Ramdhari Singh Dinkar delivers a strong cultural statement. As both lyricist and composer, he questions the adoption of January 1st as New Year. The poem highlights nature’s dormancy in winter versus spring’s vibrancy.
Released: December 31, 2021
Ye Nav Varsh Hame Swikar Nahi (Kavita)
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Ye Nav Varsh Hame Swikar Nahi (Kavita) Lyrics Translation – Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Dinkar paints a picture of a cold, foggy January where nature seems asleep. He anticipates the spring month of Chaitra when the earth becomes lush and prosperous.
Yeh Nav Varsh Hamein Sweekar NahinWe don’t accept this New Year.
Hai Apna Yeh Tyohaar NahinThis isn’t our festival.
Hai Apni Yeh To Reet NahinThis isn’t our tradition.
Hai Apna Yeh Vyavahaar NahinThis isn’t our way of life.
Dhara Thithurti Hai Sardi SeThe earth shivers with the cold,
Aakash Mein Kohra Gehra HaiThe sky is filled with thick fog.
Baag Bazaaron Ki Sarhad ParAt the borders of gardens and markets,
Sard Hawa Ka Pehra HaiThe freezing wind stands guard.
Soona Hai Prakriti Ka AanganNature’s courtyard feels empty,
Kuch Rang Nahin Umang NahinThere’s no color and no excitement.
Har Koi Hai Ghar Mein Dubka HuaEveryone’s huddled inside their homes,
Nav Varsh Ka Yeh Koi Dhang NahinThis isn’t the right way for a New Year.
Chand Maas Abhi Intezaar KaroJust wait for a few more months,
Nij Man Mein Tanik Vichaar KaroThink about it in your heart for a moment.
Naye Saal Naya Kuch Ho To SahiSomething new should actually happen in a new year,
Kyun Nakal Mein Saari Akal BahiWhy’s all our wisdom washed away by imitation?
Ullaas Mand Hai Jan Man KaPeople’s joy has dimmed,
Aayi Hai Abhi Bahaar NahinBecause spring hasn’t arrived yet.
Yeh Nav Varsh Hamein Sweekar NahinWe don’t accept this New Year.
Hai Apna Yeh Tyohaar NahinThis isn’t our festival.
Yeh Dhundh Kuhasa Chhatne DoLet this mist and fog clear away,
Raaton Ka Rajya Simatne DoLet the reign of long nights shrink.
Prakriti Ka Roop Nikharne DoLet nature’s beauty brighten up,
Phagun Ka Rang Bikharne DoLet the colors of Phagun ‘the month of Holi’ scatter.
Prakriti Dulhan Ka Roop DhaarWhen nature dresses like a bride,
Jab Sneh Sudha BarsaayegiShe’ll pour down the nectar of love.
Shasya Shyamala Dharti MaataMother Earth, lush and green,
Ghar Ghar Khushhaali LaayegiShe’ll bring prosperity to every home.
Tab Chaitra Shukla Ki Pratham TithiThen, on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra,
Nav Varsh Manaaya JaayegaThe New Year will be celebrated.
Aryavart Ki Punya Bhoomi ParOn the sacred land of Aryavart ‘the ancient land of India’,
Jai Gaan Sunaaya JaayegaSongs of victory will be heard.
Yukti Pramaan Se SvayamsiddhProven by logic and evidence,
Nav Varsh Hamara Ho PrasiddhOur New Year is naturally superior.
Aryon Ki Keerti Sada SadaThe glory of the Aryans will last forever,
Nav Varsh Chaitra Shukla PratipadaNew Year is Chaitra Shukla Pratipada ‘the first day of the lunar month’.
Anmol Virasat Ke Dhanikon KoThose who are rich with a priceless heritage,
Chahiye Koi Udhaar NahinThey don’t need any borrowed customs.
Yeh Nav Varsh Hamein Sweekar NahinWe don’t accept this New Year.
Hai Apna Yeh Tyohaar NahinThis isn’t our festival.
Hai Apni Yeh To Reet NahinThis isn’t our tradition.
Hai Apna Yeh Tyohaar NahinThis isn’t our festival.
Ye Nav Varsh Hame Swikar Nahi (Kavita) Music Video
The poem’s core message celebrates the Hindu New Year based on seasons and tradition. The lyrics in English for ‘Ye Nav Varsh Hame Swikar Nahi’ convey this cultural pride.