you will never get another chance to, look into people’s eyes like they’re the last you’ll ever see, watch someone sleeping like there’s no time left, jump if you feel like jumping, run if you feel like running, play music in your head where there is none, and eat cake like it’s the only one left in the world!” – C.JoyBell C
    • “ Believe in your heart. Believe in your heart that you’re meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic and miracles. ” – Roy T. Bennett
    • “ And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. ” – Roald Dahl

    I hope you all liked it. Thanks once again guys and write if there are a few lines which you would like to share with us in the comments section below. Love each and every one of you reading this.

    Thank you for reading.

  • Feminism and Fake Feminism

    ©Kulsoom Abid

    Hey, you all already understood what we are going to talk about today. I feel being a girl myself it’s my moral responsibility to tell people the difference between Feminism and Fake Feminism. I have wanted to write about it for so long and now I’m finally doing it.

    Feminism started when the World began to understand the need for Gender Equality. So as far as I know, Feminism is all about social, cultural, economical, educational, political and personal equality of women. Which, in simple words mean that women can live and work wherever she wants, dress up however she desires, eat whatever she craves, choose any occupation she dreams of, study whatever subject she likes, etc.

    It’s basic, right?

    That’s how we (the society) define equality.

    If men can wear white jeans, a green shirt, a maroon belt, baby pink hat, eat a cheeseburger, study zoology and earn 25,000 per day then women can do it too.

    Now, what’s Fake Feminism?

    Well, I would define it as accessing your rights but disrespecting the right of others.

    Example: Wearing a neon pink shirt yourself and judging if a guy does the same, saying “ We are girls we can wear that, you are a guy you can’t.” 

    Excuse me? Really?

    Being a girl I strongly discourage such behaviour. Feminism was for “ equality ” if you don’t want to hear what you can and can not do then you have no right to tell someone else the same.

    Another example: If a guy opens up it’s not okay because he is a guy and if a girl opens up then it’s okay because she is a girl. And if a guy opposes this then they say “ Oh shut up, you don’t know what we go through we bleed every month, we carry a baby for nine months ” etc. And then you’ll go posting things about feminism.

    See, I respect that, okay, but we girls suffer all this doesn’t mean that boys don’t have problems to deal with or they have no right to open up. I’m not an Anti-feminist or a Pro-male-ist. What I’m trying to say is Feminism gives you equality, not the supreme power to oppress others or disrespect their rights.

    Being Feminist is not a bad thing, helping women achieve their dreams or gain self-respect, self-confidence is a commendable act. But if you support a girl to be a soldier, fighter pilot, architect etc then support a guy who wants to be a fashion designer, makeup artist and painter too. Equality is what matters, that’s where this started from.

    Please recognise the difference and kindly stop doing this, because it hurts me to watch that we are misusing the thing made for our benefit by using it against someone else.

    Humanity is above all. Equality is above all. People supporting and being empathetic to each other is above all. And if you don’t get it, then I have nothing to say to you.

    If you think I’m wrong then, please correct me. Your views, reviews and suggestions are most welcomed.

    Thank you for reading.