ABOUT THE POET
Dr. Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana is a writer, poet and reviewer, hailing from Hyderabad City, Telangana State, INDIA. During his 30-year stint with poetry, Ashok’s message-oriented poems have the unique distinction of getting published in no less than 90 countries. He relentlessly contributes poetry on themes viz., Universal Peace, World Brotherhood, Environment Consciousness, Protection of Nature, Safeguarding Children’s and Human Rights for promoting world harmony, literature and culture etc. He is conferred with several prestigious national and international awards that include FIVE Doctorates, lots of laurels, commendations and titles etc.
In recognition of his writings, Dr. Ashok received commendations from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former-President, India, Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, former-Prime Minister, India, Bill Clinton, USA, Queen Elizabeth of Britain, Princess of Wales, President and Prime Minister of France, Prime Minister of Switzerland, Senator Viktor Busa, The Lord President, Italy, United Nationals Organization, UNESCO, UNICEF etc.
As of now, NINE poetry compilations, viz., ((1) Charismata of Poesie (2) The Chariot of Musings (3) Serene Thoughts (4) Twinkles (5) Reflections (6) Altitudes (7) Outlet (8) Horizon (9) Kaleidoscope)) out of 18 volumes of English poetry have been published and received wide readership acclaim all over the world. And, 12 spiritual-related books have been translated so far from Telugu (local language) to English language.
TO KNOW MORE,
VISIT : http://www.peacefromharmony.org/?cat=en_c&key=286
ALSO AT : www.worldpeacepoetry.com
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Dr. Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana
# 16-2-836/L, Flat-301,
Madhavnagar, Saidabad,
HYDERABAD – 500 059
Telangana State – INDIA
e-mail: tacvarthy@gmail.com
A PEACE-FILLED AMBIANCE
While tolerance boosts the level of maturity
Intolerance boosts the level of immaturity;
The need of the hour is a resolute stability,
That can encourage tolerance and equality.
Tolerance improves the skill to co-operate
It erases the element of enmity and hate;
It unites the society, like a true soul-mate,
And defuse tensions that perilously vibrate.
Tolerance removes the feeling of insecurity
Generates an atmosphere of responsibility;
Can face the adverse winds of vulnerability,
Be it as it may! It fortifies human hospitality.
Tolerance recognizes universal human rights
Among mixed communities, it enhances trust;
Infusing the real spirit of harmonious delight,
It can combat racism and confer a real insight.
Apart, tolerance is the path of non-violence
That isolates the destructive paths of violence;
Consolidating a righteous vision with elegance,
It ultimately unfolds, ‘a peace-filled ambiance’.
A RIGHT STAND
Mind is an invisible cheat
It deceives us more than a cheat
With ever-new enticing illusions
It forces us to rely of fickle visions
Creating tensions thereupon
It invites new apprehensions
Creating delusions
It invites a streak of disillusions
Creating discrimination
It invites a wave of aversion
Creating deep passions
It invites a lack of concern
Creating prejudice
It invites an element of malice
Creating superstitions
It dampens our farsighted visions
Let us not be blind slaves of mind
Awaken our wit and take a right stand.