Yashodhara / यशोधरा  (Hindi, Paperback, Kamini Srivastava)

Preface ********* Glittering with many possibilities, this collection of poems, has blossomed from the inner space of the poetical heart of an utterly unknown poetess Ms. Kamini Srivastava and the path of her recognition has been established in a very effective fervour. The non-rhyming poetry written by none other than Mahakavi Suryakant Tripathi 'Nirala' came as a Tsunami of Hindi-Poetry-Literature of his time and many established poet-litterateurs were freaked out. Some alleged that Nirala had broken the verse, some questioned whether it was poetry from any angle etc. etc. In the end, Nirala came out a victor and it was acclaimed that Nirala had introduced a new verse. Many established poets followed the suit and wrote similar new verses and earned great repute. The present collection of poems of Kaminiji is a successful effort in the direction of the same new style of poetry writing. I am fortunate that I have been a witness to the birth journey and emergence of her poetry. The development seen in her poems is astonishing. I can say, Kamini ji is a ruthless and natural poetess. This poetess, who composed poems of feeling and human-nature, made huge records. has the ability to create.