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एक दिन ईश्वर के घर लूट हुई- चूहा दांत ले भागा बिल्ली मूंछें खुदा स्टोर तलाश करने लगा किससे पूछें? ऊंट ने उठाकर उसे अपने पेट में फिट कर लिया था हाथी ने बुद्धि का बंडल अपने कब्जे में कर लिया था, घोड़े ने शक्ति कुत्ते ने भक्ति सियार ने संगीत हिरनी ने अनुरक्ति सूअर ने सृजन बंदर ने तोड़-फोड़ शुतुरमुर्ग ने पलायन लोमड़ी ने जोड़-तोड़ गाय ने श्रद्धा भालू ने ताड़ी का अद्धा गधे ने सहनशीलता कुतिया ने अश्लीलता शेर ने सम्मान देसी पिल्ले ने अपमान........ जब खजाना खाली होगया पहुंचा इन्सान।
खुदा बोला- इन्सानियत तो रही नहीं उसे तो जानवर ले गए अब तो हमारे पास हैवानियत, खुदगर्ज़ी और बे-मौसम के काम-क्रोध ही रह गए हैं चाहो तो ले जाओ! मनुष्य बोला-लाओ, जल्दी लाओ!
इति
The Poet
गोपालप्रसाद व्यास
Gopal Prasad Vyas
1915 · 2005
Gopal Prasad Vyas possessed the rare and difficult gift of using humor to speak profound truths. Born in 1915 near Govardhan in Mathura, his formal education was cut short by his active participation in the Indian independence movement. This early exposure to political struggle shaped his worldview, giving him a deep understanding of human nature and societal contradictions. He became a giant of Hasya Ras, the tradition of humorous and satirical poetry, writing verses that made audiences laugh before forcing them to confront their own hypocrisies. Collections like To Mein Kya Karoon and Ras Rasamrit showcase his ability to dissect social norms with sharp wit and absolute clarity. He was the visionary founder of the Rastriya Kavi Sammelan, an annual gathering at the Red Fort that brought poetry directly to the masses. Honored with the Padma Shri in 1965, Vyas lived until 2005, leaving behind a legacy that proves laughter is one of the most effective instruments of social critique.
Paired Painting
Hanuman and Bhima
This profound canvas captures a mesmerizing mythological encounter where the two great epics of India intertwine, uniting the age of Ramayana with the age of Mahabharata through immortal beings. In the quiet depths of a lush ancient forest, the mighty Pandava prince Bhima stumbles upon a seemingly frail, aging monkey resting across his path. Unaware of his divine lineage as a spiritual brother to this celestial creature, Bhima demands that the monkey move his tail out of the way. With gentle, humbling grace, the immortal monkey god Hanuman lies peacefully against a grand tree trunk, allowing his long tail to drape across the forest floor while quietly teaching the proud warrior a lesson in humility. The artist masterfully renders this sacred meeting with realistic textures, illuminating the divine serenity of Hanuman against the straining, muscular effort of Bhima.
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