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एक बहुत बड़े काले समुद्र के जबड़े ने जब मुझे सहसा धर दबोचा कुछ इस तरह कि मुक्ति की प्रार्थना तक होंठों में भिंची रह गई ऊपर उठे हाथों की उँगलियाँ ही केवल सतह पर छटपटा रही थीं
किसी ने उन्हें थामा फिर मुझे धीरे-धीरे उबार लिया।
अरे, यह तो वही मुर्ग़ाबी है आकाश में मंथर गति से तैरते जिसे देख पिता ने बंदूक का निशाना पहले साधा तो था फिर कुछ सोच उसे परे कर दिया था
शायद कहा होगा मैंने उनके साथ घन्नई में बैठ झील को पार करते- 'ना, इसे मारो नहीं, पापा!'
वही आ पहुँची इस क्षण मेरे प्राणों को बचाने, जबकि भूल तक चुका हूँ मैं वह हरिल था कि सारस कि क्रौंच कि मुर्गाबी?
केवल पंखों की फड़फड़ाहट मन में, प्राण में बसी है।
इति
The Poet
अजित कुमार
Ajit Kumar
1933 · 2017
Ajit Kumar occupied a remarkably unique space in modern Hindi literature, serving simultaneously as a brilliant creator and a devoted custodian of the literary tradition. Born in 1933 in Lucknow, he became a highly respected poet, memoirist, and editor associated with the Nayi Kavita movement. He was one of the closest confidants of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, taking on the monumental task of editing the complete works of the legendary poet and ensuring that a vast literary heritage was preserved for future generations. In his own writing, Kumar possessed a gentle, conversational lyricism that completely avoided heavy academic pretension. Through memoirs like Door Van Mein and travelogues like Safri Jhole Mein, he mapped both geographical landscapes and the intricate emotional terrains of human friendship. Passing away in 2017, he left behind a legacy defined by profound intellectual generosity. He was a writer who understood that celebrating the greatness of others only expands one's own literary soul.
Paired Painting
Lord Krishna Riding Garuda Rescuing a Devotee
This deeply emotional canvas captures the boundless compassion of the divine, depicting Lord Krishna alongside His celestial mount Garuda swooping down to rescue a fervent devotee drowning in turbulent waters. The dynamic composition bridges the heavenly realms with mortal peril, emphasizing the promise that the Lord always answers the sincere call of surrender. Through sweeping golden wings and turbulent waves, the artwork evokes a profound sense of grace, divine intervention, and the ultimate refuge found in spiritual devotion.
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