4 verses · ~1 min
पीपल के पके पात पंछी पतझार के, थोड़ी ऋतु और अभी बाक़ी है उड़ने दो छंद ये बहार के ।
फूल-फूल अगवानी शूल, खिंची पेशानी मौसम का जाने कब तक है-- दाना-पानी ।
पानी के पीछे हैं क़िस्से गुलनार के! थोड़ी लय और अभी बाक़ी है उड़ने दो गीत नदि पार के ।
भोरहरे की लाली माँज रहा है माली फूलों की आँखों में है पूजा की थाली थाली के फल-फूल रिश्ते अंगार के, थोड़ी-सी बर्फ़ अभी बाक़ी है गलने दो, दो पहर खुमार के ।
इति
The Poet
दिनेश सिंह
Dinesh Singh
1948 · 1970s
Kanwar Dinesh Singh is a vital contemporary voice who moves with remarkable grace between English and Hindi literary traditions. Born in 1973 in New Delhi and deeply shaped by the mountainous landscapes of Shimla, he has carved out a unique space as both a poet and a pioneering haikuist in Hindi literature. While many modern writers lean heavily on complex intellectualism, Singh finds profound beauty in brevity. Through collections like Kuhra Dhanush and Aangan Mein Gauraiya, he adapts the strict, minimalist structure of the Japanese haiku to the linguistic rhythms of Hindi, capturing fleeting moments of nature and delicate human emotions. He also serves as a professor and literary critic, consistently working to foster dialogue between different literary cultures. Honored with the Himachal Pradesh Sahitya Akademi Award, Singh demonstrates that poetry does not need to be loud to be deeply impactful. He is a writer of quiet observation, proving that immense philosophical weight can often be carried in just a few carefully chosen syllables.
Paired Painting
Lady with a Flower Basket
In this tender portrayal, Raja Ravi Varma captures the gentle vulnerability and quiet emotional depth of Indian womanhood. Leaning thoughtfully against the weathered trunk of an ancient tree, the maiden gazes off into the distance with a gentle, introspective expression. Her traditional cream saree, trimmed with a rich crimson border, folds fluidly around her form in classical grace. In her right hand, she lightly holds a small woven wicker basket overflowing with freshly plucked red blossoms, suggesting a morning ritual of worship or a quiet moment of romantic yearning. Ravi Varma seamlessly merges Western academic realism with deeply rooted Indian romantic aesthetics, creating an enchanting scene that resonates with poetic nostalgia, warmth, and quiet reverence.
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