The Tribute

Those Who Love, Never Go Far From Us

The Tribute

In the fond memory of

Madan Gopal Gandhi

(1940 - 2019)



A Tribute To
Our Loving Founder

Late Sh.Madan Gopal Gandhi

(1940 - 2019)

The Tribute

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A TRIBUTE

Working under the kind guidance of Late Sh Madan G
Gandhi has been a blessing for me. Since 2008, I had an
opportunity to serve this great poet and look after the
publication house. It began with "The Poetry Society of
India" and reached to be a multi publication group.

In regard to his pious personality and gentle body
language, we used to call him Bauji. He ever helped
young poets in publishing their books on subsidised
rates. His aim was to spread poetry globally than earning
money. He had been a source of parental love and helped
me in many ways to settle me down in my life. I had been
following the path shown that helped me in lifting the publication house to touch the sky. His
preachings are great source of our success in the eld of publication, Printographic affordable
designing house and Coaching Center and other business. We pay our tribute to this great soul and
ever seek his kind blessings.

Shashi Kant Sharma

EDITORIAL

'The Tribute', certainly, is a felicitous tribute paid for the
unsurpassed services of Shri Madan Gopal Gandhi, the legendary
gure of Indian Literature. The very thought of paying accolades
to Shri Madan ji in the form of poetry is unquestionably a
distinctive impulse.

This volume illustrates the Himalayan tasks he has taken up and
the hopes he fullled, which eventually ignites the literary world.

His literature has touched all the walks of life and his deeds
manifest his patriotism. One cannot deny the fact that his life is a
memoir of character, attitude and values. The Revelation, we
come across, while reading his works motivates us to admire his
ideologies.

Shri Madan ji is a pioneer for many people with respect to his
contribution towards sustainable environment.

In Consummation, Shri Madan ji is a torch bearer, who toiled for the cause of revolutionary changes in the Indian
society.

The potential of Shri Madan Ji's poetry arises out of the untold or untouched aspects of literature. Shri Madan's poetry is
known for representing diversied thoughts and emotions of human beings in his metaphors. To sum up, this 'The
Tribute' is a token of reminiscence of Shri Madan Gopal Gandhi and his journey of life.

Poet Laureate
Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna
World Poet, Translator and Editor, INDIA

MR. MADAN G GANDHI

An Extraordinary Personality

I was introduced to Prof. Madan Gandhi by my mentor and his
“Gurudev Professor Som Ranchan”, from Shimla, on 5th July,
2013 when I sent him a request letter for publication of my poetry
volume. He wrote back on 11th July, 2013 agreeing to publish my
poetry volume and welcomed me to his home in Gurgaon, as and
when possible. And thus, my telephonic relationship with him
started, laced with a few visits to his house.

The rst time, I visited him at his house in Gurgaon, he was ill and
lying in bed. The bed sheet was oral and red, and the quilt was
maroon coloured and on the left side of the bed against the bed
rest stood a framed painting of Goddess Saraswati.

I had met a charismatic person, it was a magical moment. His
voice in itself was mesmerizing. I am not sure what his illness
was, I did not ask, and he did not tell me, but I somehow felt he
was in some pain.

Over the years, I met him a few times, during my last visit he
spoke fondly of his publishing venture and told me that he spent
all his pension money in promoting and publishing literature,
and had also pooled in his provident fund and gratuity to buy
modern machines and asked me if I could, as a businessman, see
after his demise that publishing venture continued. He came out
as a deep analyst with rmness of thought. I understood that
making money was not his priority.

I remember, when I approached him in 2017 for publishing my

Friend Anil Sharma's Hindi poetry volume, titled I have a feeling, based on a few meetings with him, that
“पाने खोने क बीच कह ”, till then his publishing house probably though he was immensely popular, but I tend to guess
that he was close to just a few. I went to pay my respects
only printed books in English, but he readily consented to his family on his demise, and during the condolence
to print the Hindi volume. He was kind-hearted and meeting quite a few of his former students, great
helpful. scholars, in their own rights, by then retired from higher
universities, and some who were still in jobs, spoke
Since in this volume, Mr. Anil Sharma had translated lovingly about his greatness, how he inspired, and about
poems in English too, I requested Prof. Sahib to kindly things that Prof Gandhi had done, that had shaped their
favor and write a Preface for the 25 Hindi translated life for the better. From the expressed sentiments that we
English poems, to which even with failing health, he were privy to hear at the condolence meeting we learnt
readily agreed, and Mr. Anil Sharma felt blessed when that he left a profound impact on people whose lives he
he received the published volumes with a single signed managed to touch with the force of his personality and
copy from 'Yayati Madan Gandhi'. An unexpected intellect.
treasure.
If I may echo the words of Henry David Thoreau, an
As is the norm in the publishing industry, an author gets American poet, and philosopher: Yayati Madan Gandhi
to buy his books at a specied discount and because of ji – Lived his life, did his work, and then picked his hat
my personal relationship with Prof. Gandhi, I was and left. With his demise, an exceptional man left us.
enjoying maximum discount facility with his publishing
house. Mr. Anil Sharma desired to buy 200 copies more I salute the memory of a rare amalgamation of a poet,
and could not afford to buy them even at the publishing painter, astrologer, educationist and an outstanding
house policy of maximum discount. I told Prof. Gandhi, litterateur.
that Mr. Sharma was a retired Govt. Servant and had
nancial limitations and on my request Madan Sir It was a privilege to know him.
readily agreed to provide the additional copies at
manufacturing cost price. This was his greatness and his Rajiv Khandelwal
love to promote literature, clearly palpable and visible at
ground level.

