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सुरसरि सी सरि है कहाँ मेरु सुमेर समान। जन्मभूमि सी भू नहीं भूमण्डल में आन।।
प्रतिदिन पूजें भाव से चढ़ा भक्ति के फूल। नहीं जन्म भर हम सके जन्मभूमि को भूल।।
पग सेवा है जननि की जनजीवन का सार। मिले राजपद भी रहे जन्मभूमि रज प्यार।।
आजीवन उसको गिनें सकल अवनि सिंह मौर। जन्मभूमि जल जात के बने रहे जन भौंर।।
कौन नहीं है पूजता कर गौरव गुण गान। जननी जननी जनक की जन्मभूमि को जान।।
उपजाती है फूल फल जन्मभूमि की खेह। सुख संचन रत छवि सदन ये कंचन सी देह।।
उसके हित में ही लगे हैं जिससे वह जात। जन्म सफल हो वार कर जन्मभूमि पर गात।।
योगी बन उसके लिये हम साधे सब योग। सब भोगों से हैं भले जन्मभूमि के भोग।।
फलद कल्पतरू–तुल्य हैं सारे विटप बबूल। हरि–पद–रज सी पूत है जन्म धरा की धूल।।
जन्मभूमि में हैं सकल सुख सुषमा समवेत। अनुपम रत्न समेत हैं मानव रत्न निकेत।।
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.
Paired Painting
Indira Devi
This magnificent print represents a pivotal moment in Indian visual culture, where the divine was brought to the masses through revolutionary technology. Indira Devi stands as a beacon of prosperity and spiritual light: her four arms carry the traditional symbols of protection and purity. The artist, Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar, was a visionary who bridged the gap between traditional Indian sensibilities and rigorous academic techniques. In this portrait, the goddess's gaze is both compassionate and commanding, offering a sense of direct connection to the viewer. The rich textures of her ornaments and the soft glow of her aureole create an atmosphere of profound reverence, making this more than just a print; it is a sacred object of contemplation that once graced the walls of countless Indian households.
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