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अपराधों के ज़िला बुलेटिन हुए सभी अख़बार सत्यकथाएँ पढ़ते-सुनते देश हुआ बीमार ।
पत्रकार की क़लमें अब फ़ौलादी कहाँ रहीं अलख जगानेवाली आज मुनादी कहाँ रही?
मात कर रहे टी० वी० चैनल अब मछली बाज़ार ।
फ़िल्मों से, किरकिट से, नेताओं से हैं आबाद ताँगेवाले लिख लेते हैं अब इनके संवाद
सच से क्या ये अन्धे कर पाएँगे आँखें चार?
मिशन नहीं गन्दा पेशा यह करता मालामाल झटके से गुज़री लड़की को फिर-फिर करें हलाल
सौ-सौ अपराधों पर भारी इनका अत्याचार ।
त्याग-तपस्या करने पर गुमनामी पाओगे एक करो अपराध सुर्खियों में छा जाओगे
सूनापन कट जाएगा बंगला होगा गुलजार ।
पैसे की, सत्ता की जो दीवानी पीढ़ी है उसे पता है, कहाँ लगी संसद की सीढ़ी है
और अपाहिज जनता उसको मान रही अवतार ।
इति
The Poet
बुद्धिनाथ मिश्र
Buddhinath Mishra
1948 · 1980
Buddhinath Mishra represents the beating, romantic heart of the modern Navgeet movement, keeping the pure lyricism of Hindi poetry alive in an increasingly cynical world. Born in 1949 in the Samastipur district of Bihar, he emerged as a beloved lyricist whose words seamlessly blend the lush beauty of nature with the complex emotional landscape of contemporary life. He is a poet of the seasons, the village courtyard, and the quiet ache of nostalgia. Yet, his work is never disconnected from reality. His verses actively engage with the struggles of the marginalized, capturing the agrarian distress and the shifting cultural values of the Indian heartland. Unlike poets who publish endlessly, Mishra has cultivated a highly distilled body of work, prioritizing profound emotional resonance over sheer volume. His melodic recitations carry a hypnotic quality that captivates vast audiences. He remains a living legend of Hindi song, proving that true poetry does not need to abandon melody to speak the profound truths of the modern age.
Paired Painting
Matsya Avatar
This profound lithograph depicts Matsya, the first fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu, emerging from the cosmic waters of the deluge. With a serene expression and luminous blue skin, the divine being holds the traditional attributes of the conch and the discus while gently cradling four children who represent the Vedas or the souls rescued from the great floods. Printed by the Ravi Varma Press, this artwork played an essential role in democratizing Indian spirituality, allowing households to experience the protective grace of the deity intimately and directly.
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