5 verses · ~1 min
मैं तो झोंका हूँ हवाओं का उड़ा ले जाऊँगा जागती रहना, तुझे तुझसे चुरा ले जाऊँगा
हो के क़दमों पर निछावर फूल ने बुत से कहा ख़ाक में मिल कर भी मैं ख़ुश्बू बचा ले जाऊँगा
कौन-सी शै तुझको पहुँचाएगी तेरे शहर तक ये पता तो तब चलेगा जब पता ले जाऊँगा
क़ोशिशें मुझको मिटाने की मुबारक़ हों मगर मिटते-मिटते भी मैं मिटने का मज़ा ले जाऊँगा
शोहरतें जिनकी वजह से दोस्त-दुश्मन हो गए सब यहीं रह जाएंगी मैं साथ क्या ले जाऊँगा
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
Lady Making a Garland
In this transcendent work, Raja Ravi Varma captures a quiet, intimate moment of domestic grace and devotion. A young woman sits in soft light, delicately stringing fragrant white and pink blossoms into a traditional floral garland. Her dark, cascading hair, luminous skin, and traditional ornaments speak volumes of her classical elegance. Varma masterfully employs European academic realism, yet the soul of the painting remains entirely Indian, evoking the timeless poetic moods of classical literature and daily ritual.
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