Till the end, he did not give up, did not tire and pursued
his goal of publishing the known and the not-so-known.

Dr. Aditi Abhishikta

Assistant Professor in English,
Basic Science and Humanities, BITS, Visakhapatnam,

B.A. (Psychology), M.A. (Political Science.),
M.A.(English), M.Ed., PhD (English)

An accomplished professional equipped with versatile
knowledge and experience (20+ years) in the elds of
Teaching, Fine Arts, Classical Vocal and Social work,
besides having a profound interest in English Poetry and
Literature. She is a poet, writer, vocalist, painter, soft
skills trainer and a motivational speaker. She achieved
Rank 1 in AURCET 2013 among all Arts Disciplines in
Andhra University. She has completed her Doctorate in
English Literature from Andhra University with Indian
Writing in English as specialization. She has to her acclaim
more than 30 Articles, Poems published in Journals of repute,
Edited Books and also presented papers in more than 30 National
and International Conferences. Her poems have been awarded in
national and global forums. She has been conferred with the Best
Academician Award by Elsevier SSRN Research 2020. Besides academic
commitments she also takes pleasure in various programs being an active
member of Bliss Foundation, a charitable Trust.

THE LEGENDARY LIGHT

In the eternal path
Of quest for enlightenment
In the perennial pursuit
Of love for humanity
In the dissolving boundaries
Of minds and convictions
In the growth of compassion
Of every living soul
In the beauty of forbearance
Amidst the creator, creation and creativity,
The journey of your milestones
O Legendary Light!
Spreads novelty, the tone of poetic grace
And shall be reminisced at every new avenue,
With spirit unbeaten and ever stretching passion
To lead forward the minds of literary barn
Your deeds of pinnacle in whole and parts
Shall ever be cherished and enriched
In innite eons
Let your impeccable beam
Be deemed even brighter
And ourish millions in stints of millenniums

@ Dr. Aditi Abhishikta

Anshula Garg

PhD Scholar, Mass Communication,
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and

Technology, Hisar, Haryana

Anshula Garg is a PhD Scholar of Mass Communication
at Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and
Technology, Hisar, Haryana. She is creative writer,
blogger. She has been awarded with medal of Token in
M.Phil. by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

मिृ तशषे

इंसान चला जाता है
लेिकन मृितयाँ िचरकाल तक शषे रह जाती ह

य त मर जाता है
पर तु य त व हमेशा िज दा रहता है
श ल भूली जा सकती ह
पर काय भलु ाए नह जा सकते ह

यह समय है
यह हर िकसी को आता जाता दखे ता है
लिे कन कछ चिु न दा लोग हमशे ा अमर हो जाते ह

उनकी याद
उनकी नसीहत
उनक कारनामे
हमशे ा िदलोिदमाग पर छाप छोड़ जाते ह

कभी उनका सािह य
कभी लखे न काय
कभी किवताएं
तो कभी िवचार सू तयां
हमशे ा उनकी याद को तरोताजा करती रहती ह

वह किव पी
लेखक पी
िश ािवद ही है
जो भलू े भी भलु ाया नह जा सकता है

उनकी िक़ताब का सं ह @ Anshula Garg
उनका अनु मरण करवा ही देता है

Those Who Love, Never Go Far From Us

Late Sh.Madan Gopal Gandhi

(1940 - 2019)

LOVE'S EMBRACE LOVE'S LONGING

What happens after death The autumnal wind passing through the pine leaves
remains for man a mystery sends sound vibrations in the air
a riddle, beyond speculations which echoing through the hills
magnify into a grand symphony
To ee from death In the woodlands' narrow lanes
is to deny ow of love the songs wafted by the windy breeze
life and time scatter its fragrant colours
through the singing water
Robbing existence Cattle grazing over the grassy expanse
of its very purpose move majestically with their tinkling bells
and life of its rhythm the village maids drawing water from the well
walk the chit chat with rhythmic steps
Without death's cold embrace Just beneath the racing heavens
you can't in fullness realize there oat the shadowy gures
warmth of Love's embrace amid din and fury of giant ares
love's longing slings and swings the spheres.
Nor ye hear song of existence
nor sweet music of the river of time @Yayati
nor the warbling choir's soulful chime

To know the fullness of life
the process of ripening to fall
and nally to fade off in dust

Death and life-apiece
Without one
the other is not complete

They together make
harmonics of symphony
to be sung at creation's dawn.

Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna

Poet Laureate Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna is a prolic writer,
translator and editor of 21st century from Andhra Pradesh,
India. He has adopted a unique universal style in writing.
As a thinker and observer of life he gives greater
dimensions to burning problems in society. His poetry
books were chosen for many literary awards. Dr. Perugu
continues to experiment with various poetic themes in
Global perspective. His poetry 'Flamingo' brought
immediate fame and it is centered on the lives of
migratory birds. Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna's works are
centered on mysticism, peace and gender issues and are

powerful in rendering… Besides his several achievements in
the eld of World Poetry he was appointed as Ambassador of
World Union of Poets and conferred with Platinum Cross for
Literature… Recently he was also conferred with Honorary D. Lit.
degree in 36th World Congress of Poets at Prague, Czech Republic. Also
Awarded World Icon of Peace Award in Nigeria. Is the Recipient of Global Icon Award-2021 by
WCF, Italy; Honor Of Merit Award from Brazil and Excellence in Poetry Award from Greece
and Japan. A Tax ofcial by profession in the Government of Andhra Pradesh but Poetry is his
priority passion. He has published about 26 books in various genres and is mentioned in the
books of records as a widely Published poet in scores of International/ World Anthologies. He
has visited Europe, Middle East, USA and many other countries for presenting his poetry.
Andhra Pradesh government conferred the 'Best Poet Award' in 2008.

POET UNPARALLELED..!!

O Poet Yayati
There's no death to a poet
As long as the posy of poesy
Keeps diffusing it's fragrance.
By preserving one philosophy
below the eyelids
And when one verse stands upright like a lamp post
throwing light on the path for passers-
by generation after generation...
In the world awakened by your words
We see your image in every letter.
Reading your poems
we are owing into ourselves,
and delighted by your words
we are trying to fathom
the depths of your loving heart
and handing over the bouquets of your ideals
to the posterity as invaluable heritage.
We still behold and keeps beholding the future,
those dazzling verses of your poesy
reaching the sky and dazzling like stars.
O poet unparalleled...
its not upto anyone to climb and reach the heights
of your poetic apogee...
we can merely take a dip in that nectareous deep
and try to wade through!

@ Dr. Perugu Ramakrishna, India

Dr. Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana

Poet – Writer - Reviewer, Hyderabad (T.S) INDIA,
e-mail: [email protected]

To Know More, Visit: www.worldpeacepoetry.com
His Peace Videos:

https://worldpeacepoetry.com/category/gallery/videos/

Dr. Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana is a poet, writer and
reviewer, who during his ongoing 30-year stint has
clinched the rare distinction of getting his message-
centric poems chosen for publication in no less than 90
countries. He's conferred with several prestigious
national and international awards that include ve
doctorates, lots of laurels, commendations, citations and
titles for promoting Universal Peace, World Brotherhood,
Environment Consciousness, Protection of Nature,
Safeguarding Children and Human Rights etc.

In recognition of his poetry writings, Dr. Ashok received
commendations from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former-President, India,
Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, former-Prime Minister, India, Bill Clinton, USA,
Queen Elizabeth of Britain, Princess of Wales, President and Prime Minister
of France, Prime Minister of Switzerland, Senator Viktor Busa, The Lord
President, Italy, United Nations Organization, UNESCO, UNICEF etc. As of
now, EIGHT of his poetry volumes have been published and 12 spiritual
books have been translated from Telugu (local language) to English
language.

ICON OF SERENITY

We came across aggressions
We came across conicts,
We came across brutalities,
We came across ruinous wars,
We came across communal frenzy,
We came across starvation deaths;
And even witnessed inhumane acts.
Yet, the re of fury was doused
With mysticism and peace poetry
Of none other than Madan G Gandhi;
Not only simmering volcanic hearts
But even pacifying the hostile minds.

Few and rare are such memory-icons
Whose verses and powerful voices
Keep echoing across the world…
To encourage harmony
To promote earth awareness
To uphold global fraternity
To project cultural values
To defend human rights, yes ….
With mysticism and peace themes
Which relentlessly surged….
From the ardent pen of Madan G Gandhi.

@ Dr. Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana

Memories Never Fade

Founder: Madan G Gandhi
1940-2019

LAW OF LOVE LIVING TO LOVE

None but love, No oil in lamp
that does help to make unclean the vessel
you win the nal run. untrimmed the wick!
By practice
you'll know How can the lamp be lit
love is eternal ow. how can there be light?
Obeying the law of Love,
you become privy Unless persistent the call
to wondrous feats insistent the quest
of transcendence. the door shall not open!
Letting thus to dispel
darkness Everyone is but a prince
and to blossom. with a crown in heart
and a life consecrated to love

The condition to arrive
intense yearning
burning at both ends

Praying to believe
believing to pray
living to love all life.

@Yayati

Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta “Mewadev”

H.O.D. (English) , Eklavya P. G. College, Banda (UP),
Afliated to Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (UP, India)

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta “Mewadev” is a recipient of
the Presidency of the International Prize De Finibus
Terrae - IV edition in memory of Maria Monteduro
(Italy). He has been awarded an honorary doctorate
“DOCTOR OF LITERATURE” (DOCTOR
HONORISCA USA) from THE INSTITUTE OF THE
EUROPEAN ROMA STUDIES AND RESEARCH INTO
CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY AND INTERNATIONAL
LAW – BELGRADE (THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA) and from
"BRAZIL INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL CONIPA AND
ITMUT INSTITUTE". He has received Uttar Pradesh Gaurav
Samman 2019. Presently he acts as III° "SECRETARY-GENERAL OF
THE WORLD UNION OF POETS" OF THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD
UNION OF POETS FOR THE YEAR 2021. He is the author of 8 books and he
is an assistant professor at Eklvaya P. G. College, Banda (U. P.) and he resides
at Banda (U. P.) India. Visit him as Dr Brajesh, facebook.com/brajeshg1,
email him at [email protected], and www.mewadev.com.

