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प्रयाण-गीत गाए जा! तू स्वर में स्वर मिलाए जा! ये जिन्दगी का राग है--जवान जोश खाए जा ! प्रयाण-गीत ...
तू कौम का सपूत है! स्वतन्त्रता का दूत है! निशान अपने देश का उठाए जा, उठाए जा ! प्रयाण-गीत...
ये आंधियां पहाड़ क्या? ये मुश्किलों की बाढ़ क्या? दहाड़ शेरे हिन्द! आसमान को हिलाए जा ! प्रयाण-गीत...
तू बाजुओं में प्राण भर! सगर्व वक्ष तान कर! गुमान मां के दुश्मनों का धूल में मिलाए जा। प्रयाण-गीत गाए जा! तू स्वर में स्वर मिलाए जा! ये जिन्दगी का राग है--जवान जोश खाए जा।
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
Tarabai in Command
This evocative work captures the indomitable spirit of Queen Tarabai, the regent of the Maratha Empire who stood as a beacon of resistance against Mughal aggression. M. V. Dhurandhar paints her not merely as a monarch, but as a warrior queen riding with resolute focus among her devoted soldiers. The scene reflects the weight of her responsibility, commanding the defense of a kingdom at a time of existential threat. Her posture is one of calm authority, serving as a reminder of the historical sacrifices made by the women of the Maratha heartland who preserved their sovereignty through sheer force of will.
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