Krishna as Partha Sarathi and Arjuna in Consultation

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इच्छाओं का घर

Ichhaon Ka Ghar

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5 verses · ~1 min

इच्छाओं का घर--- कहाँ है? क्या है मेरा मन या मस्तिष्क या फिर मेरी सुप्त चेतना?

इच्छाएं हैं भरपूर, जोरदार और कुछ मजबूर. पर किसने दी हैं ये इच्छाएं? क्या पिछले जनमों से चल कर आयीं या शायद फिर प्रभु ने ही हैं मन में समाईं?

पर क्यों हैं और क्या हैं ये इच्छाएं?

क्या इच्छाएं मार डालूँ? या फिर उन पर काबू पा लूं? और यदि हाँ तो भी क्यों?

जब प्रभु की कृपा से हैं मन में समाईं? तो फिर क्या है उनमें बुराई?

इति

Rasa: Shanta
Stanzas: 5
Lines: 12
Reading time: ~1 min
Form: Free verse
Metre: free verse
Rhyme: none

This poem emanates a serene yet deeply contemplative atmosphere, exploring the quiet stillness of shanta rasa as the speaker surrenders turbulent worldly attachments to a higher cosmic order. Visually, a painting of this scene would depict a solitary, meditative figure seated within a vast, dimly lit sanctuary of the mind, surrounded by swirling, translucent wisps of dormant desires that dissolve like mist into the infinite expanse of divine consciousness. The underlying narrative implies a profound metaphysical inquiry into the origin of human longings, debating whether to suppress or embrace them before ultimately recognizing them as manifestations of divine will. The artistic tone is philosophical, gentle, and inwardly focused, pivoting from anxious existential questioning toward a peaceful, devotional acceptance of the ultimate reality.

इच्छाओं का घर (Ichhaon Ka Ghar), by Anjana Bhatt runs to 12 lines across 5 stanzas, set as Short, questioning stanzas exploring inner consciousness. Its governing rasa is Shanta. The metre is free verse. Rhyme falls as none.

It belongs to the 1953 · 1990s span of Anjana Bhatt's working life, and keeps the plain, spoken register that period is known for.

Read it for मानवीय इच्छाओं के उद्गम और औचित्य पर दार्शनिक विचार and मन की कामनाओं को ईश्वरीय देन मानकर स्वीकार करना. 2 words in it carry older or regional senses, so the poem rewards a second pass.

The verse is hung beside Krishna as Partha Sarathi and Arjuna in Consultation: Bathed in an atmosphere of profound philosophical tension and quiet intimacy, the scene depicts Lord Krishna—whose complexion glows like the deep monsoon sky—seated upon an ornate palace bed in earnest discourse with a…

Words worth pausing on

सुप्त: सोई हुई या अचेत
काबू: नियंत्रण या वश

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Mind Consciousness Longing

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.