A GRADIENT POET

You are the great poet of the era
You have spread poetry and literature
In every corner of the world
My true love sent to you
By the embers in hearthside ease
Across the surface of a poem
Your mind in the act of nding, what will sufce
All begin in delight
To come to terms with mortality
I mean, have seen a great scholar
But my moving cry from the heart of suffering
All else aside, your vision make me your fan
Your rhythms and energy of a young nation
Awake the all sleepy souls
We know, it's all your dedication
The most thoroughly pillaged piece
Like you, no one would do here
You are the greatest.

@ Dr. Brajesh Kumar Gupta “Mewadev”

Poetry of Over Loving Poet

Our Founder: Madan G Gandhi
1940-2019

A KISS OF LOVE with neon bulbs of light

When love moves When love whispers
each word becomes a hymn into a ute hung in air
all utterance a revelation
each smile sows a million hopes leaves begin to clap
for a spring-eyed dawn to bloom the choir-birds begin to ap
each laughter lights a million a million musical wings
lamps in orchestral harmony
in lovelorn abyss of gloom
When love takes brush and palette
A kiss of love colours begin to dance and sing
sets despair's wild woods are rainbows vie to paint the horizon
burns them all on passion's pyre violet to crimson
phoenix-like letting hope-buds to suffusing sky and sea
bloom where earth and heaven meet
on a soil where brambles had
been all along All nature and cosmos
dressing up the earth in colours of in multi-colours look gorgeous
spring They weave a spell on marveling
eyes
When love holds the pen under charm of new-blown beauty
the words on the page begin to as if all life has suddenly woken
dance up
lines soar and swirl in a dizzy in a new dawn
romance and with eyes of wonder
lling black canvas of sky seeing the whole spectacle.

@Yayati

Lily Swarn

Chandigarh, India

Lily Swarn, multilingual poet, author,
columnist is a gold medalist ,university
colour holder, radio show host and Peace
Ambassador, writes different genres. A
Trellis of Ecstasy, called a veritable
delight by The Journal of Commonwealth
literature in London. The Gypsy Trail
,Lilies of the Valley, highly appreciated .
History on My Plate got rave reviews. She has
won over 50 international and national awards like
Reuel International Prize for Poetry, Global Icon of
Peace, Sahitya Rattan, Gujarat Sahitya Akademi Award,
Master of Creative Impulse, Sarojini Naidu Award,
Woman of Substance, Kairat Duissenov medal for poetic
excellence,Order of Shakespeare Medal etc.

THE MYSTIC MARINER

Transcendental oats of mystical rafts
Sitting on the helm of worldly affairs
The boatman sings of lovesick winds
That come from hearts of valiant men

A river of holy ash smeared pundits
Chanting mantras on Ganges 'shores
Smoke from sacred res
igniting hope In dejected souls

The mariner dreams of Zanzibar
Sailing gaily into jubilant Timbuktoo
It's the ocean of life that sucks you in
Whirlpools and eddies of venomous cauldrons

The oars lie helplessly
The paddles freeze
The sails utter in bewildered ire
The voyage carries you across the ether
Copyright Lily Swarn 3.3.2017

Warm regards ,
Lily Swarn

Dr. Dalip Khetarpal

Dr. Dalip Khetarpal pioneered a new genre in poetry writing
and won laurels for the new trend set by him. He is one of
the rst Indian English poets who has, for the rst time,
successfully synthesized and poeticized all branches of
sciences including medical science, psychiatry,
abnormal psychology and parapsychology and
integrated them into his poetry with great subtlety and
skill. His books are sold online worldwide through
Amazon.in and Flipkart.com
Dr. Dalip has nine poetry anthologies, about 300
reviews/criticisms and one book of criticism to his credit.

His highlight has generally been the subconscious and
unconscious mind. But later he shifted his focus to other wider
desultory areas of life, like psychological aspects of man-woman
relationship, spiritual love, sex, deceptive myths, mysteries of life,
human soul and God, but not without elements of humanism.
Various literary organizations from India and abroad have conferred laurels
and certicates of excellence on him. He has also received numerous
commendations at various national and international writers' fests for his
creative works that made India proud. His anthologies were also suitably
awarded for their excellence by the poet laureate, late Dr. Yayati Madan
Gandhi, his mentor and guiding star.

MEMORIUM

(In fond memory of late Dr. Yayati Madan Gandhi)

On one despondent day
Fancy took hold of my beloved poet laureate
—the poet's poet, the mentor to all mystics
Who began to titillate my fond memories
That always see his spirit glow,
His vision luminous.

The creative moments shared, the mysteries explored,
The sustained ow of love stored,
Gestures that made us laugh, weep, enchant,
Silent meaningful exchange of glances
Unspoken, but expressions deep and loud,
Still lie deep in my psyche.

E'en from the Heavens
Where thou dwell, I shall feel thy love
Always active deep within me.
It's impossible for words to honor you
And to pay an apt memorable tribute to you
As your stature is measureless.

