
The Poet · b. 1948
बुद्धिनाथ मिश्र
Buddhinath Mishra
Region
Mithila
Language
hindi / maithili
Signature rasa
Karuna
Works · archive
44
Buddhinath Mishra represents the beating, romantic heart of the modern Navgeet movement, keeping the pure lyricism of Hindi poetry alive in an increasingly cynical world. Born in 1949 in the Samastipur district of Bihar, he emerged as a beloved lyricist whose words seamlessly blend the lush beauty of nature with the complex emotional landscape of contemporary life.
He is a poet of the seasons, the village courtyard, and the quiet ache of nostalgia. Yet, his work is never disconnected from reality.
His verses actively engage with the struggles of the marginalized, capturing the agrarian distress and the shifting cultural values of the Indian heartland. Unlike poets who publish endlessly, Mishra has cultivated a highly distilled body of work, prioritizing profound emotional resonance over sheer volume.
His melodic recitations carry a hypnotic quality that captivates vast audiences. He remains a living legend of Hindi song, proving that true poetry does not need to abandon melody to speak the profound truths of the modern age.
Chronology
A life, paced like a poem.
1948
Born in Deoghar, Jharkhand.
1970s
Gained prominence in Kavi Sammelans for his melodious recitation and lyrical depth.
1980
Published his acclaimed poetry collection 'Jaal Phenk Re Machhere'.
Essential
Start with these.
Three doorways into Buddhinath Mishra, chosen for how quickly they show you what this voice sounds like.

Shanta
01एक किरन भोर की
Ek Kiran Bhor Ki
The clearest statement of shanta in this catalogue, begin here.
Read the poem →3 verses
Karuna
02आर्द्रा
Ardra
A shorter turn in karuna, 7 verses long.
Read the poem →7 verses
Shringara
03चाँद ज़रा धीरे उगना
Chand Zara Dheere Ugna
A shorter turn in shringara, 8 verses long.
Read the poem →8 versesFull Catalogue
Every composition, by mood.
44 entries · 6 rasas
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Shringara
11 compositions
- 019 versesRead →
गंधी बनी अमराई
Gandhi Bani Amrai
- 028 versesRead →
चाँद ज़रा धीरे उगना
Chand Zara Dheere Ugna
- 035 versesRead →
कोहबर
Kohabar
- 047 versesRead →
ऋतुराज इक पल का
Rituraj Ik Pal Ka
- 057 versesRead →
सावन की गंगा
Savan Ki Ganga
- 066 versesRead →
कश्मीरी पगडंडी
Kashmiri Pagdandi
- 079 versesRead →
स्वर वासन्ती
Swar Vasanti
- 086 versesRead →
चन्द्रमा
Chandrama
शान्त
Shanta
6 compositions
रौद्र
Raudra
6 compositions
करुणा
Karuna
15 compositions
- 017 versesRead →
जाड़े में पहाड़ (नवगीत)
Jade Mein Pahar (Navgeet)
- 026 versesRead →
ब्राह्मन देवता
Brahman Devata
- 036 versesRead →
गामक लोक
Gamak Lok
- 0410 versesRead →
गरहाँ क जीवाश्म
Garaha Ka Jivashma
- 057 versesRead →
आर्द्रा
Ardra
- 064 versesRead →
रामे जकाँ
Rame Jakan
- 071 verseRead →
एक बार और जाल फेंक रे मछेरे
Ek Baar Aur Jaal Phenk Re Machhere
- 088 versesRead →
लौट आओ
Lout Aao
हास्य
Hasya
3 compositions



