Bachchan's Madhushala: Mandir Masjid Hindu Muslim | मधुशाला | Hindi Poetry ep 5

Circa 1938 – Bachchan sahab went to Indore for a Kavi Sammelan, where Mahatma Gandhi was the guest of honor. Somebody complained to Gandhi ji that Madhushala is an alcoholic’s poetry. Bachchan was terrified when Gandhi ji summoned him but he went ahead to meet him. Gandhi ji asked him to recite some of his poems, Bachchan smartly picked up two verses. Do take a listen to know which ones were those :-)
Filhaal chalein Madhushala ke safar par?
यज्ञ अग्नि सी धधक रही है मधु की भटठी की ज्वाला,
ऋषि सा ध्यान लगा बैठा है हर मदिरा पीने वाला

Welcome to the 5th episode of Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan's epic poetry - Madhushala (मधुशाला), written in 1935, and part of the trilogy of Madhubalaand Madhukalash. We are covering verses 50-60. This is a podcast of Hindi Poems and Poets. First few episodes are dedicated to Madhushala and then we will read good poems from other poets. Do send your comments or let me know if you want any other poem to be read in this podcast.

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Credits:
Poetry recited from the book - Madhushala, written by Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan