4 verses · ~1 min
कहा चौधरानी ने, हंसकर देखा दासी का गहना `नाल मढ़ाने चली मेढकी इस `कलजुग' का क्या कहना।'
पति जो हुआ दिवंगत तो क्या रिक्शा खींचे बेटा भी मां-बेटी का `जांगर' देखो डटीं बांधकर फेंटा भी `फिर भी सोचो क्या यह शुभ है चाकर का यूं खुश रहना।' कहा चौधरानी ने, हंसकर देखा दासी का गहना
अबके बार मजूरी ज्यादा अबके बार कमाई भी दिन बहुरे तो पूछ रहे हैं अब भाई-भौजाई भी `कुछ भी है, नौकर तो नौकर भूले क्यों झुक कर रहना।' कहा चौधरानी ने, हंसकर देखा दासी का गहना
कहा मालकिन ने वैसे तो सब कुछ है इस दासी में जाने क्यों अब नाक फुलाती बचे-खुचे पर, बासी में `पीतल की नथिया पर आखिर क्या गुमान मेरी बहना!' कहा चौधरानी ने, हंसकर देखा दासी का गहना
इति
The Poet
अमरनाथ श्रीवास्तव
Amarnath Srivastava
1945 · 2000s
Amarnath Srivastava was a defining voice of the Navgeet movement who masterfully bridged traditional lyricism with the complex realities of modern Indian life. Born in 1937 in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, he spent much of his working life in Allahabad, balancing a corporate career with a deep commitment to literature. Rather than writing from an isolated ivory tower, he drew poetic inspiration from everyday struggles, urban alienation, and changing human relationships. His prominent collections, such as the acclaimed Geru Ki Lipiyan and Dopahar Mein Gulmohar, showcase his remarkable ability to infuse profound emotional depth into highly accessible language. He also made significant contributions to the Hindi ghazal with works like Aadmi Ko Dekhkar. Honored twice with the prestigious Nirala Samman and later the Sahitya Bhushan, Srivastava passed away in 2009. His verses remain a poignant commentary on the middle class experience, capturing both the ache of nostalgia and the stark truths of a rapidly shifting society.
Paired Painting
Scene of Hindu Marriage Ceremony
Created during the later years of his career, this work by Mahadev Visvanath Dhurandhar is a magnificent tribute to the domestic and spiritual rhythms of Indian life. It captures the intimate, bustling atmosphere of a Hindu marriage ceremony with profound sensitivity. Dhurandhar was a pioneer who bridged the gap between Western academic techniques and the soulful essence of Indian tradition. In this scene, he elevates a social gathering into a sacred tableau of grace. Each woman is rendered with distinct personality, their sarees draped with a technical precision that celebrates the diversity of Indian textile traditions. The painting serves as a bridge between eras, capturing a world of ritual and sisterhood that remains vibrant and deeply resonant even today.
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