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ये अनुराग के रंग रंगी, रसखान खरी रसखान की भाषा। यामैं घुरी मिसुरी मधुरी, यह गोपिन के अधरान की भाषा। को सरि याकी करैं कवि 'व्यास' ये भाव भरे अखरान की भाषा।
सूर कही तुलसी नैं लही, प्रभु पांयन सौं परसी ब्रजभाषा। देव-बिहारी करी उर धारन, मोतिन की लर-सी ब्रजभाषा। भूषन पाय भवानी भई, कवि 'व्यास' हिये हरषी ब्रजभाषा। मतिराम के आनन में उमहीं, घन आनंद ह्वै बरसी ब्रजभाषा।
इति
The Poet
गोपालप्रसाद व्यास
Gopal Prasad Vyas
1915 · 2005
Gopal Prasad Vyas possessed the rare and difficult gift of using humor to speak profound truths. Born in 1915 near Govardhan in Mathura, his formal education was cut short by his active participation in the Indian independence movement. This early exposure to political struggle shaped his worldview, giving him a deep understanding of human nature and societal contradictions. He became a giant of Hasya Ras, the tradition of humorous and satirical poetry, writing verses that made audiences laugh before forcing them to confront their own hypocrisies. Collections like To Mein Kya Karoon and Ras Rasamrit showcase his ability to dissect social norms with sharp wit and absolute clarity. He was the visionary founder of the Rastriya Kavi Sammelan, an annual gathering at the Red Fort that brought poetry directly to the masses. Honored with the Padma Shri in 1965, Vyas lived until 2005, leaving behind a legacy that proves laughter is one of the most effective instruments of social critique.
Paired Painting
Rambha
Rambha, a celestial nymph or Apsara of unparalleled beauty, is depicted here with a grace that transcends the terrestrial realm. According to ancient Hindu mythology, she emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean, and her presence is often associated with the court of Indra. Raja Ravi Varma captured her essence with a sophisticated blend of European academic realism and traditional Indian sensibilities. This specific work, widely disseminated through the Ravi Varma Press, allowed the public to behold the divine imagery that was once reserved for royalty or temple patrons. By placing these images in domestic shrines and living spaces, the artist fundamentally transformed the way Indians interacted with their own heritage and spiritual narratives, democratizing art in a way that resonated deeply across the subcontinent.
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