I bid tearful farewell not to your soul

Not to my fondest thoughts either,

For within the deepest core of my heart

Thou dwell, cheer, inspire, motivate and bolster

My creativity that shall continue to pass on

To remotest posterity. @ Dr. Dalip Khetarpal

Jen Walls

Poet, Author, Literary Reviewer , Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
[email protected]

Jen is an award-winning international poet/author,
literary reviewer and critic. Her rst poetry collection,
'The Tender Petals', released November 2014 through

Inner Child Press, USA. Her second book, 'OM śānti
śānti śānti', contains co-authored duet poetry and
released November 2015 by The Poetry Society of
India. Jen's third and fourth poetry collections will
contain duet poems with co-author, Avadhooth
Guruprasad. They are currently in production for
book releases in 2021.

Jen's simple poems celebrate nature and spirituality, as
peace-lled poems lovingly invigorate; connecting with
divine’s intimate presence inside life. Her poetry is widely
found in renowned publications, literary journals and global
world peace anthologies throughout the USA, UK, Africa, and India.
Jen Walls resides in Saint Paul, Minnesota USA with her loving family.

“SHARING LOVE AND COMPASSION, IN TRUE WEALTH
SERVICE AND SACRIFICE”
(by Dr. Yayati Madan Gandhi)
(Yayati)
Poor is one
The Late revered Yayati, Madan G Gandhi has selessly shared who desires more;
from his vast treasure trove of divine poetry within this lifetime; who desires little, has enough.
rendering bliss through his gentle grace-lled words, offering
astounding richness. Gandhi ji's awakened being offered vital As he/she knows well,
cares inside living poetry. He supported truth as a full testament true wealth of happiness,
of wholesomeness that could light love's ame. He played a divine is not outside, but within.
game of healing, touching to heal entire humanity and nature too.
Gandhi ji's heart to heart words are real to live forever true, as they Not in possessions
were magnanimously gifted for all his readers and poetic devotees but in awareness:
across this entire globe. desire is never sated.

His exquisite poetic tapestry unfolds as a soulful scroll; imparting What avail if one were to possess
love's pure mystical awareness, offering true guidance within the whole universe
from heart's dearest inspiration. Madan G Gandhi's loving words
gently instill a divine clarity within all faithfulness; opening truth, and is left the sole survivor?
light and love. If we can perceive this living grace inside his words,
we will forever feel indebted to him for sharing this humble Happiness lies in sharing,
message of pure love as the highest idea of faith. His loving service in love and compassion
was a noble gift of grace; imparting inside poetry; helping one and in service and sacrice.
all to live forever free. We'll live so lovingly, too, if we shall live
truth for the entire mankind!

Our heart pranam for great love! Our grateful salute for you, dear
revered Madan G Gandhi ji!

@ Jen Walls

Mushtaq B Barq

Mushtaq B Barq is a poet, a short story writer, translator and a
critic, who has many poetic translations to his credit. He has
translated famous Kashmiri su-poets Wahab Khar and
Soche Kral into English. His elucidative work on the su-
philosophy entitled 'The Wings of Love' has earned him
applauds throughout the world. His other books 'Feeble
Prisoner', 'The Streak of Light' , 'Withered Petals' and a
novel 'Shades and Shadows ' have been acclaimed in
English Literary circles. The American Poetry
Association has awarded him Editor's Choice Poetry
Prize in 2007. He is also the recipient of Khillat-e-Noor
felicitation for his writings on su thought in Kashmir.

The author is a member of Jammu and Kashmir Fiction Writers
Guild.

IN MEMORIAM DR. YAYATI MADAN GOPAL GANDHI

In the lap of Srimati Savitri Devi, what pearl did the time polish!
On the shoulders of Kewal Krishan, what mount did the time raise!
A Bard with a wing and wind at his shore to lure the wandering men
'Ashes and Embers' 'Petals of Flame' and 'Ring of Silence'
What melody! What voice, like the mystic bird's mirth
down the line has crept into the recesses of wordsmiths.

The hiss of wind, the whirl of wee instants may in mute mode be
but , who could erase the music of master from the skin of admirers,
the poet lives in ether, comes down for a moment to mark his land
nay by measuring tools, but by the reed carrying blood and salt
on its own, for the poet's pen is a forest massive in his palm small
creating its own rainbow out of human hues and shades varied.

History may bias be, but a verse shall never a curse be, for sure
the poet is the king of his own kingdom, with his own human laws
for his race, reasons and seasons stay at the door like unwanted guests
who for reasons assured are handed round late or on no account
for every verse stands as rule, for every style serves the matter
that matters for the masses, and least themes on the leaets fall.

From here Madan ji in his caricature may not be but his donation
we all enjoy, a publication house what else a bard of this race wants,
a family irrespective of size and shape yet under a roof lives in peace,
let peace be a gown to wrap the bard embellished with mystic petals
to encourage us all to keep the show on despite odds all
and that we may in verses live to leave footprints like traveler on sand

@ Mushtaq B Barq

Maria Miraglia

Italy

Maria Miraglia is an Educationist, poet, translator, peace
activist, Maria A. Miraglia was born and lives in Italy. For a
long time, an active member of Amnesty International,
she herself is a founder of World Foundation for Peace
and Member of Ican, of the International Observatory for
Information and Human Rights. Founding member and
literary director of the Italian cultural association P.
Neruda, honorary member of Nationes Unidas de las
Letras, advisory member of several editorial boards.
Presidente de la organization Mundial de los Trovatores,
Italy and Deputy President – Coordination, at a child rights
global organization, the United World Movement for

Children (UWMC). She collaborates for poetry with national
and international newspapers and magazines. Her poems are
translated into several languages and collected in numberless
anthologies all over the world. Dr. Maria Miraglia is often a welcome
guest of international events for poetry. Author of anthologies in Italian,
English or both languages She is recipient of numerous national and
international awards and recognition.

