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दिल में राज़ दफ़न रखता है उँगली में धड़कन रखता है। पूछो मत तासीर जुनूँ की सिर पर बाँध कफ़न रखता है।
वह मड़ई का राजकुँवर हैं धारदार उसके सपने भी देवदारु-सा पौरुष उसका जलते हैं उससे अपने भी
दिखता भले शिला-सा शीतल उर में तेज़ अगन रखता है।
वह खंडहर की मूरत, जलता आँधी में दीप सरीखा कंगन-कुंकुम बनकर उसने श्मशानों में पलना सीखा
पग में नृत्य प्रलय का, कर में नूतन विश्व-सृजन रखता है।
वह उठता धरती से जैसे अंकुर फूटा हो भूतल से वह गिरता भी तो जैसे आशीष बरसता गगनांचल से
सूरज-चाँद उसी के, मुट्ठी में उनचास पवन रखता है।
(रचनाकाल: 05.07.2002)
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
Kutch Horseman
This striking portrait captures the noble spirit of a Kutch horseman, a figure representing the timeless valor and dignity of the warrior tradition in western India. The artist, through a profound understanding of Indian character, portrays the subject with stoic grace. The figure stands with a quiet, grounded strength, his attire reflecting the cultural identity of the Kutch region, while his steady gaze suggests a soul deeply connected to the land he defends. It is a work that transcends mere documentation, offering instead a bridge to the ethos of a bygone era of regional pride and martial honor.
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