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कहो जी कहो तुम कहो कुछ अब तो कहो मेरे लिये!
भट्ठी-सी जलती हैं अब स्मृतियाँ सारी याद बहुत आती हैं बतियाँ तुम्हारी
रहो जी रहो तुम रहो साँसो में रहो मेरे लिये!
बेचेनी हो मन में हो जाने देना हूक उठे कोई तो तडपाने देना
सहो जी सहो तुम सहो धरती-सा सहो मेरे लिये!
चारों ओर समंदर यह पंछी भटके उठती लहरों का डर तन-मन में खटके
मिलो जी मिलो तुम मिलो कश्ती-सा मिलो मेरे लिये!
इति
Paired Painting
Shantanu and Satyavati
In this evocative work, Raja Ravi Varma captures the poignant first meeting between King Shantanu and Satyavati, the fisherwoman whose beauty and grace would alter the destiny of the Kuru dynasty. The artist masterfully portrays the king in his royal regalia, kneeling in a humble boat, struck by the ethereal presence of the young woman as she handles the oar. There is a palpable sense of longing and wonder in the gaze of Shantanu, which is contrasted with the demure yet dignified composure of Satyavati. Varma bridges the gap between the divine narratives of the ancient epics and the relatable human emotions of love and destiny, creating a scene that feels both timeless and deeply intimate.
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