(written in Marathi language) br br Ratra-divas an nehmich rabto, br tyala maanoos gadhav kaa mhanto? br To, tya aytyaa bilat rahto, br Tyaa nagaachi pooja karto? br br Introduction br br India is a country where the people are devoted towards snakes. This is a belief and tradition mainly among the tribals and some Hindus. The above poem is a criticism to the act. br br Translation br br That which works all day and night br Is rather called a 'donkey' (with derision) br And that which lives in burrows(already made by other elements; a br snake never digs burrows for itself) br The snake is admired(for no good reason!) br br (Written while in the tenth grade, Year-2006)br br Lubna S.