IN LAUDEM

The book on a shelf His magnetic eyes
placed there with care tell of distant pasts
on the cover the image of and I'm there silent
The worldly known humanist by his voice captured
and mystical poet while time passes pleasant
a light beacon and gently ow the words
keeper of science and knowledge like between friends
the icon that anything knows from ancient times
of good and evil
He was Madan Gandhi
With a melancholic nostalgia the poet of beauty and love
I leaf through the pages and noble his ideals and visions
nd myself distant in time and space keeper of wisdom
sitting on a sofa who his life devoted to brotherhood
next to the great poet harmony and peace
wearing a white kurta
@ Maria Miraglia

Timileyin Gabriel Olajuwon

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Timileyin Gabriel Olajuwon hails from Osun State,
Nigeria. His poems have appeared in poetry journals,
magazines and anthologies. He is the managing editor of
'Muse for World Peace Anthology', 'Ko Annan Tribute'
2019 and the author of 'Call for Retreat' 2013, 'The Muse'
2017 and “'Apeke and other poems' 2017– collections of
poems.
More info: http://worldpoetry.ca/?tag=timileyin

THRENODY FOR YAYATI

More like the rush of an eagle
Sorrow drew near our cheerful hearts,
Holding us up in the trance of uncalled headlines
"Yayati is gone", "Gandhi is no more"
As the mad breeze and creaking windows claps,
the mocking birds staged songs of deceits
Mimicking our soulful dirges on panting lips:
Yayati! Ya-ha-yati! Yaahyha-tii!!!
Since death has played her chord of sorrow for us to dance.

Memories of Yayati being; peaceful ght won, & the blissful smile,
Paint the world with indelible stripes...
& time wiggled chariots; Yayati died to live; for history remains,
Like a fetus ready for birth.

Indubitably inspiring, his words were lights to darkened paths
& Undeniably, he has written his name on the wall of our hearts
To be remembered as long as the sun spreads her tentacles.
“Enchantment is over but, the spell remains”

@ Timileyin Gabriel Olajuwon

Pantas P Sitompul

Kota Bekasi, Indonesia

Pantas Pangihutan Sitompul, his pen name known as
Pantas P. Sitompul, on FaceBook known as Pantas
Pangihutan S, right now he lives in Kota Bekasi -
Indonesia. He was born in Jakarta on 4th of July 1964. His
single anthology of poems is 'Crystals of Morning Dew'
2018, it can be read on amazon, nook, rakuten kobo. He
also has translated Madan G Gandhi's poems 'Bonsai
Blossom' into bahasa Indonesia. His poems have been
published in many international anthology of poems with
other eminent global poets. His second single anthology will be
published 'The Song of My Soul' on this 2021, and other book of The
Essential Faith of Christianity. He is a navigator of merchant ship, served as
chief ofcer onboard that has sailed all over the globe with more than 20 years
experienced.

A TRIBUTE TO MADAN G. GANDHI

You are a poet laureate legendary
A man with eyes of vision
You are a prodigious humanist
A man with a noble heart and a pious soul
To embrace the depth vastness of cosmos
In your words carved the beauty of your dignity

Manifestation of a great soul
A multi talent artist, a notable academician
Digging the meaning of life and death
A mortal esh with immortal soul
Never miss inserted a meaning to its woven-link

Grand vision visible through your eyes
Of evolution of life till eternity
Poetry is your verses of yearning spirit
A great painter with magic colours
Luminous in the world of darkness

Grandeur of your humbled personality
A great soul meditation in silence
Never exaggerated of what it should be
Deep in your heart buried an endless dream
Harmony of humanity and nature are your concerned
In memorial you are, but your verses will always whisper!

@ Pantas P Sitompul™

Dr. Pintu Mahakul

(Ph. D. ; D. Litt.), Freelance Poet, Writer,
Researcher and Philosopher, Berhampur, Odisha, India

Dr. Pintu Mahakul is an Indian freelance poet, writer,
philosopher, researcher and social activist born at village
Gandam of Deogarh district in Indian state of Odisha.
He is educationally B.Pharm, M.B.A, Ph. D. and D. Litt.
(Business Administration). He is Alumni of Berhampur
University, Odisha. His books are catalogued in reputed
libraries and universities of the world and poems are
reviewed by internationally renowned poets and authors.
Dr. Pintu has received many honours from different
organizations for his literary ability and social activities. He
has got a title of Pragyanpurusha from an organization. He has
received Rajiv Gandhi Prativa Puraskar in 2008 from gracious hand
of His Excellency Governor of Odisha Sj. Murlidhar C. Bhandare (Then
Governor). He had got a higher rank #363 on top 500 poets of the world as per
Poem Hunter (Old Interface) World Poetry Database Information published
on date 06 October 2020.

OH DEAR GREAT POET
MADAN GOPAL GANDHI

Neither have you died, nor have you gone away,
In your memoriam today, Oh Sir, tribute we pay!

Oh dear great poet, we hear your voice is tender!
Of course God is with you, he is our light sender!

