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पड़ा - पड़ा क्या कर रहा , रे मूरख नादान दर्पण रख कर सामने , निज स्वरूप पहचान निज स्वरूप पह्चान , नुमाइश मेले वाले झुक - झुक करें सलाम , खोमचे - ठेले वाले कहँ ‘ काका ' कवि , सब्ज़ी - मेवा और इमरती चरना चाहे मुफ़्त , पुलिस में हो जा भरती
कोतवाल बन जाये तो , हो जाये कल्यान मानव की तो क्या चले , डर जाये भगवान डर जाये भगवान , बनाओ मूँछे ऐसीं इँठी हुईं , जनरल अयूब रखते हैं जैसीं कहँ ‘ काका ', जिस समय करोगे धारण वर्दी ख़ुद आ जाये ऐंठ - अकड़ - सख़्ती - बेदर्दी
शान - मान - व्यक्तित्व का करना चाहो विकास गाली देने का करो , नित नियमित अभ्यास नित नियमित अभ्यास , कंठ को कड़क बनाओ बेगुनाह को चोर , चोर को शाह बताओ ‘ काका ', सीखो रंग - ढंग पीने - खाने के ‘ रिश्वत लेना पाप ' लिखा बाहर थाने के
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.
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The Rajah of Putteealla
This captivating portrait immortalizes the majestic ruler of Patiala, seated high upon a magnificently caparisoned elephant surrounded by loyal attendants and guards. Created from sketches and observations made during Emily Eden's travels alongside her brother Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India, this work captures a poignant era of princely splendor and royal pageantry. The artwork reflects a deep fascination with the opulence of the Punjab courts, preserving the dignity, traditional attire, and regal authority of the Sikh nobility with profound respect and artistic nuance.
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