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इस तरह तो दर्द घट सकता नहीं इस तरह तो वक़्त कट सकता नहीं आस्तीनों से न आँसू पोछिए और ही तदबीर कोई सोचिए।
यह अकेलापन, अँधेरा, यह उदासी, यह घुटन द्वार तो हैं बंद भीतर किस तरह झाँके किरण।
बंद दरवाज़े ज़रा-से खोलिए रौशनी के साथ हँसिये-बोलिए मौन पीले पत्ते सा झर जाएगा तो ह्रदय का घाव ख़ुद भर जाएगा।
एक सीढ़ी है ह्रदय में भी महज घर में नहीं सर्जना के दूत आते हैं सभी होकर वहीं।
ये अहम की श्रृंखलाएं तोड़िए और कुछ नाता गली से जोड़िए जब सडक का शोर भीतर आएगा तब अकेलापन स्वयं मर जाएगा।
आईए, कुछ रोज़ कोलाहल भरा जीवन जिएँ अंजुरी भर दूसरों के दर्द का अमृत पिएँ।
आईए, बातून अफ़वाहें सुनें फ़िर अनागत के नए सपने बुनें यह सिलेटी कोहरा छँट जाएगा तो ह्रदय का दुःख दर्द ख़ुद घट जाएगा।
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
Sita in Ashok Vatika
In this evocative scene, we witness Sita during her time of isolation in the Ashok Vatika. She is portrayed not merely as a tragic figure, but as a soul maintaining her quiet dignity and grace amidst adversity. She sits upon a humble stool, her presence softened by the gentle company of birds. The artist captures a moment of meditative peace, where the vibrant red of her sari contrasts beautifully with the serene, earthy surroundings. This image transcends its status as a print, serving as a profound testament to the resilience and enduring spiritual beauty of the heroine from the Ramayana.
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