The Mother Nature

Sunny day rises and moon illuminates gently;
Trees bloom and fire enlightens,
Rain descends and the ocean ebbs,
Mother Nature manifests in myriads...!
Creepers dribbled with fruits and blossoms;
Kiss the blee and aroma,
Winter falls and engreening spring,
Mother Nature manifests in myriads...!
Drifts dark night with twinkling stars,
Roars with thunder; flashes with lightening,
Brings clouds on wind’s flight,
Mother Nature manifests in myriads...!
Hovers in dawn, with dusk it glides,
Descends in dew, with wind it flies,
Bows the rainbow in benevolence,
Mother Nature manifests in myriads...!
Unfolds the seasons, Encumbers in Zodiac;
Pleases as well as enrages,
It’s omnipresent and omnipotent,
‘Tej’, Mother Nature manifests in myriads...!

About the Poet 

Tejpal Dharshi Shah is fondly known as Tej (tej means ray of light). He is one of the greatest proponents of the Kachchhi language and has earned many awards, including the Gaurav award by Kachchhi Sahitya Academy, Gandhinagar. Tej has penned about a thousand poems on various subjects in a dozen books known Tej jo awaaj. A collection of selected poems was published in 2000, titled Tej Vani. His book on birds was published in 2000 with the title Pakhiyan ji Pirolivu (riddles on birds). This book contains elaborate descriptions on approximately 350 birds in riddle couplets, followed by a detailed description of the habitual specialties of the birds. The data collection was done by the poet himself. 

Tej is a varied poet and narrator and has written some short stories as well. Although he studied only till the fifth standard, his understanding of human nature and spiritual mysticism is noteworthy. This poetry is originally written in Kachchhi , regional language of Kachchh. The title of this poem in Kachchhi is 'KUDHARAT'.

About the Translator 

Dr Kashmira Paresh Mehta, PhD (English Literature), is Dean, Faculty of Arts and Head of the Department of English at KSKV Kachchh University, Bhuj. Her area of interest is Translation Stidies, Gender studies, ELT and Indian English Literature. She is a PhD supervisor and has completed various assignments in Kachchh University committees like executive council, Board of mural Studies including Chairman,Board of Studies in English. She had obtained fellowship for PhD and Minor Research Project by UGC. Apart from her Brilliant academic career, she is profoundly interested in classical music. She is “Upantya Visharad” in classical music. She has trained many students in cultural activities and public speaking.