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महगू बाजल -- कते महगी आबि गेल छै! दालि-चाउरमे तँ आगि लागिए गेल छै ।
कथीसँ डिबीया लेसी मटियाक तेलो उड़नखटोला भ, गेल।
मुदा मन्त्रीजी नहि मानलनि । लुंगी उठा-उठा क’ देखबै छथि- एहि विकासशील अर्थव्यवस्थामे कते सस्त भ’ गेल छै लोकक जान-परान महानुभावक चरित्र बेनगंन मौगीक शील ।
कतेक सस्त भ’ गेल छै पंडिज्जीक पोथी-पतरा गोसाउनिक गीत चिनबारक माटि आ टीवी चैनलक मौसगर मनोरंजन ।
मन्त्रीजी नहि देखा रहल छथि ओ सुरंग जे लोकसभासँ शोकसभा धरि जाइ छै । ओ नहि देखा रहल छथि नीलामी घर जाहमे मैनोक पात बिकाइ छै करोड़क करोड़मे!
ओ नहि देखा रहल छथि बघनखा पहिरने हाथ जे महानसँ महान योजनाक मूड़ी पकड़ि क’ सौंसे चिबा जाइ छै ।
कुसियारक रस बटैछ सदनमे आ सिट्ठी फेकाइछ गामक माल-जालक आगाँ ।
लोक माल जकाँ मरि रहल अछि कि माल-जाल लोक जकाँ- से कहब कठिन ।
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
Kali
This profound work captures the fierce and liberating energy of Goddess Kali, towering above the prostrate form of Lord Shiva upon a desolate cremation ground. Created during a time of intense nationalist awakening in Bengal, the artwork doubles as a commercial calendar or product advertisement for Kali Cigarettes, masterfully blending sacred devotion with indigenous Swadeshi enterprise. The borders are inscribed with Bengali text detailing the wares of the East India Cigarette Manufacturing Company, showcasing how spiritual imagery was woven seamlessly into the daily life and economic aspirations of the people. Goddess Kali, adorned with a garland of severed heads and holding a bloodstained scythe, embodies the ultimate conqueror of time and ego, offering supreme spiritual refuge to her devotees.
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