Comments on: FIVE GOLDEN RULES By PROF MOHAN SINGH

By: Surjit Singh

Surjit Singh — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:58:52 +0000

The English translation of the poem entitled, “Pyar-Pandh” is given below

VOYAGE WITH MY BELOVED

Moon is happy when it is on the ascent; until the full-moon
Then the radiance diminishes, and it becomes gloomy
No one disturbs a part-blossomed flower
But when it is in full bloom, everyone tries to pluck it!
When a vessel is full, there is a danger of spilling
But when it is half filled, there is no such fear
Lord, please do not permit my journey of love
To reach the destination, ever!

By: Maj Gen Surjit Singh

Maj Gen Surjit Singh — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:28:44 +0000

Dear Ms Cornejo,
I am afraid I do not have an English version of the poem “Halfway” but I remember its original Punjabi version. If you like, I can translate it for you.
Do tell me more about yourself, and how you got interested in my mentor.
Your name sounds familiar. I know one lady by the name Athena (daughter of Gen Sharma). She is half – Greek. Where are you from? And how have you landed up in the Philippines? Are you in Manila?
Regards,
Surjit

By: Athena Cornejo

Athena Cornejo — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:11:34 +0000

Good evening from the Philippines. I chanced upon your website while I was looking up Professor Mohan Singh and was wondering if you have an English copy of his poem, “Halfway”? Please feel free to reach out to me at athena[dot]cornejo[at]gmail[dot]com.

Thank you!

By: Jairam Ramesh MP

Jairam Ramesh MP — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 07:44:43 +0000

Sir:

I am writing a biography of Edwin Arnold’s epic poem on the Buddha “The Light of Asia”.

Professor Mohan Singh had translated this into Punjabi in 1935. I am trying to find out more about how to get access this original edition and what motivated him to undertake the translation. Did he ever write about the Buddha and what was the impact of his book?Is thee any biography of his?

I got your contact when a Google search on Professor Mohan Singh threw up your very fine website.

Thanks and stay safe,

Jairam Ramesh, MP

By: colls

colls — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:34:18 +0000

You enjoy the light

of a flickering flame

that is your greatness

Sir

GEN/csm

By: Surjit Singh

Surjit Singh — Fri, 17 May 2019 07:48:26 +0000

Dear CSM,
The fact of the matter is that you have been my Guru, just as much as Prof Mohan Singh.
I have learnt a lot from you.
Surjit

By: colls

colls — Fri, 17 May 2019 01:31:08 +0000

Sir
While clearing my junk I came across the INTELLIGENCE
5 GOLDEN RULES
I APPLY AND SHARE

ADD ONE MORE KINDLY

NEVER INVEST IN ANYONE
POETRY LITERATURE OR HUMAN
who and what is of no INTEREST
OR WORTHY OF INVESTMENT

Hence I too have short listed
my Intelligene

By: Surjit Singh

Surjit Singh — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 05:34:35 +0000

Dear CSM,
Thanks.
Some of my well wishers believe that this is my best piece. It was first written in Punjabi and Hindi more than fifty years ago.
Incidentally, it changed the course of my life. But for my visit to this great man I may not have joined the Army!
Surjit

By: colls

colls — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:28:41 +0000

Sirji,
am forwarding this one to friends

By: Surjit Singh

Surjit Singh — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 06:57:32 +0000

The correct line is”

“Oh kiddhar gaye dihade…”

My personal favourite is “Ambi da boota”

Thanks for the kind words.
Surjit
PS
Sandeep Unnithan (see above) is the associate editor of India Today.