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दिल मचलता ही रहता है । सदा बेचैनी रहती है । लाग में आ आकर चाहत । न जाने क्या क्या कहती है ।।१।।
कह सके यह कोई कैसे । आग जी की बुझ जाती है । कौन सा रस पाती है जो । आँख आँसू बरसाती है ।।२।।
इति
The Poet
अयोध्या सिंह उपाध्याय ‘हरिऔध’
Ayodhya Singh Upadhyay 'Hariaudh'
1865 · 1947
Ayodhya Singh Upadhyay, widely known by his pen name Hariaudh, fundamentally altered the course of modern Hindi poetry. Born in 1865 in Nizamabad, Uttar Pradesh, he initially wrote in Braj Bhasha before making a decisive shift to Khari Boli. This transition proved historic. In 1914, he published Priyapravas, universally recognized as the very first epic poem written in modern Hindi. Hariaudh did not just write a monumental text. He proved that the everyday language of the people possessed the aesthetic gravity necessary for grand mythological narratives. His poetry seamlessly blended profound devotion with contemporary social reform, reimagining the divine figures of Radha and Krishna as dedicated servants of humanity. He served for decades as a professor at Banaras Hindu University, mentoring an entire generation of modern writers. Passing away in 1947, Hariaudh left a legacy that permanently established the structural foundations of contemporary Hindi literature.
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Landscape with Palm Tree and Lake View
This serene painting captures a tranquil moment by the water, where the gentle lapping of waves meets the rugged shore. A solitary palm tree stands tall on the right, framing the composition with its graceful fronds, while the distant shoreline reveals quiet architectural elements bathed in the soft glow of twilight. The artist invites us to pause, breathe in the peaceful atmosphere, and reflect on the timeless beauty of the natural world.
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