In your cosmic journey you never feel far lonely,
Our love carries peace, God redeems ever only!

Silence is drifting and joy is shifting load in wind,
Mind you connect with God; he is very, very kind!

You rest in peace near eternal light with new glow,
Oh dear immortal Soul, in emotion today we ow!

In our sorrowful days, you are dignied day light,
Your pretty poems whisper, moon sings at night!

@ Dr. Pintu Mahakul

Preety Bora

Golaghat, Assam ( India )

The poetess, Mrs Preety Bora lives in the beautiful state of
Assam, (India) called "Golaghat". She weaves poetry in
both languages: in English and in Assamese (Mother
Tongue). She is the Co -Editor of a bilingual book
entitled 'Hejar Kabir Xopoon' (Part 1). And her poems
have been featured in various anthologies and
magazines and newspapers in India and in foreign
countries too. She is highly inspired by Nature. Being an
innate lover of nature, she allows her feelings and ideas to be
expressed as free verse. The poetess started writing poetry
from her college days. Her poems visualize the beauty of nature
and the fundamental elements of life. Her literary works are
embellished with eloquent expressions that seem to pour out from the
heart.
The names of some of the books where she contributed poems are : 'Oh My
Sweetest Love', 'The World Anthology of Poetry', 'SEASON OF LOVE',
'A SUBLIME COLLECTION of ACROSTICS (ON YAYATI MADAN
GANDHI)', 'SYMPHONY OF PEACE', 'A bouquet of Verse (Volume 1 )',
'LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT', 'GloMag ', 'Interdisciplinary Journal of Literature
and Language', 'Whispering Poiesis ', 'TRANQUIL MUSE', 'My Tears' etc.

OH SWEET MEMORY

Memories get back to me
Like a pearl drop
Floating around the orange sunset,
A warmth of your gentle touch around me
Like a fragrant breeze
In my solitude, or
In my prayers
I weep in silence gazing at the midnight sky
I mourn for my catastrophe
As dark shadows climb the wall of pain.
No one can hear the sound of your laughter that
echoes in my ears
The loneliness surrounds me
As my hopes, and my dreams
Shattered into pieces.
The pain increases
The air keeps so silent,
Through my body runs a chill.
The night camouages,
Revolving around me
Fireies glow inside my iron chest
As long as I have those memories
We will never be apart.

@ Preety Bora

Dr. P.G. Rama Rao

Dr. P.G. Rama Rao (b 1935) retired from the PG Dept. of
English, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, in 1995 after a
long and distinguished innings as a teacher of English and
American literature. As a Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct
Professor of English (1981--82) and American Studies
(1993), he lectured and gave readings from his creative
writing in several American universities, and taught the
Hemingway course in The University of Massachusetts,
Boston... On a British Council Grant, he visited Oxford and
Edinburgh Universities as a Visiting Fellow in 1986, and
delivered a series of lectures there. He participated in several
National and International Conferences, and supervised the doctoral
research of several scholars. Apart from his large body of academic
writing, he has published 25 books including ction, memoirs and ten books of poetry.
The Global Jury of Dr. Yayati Madan G. Gandhi International Awards has conferred on him
'The Poet Laureate Award' and 'The Lifetime Achievement Award' in 2016, and
Philosophique Poetica and Grand Productions, Canada has conferred on him the
Philosophique Poetica International 'Master of Metaphor and Creative Genius Award', and
'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the World Poetry Conference, Bathinda (Punjab, India) in
October 2019.

DR. YAYATI MADAN G. GANDHI - A TRIBUTE

Should we be asked to name a poet, who raises the earth to heaven's rareed atmosphere of mystic enlightenment, and
describes in glorious heavenly poetry Mother Earth and her problems, the name which comes to our mind is “Dr.
Yayati Madan G. Gandhi”. In his great works one nds a happy combination of the intuitive wisdom of the Orient and
the rational enlightenment of the Occident. He enjoys the gift of the Muse of Poesie, and words, which are at his beck
and call, place themselves in the best order in his poems, making it a delectable experience to read or hear them. As a
young man of 21, he won the prestigious 'Tagore Award for Poetry', and has grown up to be a 'Modern Day Tagore'
earning the sobriquet of “Poets' Poet” with 20 volumes of published poetry of the highest order and thousands of
poems yet to be published on heaven and earth and what lies between them visible and invisible including values,
which mankind has cherished down the ages. His assignment as a Visiting Fellow in Cambridge University and his
peregrinations round the world, making friends and inuencing people among intellectuals, thinkers, writers, and
poets all over the world, have made him 'a citizen of the world' and India's cultural and literary ambassador to the
outside world. Dr. Gandhi has been in the vanguard of international movements for sustainable environment, total
disarmament, human rights, eco-feminism, and one world for all mankind. Like his illustrious role model, Dr
Rabindranath Tagore, he is also referred to as a “poet, writer, and educationist,” in all three of which he has excelled
like none else but Tagore before him in modern times. His works have been translated into several languages of the
world. He is a 'Neruda Awardee', and was a Nobel nominee. He received the “National Excellence Award for
Contribution in the Field of Education and Literature” from the 'United Citizen's Council - New Delhi', and the “Rajiv
Gandhi Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education and Literature”.

