The subjects of his poetry are varied. Effects of both his wandering tendencies and activism, is evident in his middle and later works. His famous poems like "Bādal kō Ghiratē Dēkhā hai" (), is a travelogue in its own right. He often wrote on contemporary social and political issues. His famous poem "Mantra Kavita" (मंत्र कविता), is widely considered the most accurate reflection of a whole generation's mindset in India. Another such poem is "Āō Rānī Hum Ḍhōēṅgē Pālakī" (), which sarcastically humiliates the then prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, for the extravagant welcome thrown by him for Queen Elizabeth.