The Spiritual Side of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in 5 Poems
The Spiritual Side of APJ Abdul Kalam in 5 Poems
Former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) was India’s best known scientist and leader. Even so, he was deeply spiritual at heart. Like the true child of a secular nation, President Abdul Kalam embodied all religious thoughts: He was a devout Muslim quoting profusely from the Holy Quran on one hand and reciting at will from Hindu scriptures on the other.
It is a known fact that he began his day with the words of the Bhagavad Gita.
In fact, at his first press conference after his nomination for the President’s role, Abdul Kalam recited verses from the Holy Gita.
Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India on July 25, 2002 and worked relentlessly for his vision of a developed nation till the last breath of his life. The great soul passed away on July 27, 2015.
Many of his poems and books, including Guiding Souls - Dialogues on the Purpose of Life, reveal the spiritual side of this great nation builder. Here are 5 poems from Kalam’s pen that show his affinity towards Hinduism and Indian culture. Start reading...
Rakhi Day is Righteous Day - Poem by Dr. Kalam
Rakhi Day is Righteous Day
This full moon day our hearts are in brim
Feeling of faith and serenity in mind.
We light the lamps and our hears glow
Radiance of happiness and peace are in flow.
Harmonious homes are like streams of joy
Flowing and flourishing the landscape en route.
Nobility in heart and character in deed
Righteous homes alone make a beautiful State.
Sisters will tie the thread on the brothers
Abiding them to do only what is right and clean.
Put the Kumkum and blessed rice on the head
Where will dwell right thoughts and noble action.
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Guru Prakasham - A Poem by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Guru Prakasham
Many many years ago our Gurus lit the lamp
And the Prakasham was born carrying power of the soul
This light of truth on the lands of five rivers
It orbited and orbited around the sun
Along with the earth that carried it as sindhur
This earthly Prakasham is so powerful
Of human's universal message of one God
Four hundred orbits gone in no time
The great Prakasham has even out-glowed the Sun
As it orbits all around the sun, even sun bows in enhanced reverence
And salutes the earth, for all that it carries
The Greatest Prakasham of Guru Granth Sahib
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Earth Shining in Glory - A Poem by Dr. Kalam
Earth Shining in Glory
Our Milky Way is shining,
with millions and millions of stars.
Our beloved star Sun,
along with eight other planets around.
Orbits the Milky Way,
finishes one orbit in two hundred and fifty million years.
Somewhere in the galaxy,
echoed a voice in surprise.
"See there the Earth shining in glory
how come it got its light?"
A sweet and soft reply comes:
"It is not the mere light,
It is the light of knowledge,
It is the light of service,
It is the light of peace.
Specially radiating from Prasanthi Nilayalam
When Earth completes its eightieth orbit
Carrying a great soul in its bosom"
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Radiating Message from Sree Siddaganga Maths
You, in front of you, see a sage.
Wearing beautiful spiritual blessings, the sage.
Every day, Almighty has given this sage,
A precious diamond of life.
The sage, strung over thirty six thousand,
Diamonds into a priceless garland of Tapasvi life,
With the message to humanity:
"O my fellow citizens,
In giving, you receive happiness,
In Body and Soul.
You have everything to give.
If you have knowledge, share it.
If you have resources, share it with the needy.
Use your mind and heart,
To remove the pain of the suffering,
And, cheer the sad hearts.
In giving, you receive happiness.
Almighty will bless all your actions."
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Prayer for Departed Children of Kumbakonam
Oh dear little ones! Oh dear little ones!
For you, parents had glorious dreams!
And you were all immersed in your own dreams
Yet, Agni engulfed you and all of those dreams
Taking you to Almighty's divine presence
Usually, departed old parents are buried by sons
Whereas, Kumbakonam, saw a sad scene!
Crying parents burying their little ones!!
Oh Almighty! Show Your grace on those little ones
And keep them all in Thy Holiest Presence!!
Oh Almighty! Bless those parents wilting in grief
To have the strength to bear this great loss
May Thy compassion and grace pervade all souls
And bring down the pain and wipe away the tears
Oh Almighty! Show Your grace on those little ones.
