10 verses · ~1 min
1.
कंधे पर बंदूक चढ़ा कर, ज्यों ही चला सिपाही । थर-थर लगा काँपने दुश्मन, शामत आई! शामत आई!!
2.
चाचा जी ने कुत्ता पाला, चाची जी ने बिल्ली । मैंने जब तोता पाला तो, गुस्सा हो गई दिल्ली ।।
3.
पापा जी ने कार ख़रीदी, मम्मी जी ने साड़ी । मैंने जब आइसक्रीम ख़रीदी, तब चल पाई गाड़ी ।।
4.
नुक्कड़-नुक्कड़ रीछ नचाता, और कूटता पेट । मुफ़्त तमाशा देख-देख कर, तोंद खुजाता सेठ ।।
5.
हमको समझाओ टीचर जी, आख़िर ये है किसकी मर्ज़ी । बच्चे हलके, बस्ता भारी, सॉरी-सॉरी, वेरी सॉरी ।।
इति
The Poet
बालकवि बैरागी
Balkavi Bairagi
1931 · 2018
Balkavi Bairagi lived a life that seamlessly integrated the idealism of literature with the difficult realities of public service. Born Nandram Das Bairagi in 1931 in the Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh, he earned the title Balkavi for composing remarkable poetry during his childhood. Although he rose to significant political heights, serving as a minister in the state government and a Member of Parliament, his soul remained entirely devoted to the written word. He wrote with an infectious optimism and a fierce moral clarity. Poems like Jhar Gaye Paat and Apni Gandh Nahi Bechoonga became legendary for their uncompromising stance on integrity and self respect. Bairagi was also a highly successful film lyricist, bringing literary dignity to cinema with unforgettable songs like Tu Chanda Main Chandni. He passed away in 2018, leaving behind a massive body of work that spans children's literature, political verse, and romantic lyricism. He was a true people's poet, choosing always to speak directly to the conscience of the common man.
Paired Painting
Parsi Girl
This touching creation by Pestonji Bomanjee captures a quiet, intimate moment of childhood innocence within the Parsi community. The young girl stands with a gentle, inquisitive gaze, pointing playfully at a sketch on the wall, bridging the tender world of youth with the artistic process unfolding around her. Bomanjee, celebrated for his mastery of academic realism and keen eye for cultural detail, treats the ornate textiles and traditional garments with profound reverence, rendering a warm and lifelike tribute to heritage, domestic life, and the quiet dignity of everyday existence.
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