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सम्बन्धों के ठंडे घर में वैसे तो सबकुछ है लेकिन इतने नीचे तापमान पर रक्तचाप बेहद खलता है|
दिनचर्या कोरी दिनचर्या घटनायें कोरी घटनायें पढ़ा हुआ अखबार उठाकर हम कब तक बेबस दुहरायें नाम मात्र को सुबह हुई है कहने भर को दिन ढलता है|
सहित ताप अनुकूलित घर में मौसम के प्रतिमान ढूंढते आधी उमर गुजर जाती है प्याले में तूफान ढूंढते गर्म खून वाला तेवर भी अब तो सिर्फ हाथ मलता है|
सजे हुए दस्तरख्वानों पर मरी भूख के ताने -बाने ठहरे हुए समय सी टेबुल टिकी हुई बासी मुस्कानें शिष्टाचार डरे नौकर सा अक्सर दबे पांव चलता है|
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
Reclining Woman
This evocative masterpiece captures a moment of quiet grace, reflecting the poise and cultural identity of a Nair woman from Kerala. Through his exquisite lens, Ravi Varma brings the domestic interior to life, imbuing it with a sense of gentle intimacy and regal dignity. The reclining figure, lost in the pages of a book, is accompanied by a faithful attendant, creating a harmonious interplay of shadow and light. It is a work that bridges the technical mastery of Western academic tradition with the soul and aesthetic sensibilities of India, inviting us to pause and witness the timeless elegance of a bygone era.
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