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भोलू तेली गाँव में, करै तेल की सेल गली-गली फेरी करै, 'तेल लेऊ जी तेल' 'तेल लेऊ जी तेल', कड़कड़ी ऐसी बोली बिजुरी तड़कै अथवा छूट रही हो गोली कहँ काका कवि कछुक दिना सन्नाटौ छायौ एक साल तक तेली नहीं गाँव में आयो
मिल्यौ अचानक एक दिन, मरियल बा की चाल काया ढीली पिलपिली, पिचके दोऊ गाल पिचके दोऊ गाल, गैल में धक्का खावै 'तेल लेऊ जी तेल', बकरिया सौ मिमियावै पूछी हमने जे कहा हाल है गयौ तेरौ भोलू बोलो, काका ब्याह है गयौ मेरौ
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
Village Belle
Raja Ravi Varma possessed a breathtaking ability to immortalize the eternal grace found within everyday Indian life. In this evocative portrait, a young village maiden returning from fetching water is rendered with quiet reverence and radiant dignity. With extraordinary sensitivity, the artist captures her gentle poise as one arm raises gracefully to steady an earthen terracotta pot atop her head, while a brass pitcher rests comfortably under her elbow. Her direct yet serene gaze establishes an immediate, emotional connection with the viewer, transcending time and circumstance. The harmonious glow of her golden blouse, the delicate embroidery of her sari border, and the gleam of metal highlight Ravi Varma's unmatched mastery over light and color, elevating a humble moment into a timeless masterpiece.
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