Sarojini Naidu was rightly called the Nightingale of India. Her poetry sparked many a men and her poignant power to weave words inspired a revolution of its own. She passed on this day, the Second of March, in 1949, and left behind her a legacy of brilliant wordsmiths.
We remember her today with ten of her most powerful verses.
1. The Gift of India
2. The Royal Tombs Of Golconda
3. Humayun To Zobeida
4. Palanquin Bearers
5. Indian Weavers
6. Autumn Song
7. An Indian Love Song
8. Life
9. Past And Future
10. To India
The second woman to head the Indian National Congress wrote like a dream and is world-renowned as a famous poet.
What are some of her poems that you like?
Tell us in the comments.
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