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हो काल गति से परे चिरंतन, अभी यहाँ थे अभी यही हो। कभी धरा पर कभी गगन में, कभी कहाँ थे कभी कहीं हो। तुम्हारी राधा को भान है तुम, सकल चराचर में हो समाये। बस एक मेरा है भाग्य मोहन, कि जिसमें होकर भी तुम नहीं हो। न द्वारका में मिलें बिराजे, बिरज की गलियों में भी नहीं हो। न योगियों के हो ध्यान में तुम, अहम जड़े ज्ञान में नहीं हो। तुम्हें ये जग ढूँढता है मोहन, मगर इसे ये खबर नहीं है। बस एक मेरा है भाग्य मोहन, अगर कहीं हो तो तुम यही हो।
इति
The Poet
कुमार विश्वास
Kumar Vishwas
1970 · 2010s
Kumar Vishwas redefined the public consumption of Hindi poetry for the twenty first century. Born in 1970 in Pilkhuwa, Uttar Pradesh, he stepped out of academia and onto the stage, transforming quiet college campuses into massive arenas of poetic celebration. He possesses an uncanny ability to connect traditional lyrical forms with the restless energy of modern youth. His most famous poem Koi Deewana Kehta Hai transcended literary circles to become an anthem for an entire generation. While purists sometimes debated his immense popularity, Vishwas successfully dismantled the barrier between elite literary traditions and mass appeal. He brought the Hindi language back to prime time, proving that romantic and patriotic verses still hold the power to captivate millions.
Paired Painting
Krishna Embracing Radha
In this tender scene, we witness the divine union of Krishna and Radha, captured through the masterful lens of Raja Ravi Varma. The image is a testament to the artist's mission to bridge the gap between sacred classical themes and the accessible medium of print. As the lovers share a private moment by the water, the composition evokes the deep, eternal longing of the Bhakti tradition. Ravi Varma imbued these figures with a gentle humanity, making the transcendental love between the deity and his devotee feel intimate, tangible, and profoundly moving for every soul who views it.
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