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क्यों मेरे साथ-साथ आता है? मेरी मंज़िल है बेनिशाँ नादाँ साथ मेरा-तेरा कहाँ नादाँ थक गए पाँव पड़ गए छाले मंज़िलें टिमटिमा रही हैं - दूर बस्तियाँ और जा रही हैं - दूर मैं अकेला चलूँगा ऎ साए कौन अहदे-वफ़ा निभाता है क्यों मेरे साथ-साथ आता है तू अभी जा मिलेगा सायों में मैं कहाँ जाऊँ मैं कहाँ जाऊँ किसकी आग़ोश में अमाँ पाऊँ
(रचनाकाल: 1944)
इति
The Poet
इब्ने इंशा
Ibn-e-Insha
1927 · 1978
Sher Muhammad Khan, immortalized under the pen name Ibn-e-Insha, was a literary wanderer who observed the world with a brilliant mix of deep melancholy and razor sharp wit. Born in 1927 in the Jalandhar district of Punjab, he migrated to Pakistan and became one of the most beloved Urdu poets and travelogue writers of his generation. His most famous ghazal Insha Ji Utho Ab Kooch Karo carries an overwhelming sense of world weariness and final departure, sung beautifully by generations of classical vocalists. Yet, alongside this intense sorrow, he authored travelogues filled with hilarious, biting satire that dissected human follies across the globe. He served in the United Nations, traveling extensively before his premature death in London in 1978. He remains the poet of the restless soul, wrapping profound existential grief inside breathtaking lyrical beauty.
Paired Painting
Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in Exile
This sacred image captures the profound devotion and unwavering bond of the divine trio during their long years in the forest. Rama, with his skin the color of a rain cloud, holds Sita hand in hand, symbolizing their eternal union amidst trials. Lakshmana stands faithfully by their side, a constant guardian and brother. Their serene expressions reflect the spiritual stoicism demanded by the Ramayana, reminding us that even in the deepest wilderness, dharma remains their guiding light. This depiction has graced countless homes, serving as a timeless anchor for faith and the ideals of duty, sacrifice, and pure love.
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