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गाँधीजी के बन्दर तीन, सीख हमें देते अनमोल ।
बुरा दिखे तो दो मत ध्यान, बुरी बात पर दो मत कान, कभी न बोलो कड़वे बोल ।
याद रखोगे यदि यह बात , कभी नहीं खाओगे मात, कभी न होगे डाँवाडोल ।
गाँधीजी के बन्दर तीन, सीख हमें देते अनमोल ।
इति
The Poet
बालस्वरूप राही
Balswaroop Rahi
1936 · 1970s
Balswaroop Rahi holds a highly distinguished position in Hindi literature as a writer who moves with absolute grace between profound existential ghazals and joyous children's poetry. Born in 1936 in Delhi, he became a prominent voice in the Navgeet movement, crafting lyrics that resonated with the emotional complexities of modern life. In collections like Jo Nitaant Meri Hain and Rahi Ko Samjhaye Kaun, he approaches themes of longing, memory, and personal grief with a deeply touching vulnerability. Yet, parallel to his serious verse, he has been a towering figure in the realm of Bal Sahitya, shaping the imaginations of countless Indian children with immensely popular rhymes and songs. His lifelong dedication to literature earned him prestigious honors, including the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar. Whether he is dissecting the pain of a broken dream or writing about the innocent wonder of the sun, Rahi brings the same masterful precision to his words, proving that true poetry can speak to every stage of the human journey.
Paired Painting
Dattatreya
This image portrays Dattatreya, the divine manifestation of the Hindu Trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, unified into a single eternal form. As a supreme teacher and sage, he stands in serene detachment against a backdrop of lush nature, representing the balance of the spiritual and material worlds. The presence of the four dogs, symbols of the four Vedas, and the sacred cow, representing the Earth and dharma, reminds us of the profound interconnectedness of all living beings within the divine consciousness. Through the masterful hand of Raja Ravi Varma, this work transcended traditional iconography, becoming a beloved focal point for devotion in countless households across the subcontinent.
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