9 verses · ~1 min
उनके वादे कल के हैं हम मेहमाँ दो पल के हैं ।
कहने को दो पलके हैं कितने सागर छलके हैं ।
मदिरालय की मेज़ों पर सौदे गंगा जल के हैं ।
नई सुबह के क्या कहने ठेकेदार धुँधलके हैं ।
जो आधे में छूटी हम मिसरे उसी ग़ज़ल के हैं ।
बिछे पाँव में क़िस्मत है टुकड़े तो मखमल के हैं ।
रेत भरी है आँखों में सपने ताजमहल के हैं ।
क्या दिमाग़ का हाल कहे सब आसार खलल के हैं ।
सुने आपकी राही कौन आप भला किस दल के हैं ।
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
Shivaji Maharaj and Baji Prabhu at Pawan Khind
This evocative masterpiece captures a poignant moment of loyalty and sacrifice in Indian history. It depicts Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in a solemn exchange with his brave commander, Baji Prabhu Deshpande, at the narrow mountain pass of Pawan Khind. The painting breathes with the weight of duty, as the king prepares to move to safety while his loyal general prepares to hold the pass against overwhelming odds. The artist, M.V. Dhurandhar, masterfully utilizes light and shadow to convey the gravity of their parting, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of historical tragedy and unwavering honor. It serves as a visual hymn to the spirit of selflessness that defined the Maratha struggle for sovereignty.
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