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काका' वेटिंग रूम में फँसे देहरादून । नींद न आई रात भर, मच्छर चूसें खून ॥ मच्छर चूसें खून, देह घायल कर डाली । हमें उड़ा ले ज़ाने की योजना बना ली ॥ किंतु बच गए कैसे, यह बतलाएँ तुमको । नीचे खटमल जी ने पकड़ रखा था हमको ॥
हुई विकट रस्साकशी, थके नहीं रणधीर । ऊपर मच्छर खींचते नीचे खटमल वीर ॥ नीचे खटमल वीर, जान संकट में आई । घिघियाए हम- "जै जै जै हनुमान गुसाईं ॥ पंजाबी सरदार एक बोला चिल्लाके - | त्व्हाणूँ पजन करना होवे तो करो बाहर जाके ॥
इति
The Poet
काका हाथरसी
Kaka Hathrasi
1906 · 1995
Prabhu Dayal Garg, globally renowned as Kaka Hathrasi, fundamentally legitimized Hasya Ras or humorous poetry as a serious instrument of social reform. Born in 1906 in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, he adopted a stage persona that brought unparalleled joy and stinging satire to millions of Indians. At a time when literary poetry was often dense and inaccessible, he wrote verses that made the common man laugh uproariously while quietly dismantling political corruption, social hypocrisies, and bureaucratic absurdity. He founded the magazine Sangeet, heavily contributing to the preservation of Indian classical music alongside his poetic pursuits. The government of India awarded him the Padma Shri in 1985 for his monumental cultural contributions. Passing away in 1995, he left behind a literary tradition that ensures laughter remains a potent weapon. He proved that the sharpest truths are often delivered with a smile.
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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