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) was India’s best known scientist and leader. Even so, he was deeply spiritual at heart. Like the true child of a secular nation, President Abdul Kalam embodied all religious thoughts: He was a devout Muslim quoting profusely from the Holy Quran on one hand and reciting at will from Hindu scriptures on the other.
It is a known fact that he began his day with the words of the Bhagavad Gita.
In fact, at his first press conference after his nomination for the President’s role, Abdul Kalam recited verses from the Holy Gita.
Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India on July 25, 2002 and worked relentlessly for his vision of a developed nation till the last breath of his life. The great soul passed away on July 27, 2015.
Many of his poems and books, including Guiding Souls - Dialogues on the Purpose of Life, reveal the spiritual side of this great nation builder. Here are 5 poems from Kalam’s pen that show his affinity towards Hinduism and Indian culture. Start reading...
- Rakhi Day is Righteous Day
- Guru Prakasham
- Earth Shining in Glory
- Radiating Message from Sree Siddaganga Maths
- Prayer for Departed Children of Kumbakonam
Rakhi Day is Righteous Day - Poem by Dr. Kalam
Rakhi Day is Righteous Day
This full moon day our hearts are in brim
Feeling of faith and serenity in mind.
We light the lamps and our hears glow
Radiance of happiness and peace are in flow.
Harmonious homes are like streams of joy
Flowing and flourishing the landscape en route.
Nobility in heart and character in deed
Righteous homes alone make a beautiful State.
Sisters will tie the thread on the brothers
Abiding them to do only what is right and clean.
Put the Kumkum and blessed rice on the head
Where will dwell right thoughts and noble action.
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Guru Prakasham - A Poem by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Guru Prakasham
Many many years ago our Gurus lit the lamp
And the Prakasham was born carrying power of the soul
This light of truth on the lands of five rivers
It orbited and orbited around the sun
Along with the earth that carried it as sindhur
This earthly Prakasham is so powerful
Of human's universal message of one God
Four hundred orbits gone in no time
The great Prakasham has even out-glowed the Sun
As it orbits all around the sun, even sun bows in enhanced reverence
And salutes the earth, for all that it carries
The Greatest Prakasham of Guru Granth Sahib
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Earth Shining in Glory - A Poem by Dr. Kalam
Earth Shining in Glory
Our Milky Way is shining,
with millions and millions of stars.
Our beloved star Sun,
along with eight other planets around.
Orbits the Milky Way,
finishes one orbit in two hundred and fifty million years.
Somewhere in the galaxy,
echoed a voice in surprise.
"See there the Earth shining in glory
how come it got its light?"
A sweet and soft reply comes:
"It is not the mere light,
It is the light of knowledge,
It is the light of service,
It is the light of peace.
Specially radiating from Prasanthi Nilayalam
When Earth completes its eightieth orbit
Carrying a great soul in its bosom"
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Radiating Message from Sree Siddaganga Maths
You, in front of you, see a sage.
Wearing beautiful spiritual blessings, the sage.
Every day, Almighty has given this sage,
A precious diamond of life.
The sage, strung over thirty six thousand,
Diamonds into a priceless garland of Tapasvi life,
With the message to humanity:
"O my fellow citizens,
In giving, you receive happiness,
In Body and Soul.
You have everything to give.
If you have knowledge, share it.
If you have resources, share it with the needy.
Use your mind and heart,
To remove the pain of the suffering,
And, cheer the sad hearts.
In giving, you receive happiness.
Almighty will bless all your actions."
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Prayer for Departed Children of Kumbakonam
Oh dear little ones! Oh dear little ones!
For you, parents had glorious dreams!
And you were all immersed in your own dreams
Yet, Agni engulfed you and all of those dreams
Taking you to Almighty's divine presence
Usually, departed old parents are buried by sons
Whereas, Kumbakonam, saw a sad scene!
Crying parents burying their little ones!!
Oh Almighty! Show Your grace on those little ones
And keep them all in Thy Holiest Presence!!
Oh Almighty! Bless those parents wilting in grief
To have the strength to bear this great loss
May Thy compassion and grace pervade all souls
And bring down the pain and wipe away the tears
Oh Almighty! Show Your grace on those little ones.
~ A.P.J. Abdul Kalam