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Rama, Sita and Lakshman in the Forest

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अबकी बार लौटा तो

Abki Bar Lauta To

Kunwar Narayan
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अबकी बार लौटा तो बृहत्तर लौटूंगा चेहरे पर लगाए नोकदार मूँछें नहीं कमर में बांधें लोहे की पूँछे नहीं जगह दूंगा साथ चल रहे लोगों को तरेर कर न देखूंगा उन्हें भूखी शेर-आँखों से

अबकी बार लौटा तो मनुष्यतर लौटूंगा घर से निकलते सड़को पर चलते बसों पर चढ़ते ट्रेनें पकड़ते जगह बेजगह कुचला पड़ा पिद्दी-सा जानवर नहीं

अगर बचा रहा तो कृतज्ञतर लौटूंगा

अबकी बार लौटा तो हताहत नहीं सबके हिताहित को सोचता पूर्णतर लौटूंगा

इति

Kunwar Narayan

The Poet

कुंवर नारायण

Kunwar Narayan

Rama, Sita and Lakshman in the Forest

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Rama, Sita and Lakshman in the Forest

This profound image captures the eternal moment of the Vanavasa, or the forest exile, of Lord Rama, his devoted wife Sita, and his loyal brother Lakshman. Raja Ravi Varma brought the divine figures of the Ramayana down from the lofty heights of temple murals and into the hearts of the common people. By depicting these deities with realistic human anatomy and gentle, relatable emotions, he fostered a deeply personal connection between the devotee and the divine. The trio is shown walking amidst the verdant wilderness, their serene expressions reflecting a quiet strength amidst adversity, embodying the virtues of sacrifice, duty, and steadfast love that continue to inspire millions of lives to this day.

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