5 verses · ~2 min
मेरे दिल के राज, मेरी जिंदगी का ताना बाना पूरा तो मैने भी ना जाना तो तुम्हें कैसे बताऊँ कि कब हुआ मेरे सपनों के नगरी में तुम्हारा आना जाना.
तुम्हारे प्यार का सुकून तुम्हारे प्यार की मस्त मदहोशी मेरे हिस्से की ख़ामोशी, मेरे हिस्से की मदहोशी क्या पूरा पूरा जी पाई? या फिर टुकड़ों में? पहले तो खुशियाँ दिमाग में समाई और फिर बाद में मेरे अस्तित्व को तोड़ती रुदन के आंधी आई.
पर देखो...मैं आज भी खड़ी हूँ --- आखिर कर लिया खुद को साकार इस दुनिया में परमात्मा ही तो है चिरंतन और निराकार बस मना लिया खुद को... कि मैं भी हूँ उसी का शाश्वत आकार... तो फिर जिन्दगी के हादसों से कैसी तकरार?
इतना प्यार करुँ सबसे इस परमात्मा की सृष्टी में कि बस घायल हों जाऊं...... और ख़ुशी ख़ुशी कुर्बान ताकी ला सकूँ सबके चेहरे पर एक तृप्त मुस्कान
बनाऊं मुहब्बत की पराकाष्टा की समाधी और बस एक जुट हों जाऊं उसमें तल्लीन जिस तरह थी कृष्ण के होठों पर बीन
इति
The Poet
अंजना भट्ट
Anjana Bhatt
1953 · 1990s
Anjana Bhatt is a compelling voice in contemporary Hindi poetry who writes with profound emotional vulnerability. Born in 1957 in New Delhi, her work primarily navigates the intricate architecture of human relationships, domestic life, and the quiet sacrifices inherent in motherhood. She does not rely on complex literary structures. Instead, she brings the raw realities of everyday existence to the forefront of her verses. Poems like Bolo Maa and Dulhan Ka Singaar resonate deeply with readers because they articulate the unspoken fears and longings of the ordinary woman. She has cultivated a dedicated following through prominent literary platforms and literary journals, ensuring that the female experience is documented with empathy and clarity. Bhatt stands as a poet of genuine resilience, offering comfort and recognition to those who often feel overlooked by mainstream literary narratives.
Paired Painting
Untitled (Krishna Fluting)
In this evocative work, Manjit Bawa breathes life into the eternal myth of Krishna, the divine cowherd. Eschewing the cluttered landscapes of traditional miniature painting, Bawa places his subjects against a vast, luminous field of saturated yellow: a space that feels both infinite and intimate. This yellow is more than a color; it is a radiant light that dissolves the boundaries between the physical and the spiritual realms. Krishna is depicted not as a distant god, but as a gentle youth whose flute play creates a sanctuary of peace. The cows, painted with soft, rounded contours and a sense of profound gentleness, lean in toward the music, their expressions reflecting a quiet ecstasy. Bawa’s work is deeply rooted in the Sufi and Bhakti traditions, where the relationship between the musician and his audience becomes a metaphor for the soul's longing for the divine. The lack of shadows and the focus on pure, fluid linework creates a sense of suspended time, inviting the viewer to lose themselves in the silent melody of the canvas.
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