Three organizations founded by him viz., 'Poetry Society of India', 'Global Fraternity of Poets', and 'Earth Vision
Publications' have been serving the cause of poetry, environment, and peace on earth for the last several years. This
multi-faceted genius has also distinguished himself as a painter, whose work was exhibited in Cambridge (UK), and
New Delhi (India). He is an authority on Hindu Philosophy and Yoga. Dr Gandhi's name gures in several
International Directories of people who have made their mark in different elds of activity in the world. He has
founded the World Congress of Poets together with Dr. Krishna Srinivas and other eminent poets of the world, and is
the Founder-President of “Dr. Yayati Madan G. Gandhi International Literary Awards”. A deep study of this great
visionary's works makes it clear that his primary concern is to safeguard the earth and world peace through Poetry and
its cohorts, and broaden our vision by taking us on a poetic ight to the starry realms, where we can hear the soulful
spiritual music of the spheres. I was sorely disappointed when the Selection Committees for The Nobel Prize for
Literature, Gyanpith, Saraswati Samman, The Central Sahitya Akademi and The Padma Awards bypassed this great
writer. As a humble homage to this great man and my esteemed friend, I dedicated my 9th book of poems, Where My
Father Dwells (2019) to his hallowed memory.

Dr. Sonia Gupta

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Dr. Sonia Gupta from Dera Bassi, near Chandigarh, in
India is a dentist (BDS, MDS) by profession. She is a
prolic writer in English, Hindi, and Punjabi languages.
She has authored eight English and two Hindi
independent anthologies. Her writings are part of
various anthologies, magazines, newspapers and
websites. She has received many awards in the poetry
competitions organized by various literary groups.
Recently in 2018, she won a Gold and Silver medal in a poetic
world cup organized by Nigeria, “PRASANNA JENN
MEMORIAL AWARD ” by Asian Literary Society, 5th rank in
International Essay writing competition organized by literary society,
India. She is also fond of paintings, singing, cooking, designing, knitting and
teaching. Her many scientic papers have been published in national and international
journals of her professional eld. Presently, she is working as a faculty member in one of the
dental colleges near her city. Her many projects are on the way.

A PRECIOUS BOON

A precious boon of that almighty in the eld of literature,
Who provided opportunities to
So many brightening their future,
His two words “SUPERB” and “GREAT” were enough,
That made everyone feel their work to be worth!
A man blessed with virtue of kindness,
A rare example of peace and humbleness,
Though honoured with so many awards,
Yet he always showered his love and regards!
His writings were a source of inspiration,
Igniting inner zeal and enthusiasm,
Touching million of souls and hearts,
Spreading love and light in world's each part!
Though today he is not amidst us,
But will remain alive within hearts,
His seless dedication towards literature,
Has scribbled a golden history to remember!

@ Dr. Sonia Gupta

Tulsi Bhandari

Email: [email protected]

Tulsi Bhandari at present lives a quiet life devoted to
house wifely duties, reading and writing.
Having lived an active life, always on the move due to her
husband's frequent transfers, bringing up her sons,
working as a teacher, as an educational advisor in Jakarta,
managing regulatory affairs in a pharmaceutical rm in
Abuja, and so on, she values the deeply enriching
experiences life continues to provide her with.
Her rst published book: 'The Autonomous Adult and Karma
Yoga', is based on Eric Berne's Transactional analysis, Sri
Aurobindo's Integral Yoga and the Gita; followed by her second:
'Yoga of The Gita for the Modern Seeker'.
‘Towards A Touch Supreme' and 'Twilight Calls' are her published poetry
anthologies in English with 121 and 81 poems respectively; and 'Dil Ki Baat Kah Toh Loon' a
collection of 126 Hindi poems.
Her books can be viewed on Google and amazon.in

IN UNISON

It is evening my lord
The sun is about to set
All I now remember is that
I have been praying since dawn.

The early breeze was invigorating
Compelling was moon's mystifying beauty
Sunrise then warmed me up for the day's chores
And I went through the noon's intensity.

Now milder the sun will go down
And soon darkness shall prevail
I do not know if I shall wake up
From slumber to the freshness of dawn again
Or an everlasting sleep would engulf me.

Day has gone by
There was much to do
Many tasks to be nished.

But twilight spreads
Its mystical magnetic spell
And my entire being
Calls out to thee.

I nd myself joining the chorus
Rising from the cavern of my heart
Where, the mundane and the utmost
All gather, seeking thy grace in unison.

@ Tulsi Bhandari

Türkan Ergör

Sociologist, Philosopher, Writer, Poet, Columnist,
Ambassador for Peace, World Peace Icon

PEACE

Peace allows people to live together in peace. But
unfortunately there are wars in the world and so terrible
innocent people are dying. Peace means humanity, the

end of evil is the beginning of goodness. Countries where
peace grows more and more are ones where peace brings
to humans, love and tolerance.

Peace means choosing a good life. Where there is no peace
there is sadness and a bad life. People lose their love and
respect, then jealousy and selshness begin. They succumb
to their ambitions and kill each other. For this reason peace
is a condition of being happy and peaceful.

Peace happiness is the foundation of your future. For this
reason, living in peace is a very important thing. Peace makes
people happy, and war makes them unhappy. Peace makes a country
strong, and life makes it easy. Peace, brotherhood and solidarity will bring
happiness, will make people happy. We must compete for good, we must
end the wars for a beautiful world. I wish peace to all people and the court.