करुणा· Karuna
01अनुभव-परिपक्व
Anubhav-Paripakv
Sachchidananda Hirananda Vatsyayan 'Agyeya'
3 verses · ~9 lines · 1 min
7 verses · ~1 min
प्रत्यंचित भौंहों के आगे समझौते केवल समझौते।
भीतर चुभन सुई की, बाहर सन्धि-पत्र पढ़ती मुस्कानें। जिस पर मेरे हस्ताक्षर हैं, कैसे हैं ईश्वर ही जाने।
आंधी से आतंकित चेहरे गर्दख़ोर रंगीन मुखौटे।
जी होता आकाश-कुसुम को, एक बार बाहों में भर लें। जी होता एकान्त क्षणों में अपने को सम्बोधित कर लें।
लेकिन भीड़ भरी गलियाँ हैं काग़ज़ के फूलों के न्योते।
झेल रहा हूँ शोभा-यात्रा में चलते हाथी का जीवन। जिसके ऊपर मोती की झालर लेकिन अंकुश का शासन।
अधजल घट से छलक रहे हैं पीठ चढ़े जो सजे कठौते।
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
Procession of Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota
This magnificent painting captures a stately procession featuring Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota, a ruler celebrated for his deep patronage of the arts and his devotion. Set against a lush, verdant landscape punctuated by graceful trees, serene waters, and palatial architecture, the ruler sits majestically atop a caparisoned elephant glowing with ornate gold textiles. Attendants, musicians, and noble figures surround the grand procession, creating a rhythmic movement that breathes life into the scene. Every brushstroke honors the vibrant courtly culture of nineteenth century Rajasthan, immortalizing a moment of royal grace and divine majesty.
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Chosen for their rasa and their register, not their popularity. Each one carries some part of what Shobha Yatra carries.
