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MM · XXVI

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Usha and Aniruddha

Shringara

वह मुझमें

Wah Mujhmein

Ashok Vajpeyi
1 min read 1 versesरक्तbloodअस्थियाँ

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रक्त मुझमें है, मैं रक्त को याद नहीं करता। अस्थियाँ मुझमें हैं, मैं अस्थियों को याद नहीं करता। आत्मा मुझमें है, मैं आत्मा को याद नहीं करता। वह मुझमें है, मैं उसे क्यों भूल नहीं पाता?

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Ashok Vajpeyi

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Ashok Vajpeyi

Usha and Aniruddha

Paired Painting

Usha and Aniruddha

This evocative masterpiece by M.V. Dhurandhar captures the tender, fateful union of Princess Usha and Lord Krishna's grandson, Aniruddha. Drawing from the rich tapestry of the Puranic legends, the artist portrays the couple in a moment of intimate connection within the sanctuary of the palace. The intricate woodwork of the background and the delicate, graceful drape of Usha's Nauvari sari reflect the artist's deep appreciation for traditional Indian aesthetics, blended with the precise technical training of the Bombay School of Art. Every stroke carries the weight of a legendary romance, reminding us of the enduring beauty found in the intersection of myth, history, and human emotion.

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