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Divik Ramesh

The Poet · b. 1946

दिविक रमेश

Divik Ramesh

Region

Delhi

Language

hindi

Signature rasa

Shanta

Works · archive

55

Divik Ramesh occupies a highly respected position in Hindi literature as a writer who treats both adult and children's poetry with equal intellectual rigor. Born Ramesh Chand Sharma in 1946 in Delhi, he dedicated his career to teaching while simultaneously building a vast and diverse body of literary work.

He writes with a profound awareness of social inequalities and the quiet anxieties of modern urban life. His poetry collections, such as Khuli Aankhon Mein Aakash and Raste Ke Beech, are marked by a straightforward honesty that refuses to hide behind complex metaphors.

Beyond his poetry for adults, he has made an immense contribution to children's literature, a field often overlooked by serious writers. Recognizing this lifelong dedication, he was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar in 2018.

He has also translated extensively, building cultural bridges between Indian and South Korean literature. He is a writer who believes that literature must remain accessible, compassionate, and deeply rooted in human empathy.

Chronology

A life, paced like a poem.

    1946

    Born in Delhi

    1977

    Published his notable poetry collection 'Rasta Idhar Se Hai'

    1980s

    Began writing extensively for children, receiving national acclaim

Essential

Start with these.

Three doorways into Divik Ramesh, chosen for how quickly they show you what this voice sounds like.

Full Catalogue

Every composition, by mood.

55 entries · 7 rasas

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