शृंगार· Shringara
01मन का आंगन
Man Ka Aangan
Rakesh Khandelwal
3 verses · ~16 lines · 1 min
Shringara
चांदनी जब नाम पूछे
Chandani Jab Naam Poche
Rakesh Khandelwal 2 min read 7 versesचांदनीप्रीतचेतना
7 verses · ~2 min
चांदनी जब नाम पूछे, तुम कहो हम क्या बताएं प्रीत के ये गीत बोलो कब तलक हम गुनगुनाएं
हां तुम्हारे कुंतलों की छांह ने निंदिया संवारी हां तुम्हारी दृष्टि ने विधु की विभा मेरे संवारी हां तुम्हारे चित्र ने साकार मेरी भावना की और हां स्पर्श् ने मेरे हृदय को चेतना दी
पर "अहं ब्र्म्हास्मि" के वाग्जालों में फंसे हम जिंदगी पर है तुम्हारा, किस तरह, अनग्रह बताएं
शब्द ने छूकर अधर को, बोल सीखे हैं, तुम्हारे और पा स्पर्श्, आशा के खुले हैं राज द्वारे ओढ़नी अहसास की लहराई पा इंगित तुम्हारा अर्थ के अनुपात से अभिप्राय जु़ड़ता सा हमारा
पर शिराओं में संवरती शिंजिनी की झनझनाहट से सपन रंग कर नयन में किस तरह बोलो सजाएं
हां तुम्हारे आलते ने अल्पना के चित्र खींचे हां तुम्हारे होंठ ने हैं प्यास को मधुघट उलीचे हां तुम्हारी अचर्ना ने दीप को सौंपी शिखाएं हां तुम्हारे पग-कमल से मंत्रणा करतीं दिशाएं
पर क्षितिज की अलगनी पर सांझ के लटके रवि सी साध की इस छटपटाहट को कहो कैसे मनाएं
इति
The Poet
राकेश खंडेलवाल
Rakesh Khandelwal
Rakesh Khandelwal occupies a unique and vital space in contemporary literature as a leading voice of the Indian diaspora. Born in 1953 in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, he later settled in the United States, carrying the cultural memory and linguistic wealth of his homeland with him. He masterfully navigates the emotional terrain of the migrant experience. Through collections like Amavas Ka Chand and Andheri Raat Ka Suraj, Khandelwal articulates the quiet ache of physical distance alongside an unyielding connection to Indian roots. His poetry does not merely dwell on nostalgia. He possesses a brilliant command of satire and humor, capturing the everyday ironies of modern life in poems that resonate deeply with both domestic and international audiences. By actively nurturing Hindi literary circles abroad, he has ensured that the language continues to thrive far beyond its geographical borders. He stands as a testament to the fact that true poetic sensibility is not bound by geography, but resides permanently in the soul.
Paired Painting
Shiva and Parvati Seated on a Terrace
In this sublime vision of the divine, we witness the eternal union of Shiva and Parvati as they share a moment of intimate tranquility upon a terrace. The deep, dark sky serves as a velvety backdrop to their luminescence, symbolizing the infinite cosmos over which they preside. Shiva, whose skin bears the serene hue of the vast heavens, is adorned with a garland of skulls, a profound memento mori that reminds the faithful of the cycle of existence and the transcendence beyond physical decay. Parvati, radiant and graceful, gazes upon her lord with boundless love, their presence embodying the harmony of the universe. The delicate details of the foliage and the stylized landscape reflect the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the Kangra school, where every brushstroke is an act of prayer and an invitation to contemplate the sacred mystery of the cosmic couple.
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If this held you
Four more, in the same key.
Chosen for their rasa and their register, not their popularity. Each one carries some part of what Chandani Jab Naam Poche carries.
