Bells are Ringing

Dr Raj Buddhiraja needs no introduction as well known and distinguished member of the contemporary Hindi literary circles. She has a vast experience of teaching Hindi to thousands of students both in India as well as abroad, and has written a number of noteworthy books, articles, stories and poems in Hindi. Dr. Buddhiraja has made a great contribution to the Hindi language and created a place for herself amongst some of the leading Hindi writers of today.

Dr. Buddhiraja has worked closely in co-operation with the Embassy of Japan for the last several years, and has offered her expertise during various cultural events as a volunteer. Through her activities, she has played a significant role in strengthening India- Japan relations. She has written many books and articles on Japanese culture besides translations of Japanese stories and poems. In 1984 Dr. Buddhiraja initiated the establishment of the Indian Council for Japanese Culture. As its President, she has played an active role in organizing numerous cultural events including painting exhibitions, origami or paper folding classes, and music concerts with the aim of popularizing Japanese culture and language in India.

Amongst the several awards and honours she has received throughout her distinguished career, she also been honoured with " The Order of the Sacred Treasure - Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon", conferred upon her by His Majesty The Emperor of Japan in the year 2000.

I am proud to describe Dr. Buddhiraja as a true friend of Japan and consider it a privilege to be associated with Dr. Buddhiraja. I offer my best wishes for her lasting good health and ongoing professional success, and sincerely hope that she continues to play an active role in developing the bridges of friendship between India and Japan in the long years to come.

This is the collection of the hundred poems tittled "Bells are Ringing" The bells always ring in my mind, heart and ears. Morning to evening and evening to morn- ing since long. These bells welcome the whole world which come across me. Whether it is beautiful rising Sun, whether flowers like Indira, Champa, Gulmohar, Harshringaar, Maulshree, snowfall, mountains, valleys and the blue sky Monkeys, Lions, sparrows all give me peace of mind,so do 1, Because have been haunting for love, happiness and beauty It always gives me strength to bear all kinds of pains.

At the same time, flowers of love are always there Mood of this book is altogether different. It is full of light and darkness, sweetest and saddest thoughts. Love for the mankind gives me blessings. Innocent children are still inspiring me for writing.

The poetry lovers will like the poems which have taken birth from the meditation The bells are always ringing there within me as if I am in the deep water which gives strength while climbing the mountains, the mountain of difficulties.

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