6 verses · ~1 min
पीड़ा का अनुवाद हैं आँसू एक मौन संवाद हैं आँसू
दर्द, दर्द बस दर्द ही नहीं कभी-कभी आह्लाद हैं आँसू
जबसे प्रेम धरा पर आया तब से ही आबाद हैं आँसू
अब तक दिल में है हलचल-सी मुझको उनके याद हैं आँसू
कभी परिंदे कटे-परों के और कभी सैयाद हैं आँसू
इनकी भाषा पढ़ना 'अंजुम' मुफ़लिस की फ़रियाद हैं आँसू
इति
The Poet
अशोक अंजुम
Ashok Anjum
1961 · 2000s
Ashok Anjum holds a highly respected place in modern Hindi literature as a devoted guardian of lyrical traditions. Born in 1958 in Aligarh, he dedicated his creative life to enriching the Navgeet, Doha, and Ghazal forms. At a time when contemporary poetry heavily favored free verse, Anjum insisted on the necessity of rhythm and classical structure. He writes with profound sensitivity about changing human values, rural displacement, and the moral decay of modern society. Beyond his own poetic output, he has been a prominent editor and a guiding force in reviving the literary prestige of the Aligarh region. His verses carry the quiet dignity of a man who observes the world deeply, using gentle melodies to deliver razor sharp social critique.
Paired Painting
Death of Jatayu
This profound canvas captures a devastating yet deeply tender moment from the Ramayana, where the noble divine eagle Jatayu lies mortally wounded after attempting to rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana. Sita, weeping and full of boundless gratitude, kneels beside the fallen protector, cradling his head in a poignant display of sorrow and reverence. Ravana stands tall in the background, a brooding figure shadowed by his own hubris. Archibald Herman Müller masterfully employs academic realism to infuse the epic mythological scene with raw human emotion, making the viewer feel the heavy silence of the forest and the sacred sacrifice of a fearless soul.
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