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Young Woman with a Veena

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माई मेरो मोहनमें मन हारूं

Mai Mero Mohanme Man Haru

Mirabai
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माई मेरो मोहनमें मन हारूं॥ध्रु०॥ कांह करुं कीत जाऊं सजनी। प्रान पुरससु बरयो॥१॥ हूं जल भरने जातथी सजनी। कलस माथे धरयो॥२॥ सावरीसी कीसोर मूरत। मुरलीमें कछु टोनो करयो॥३॥ लोकलाज बिसार डारी। तबही कारज सरयो॥४॥ दास मीरा लाल गिरिधर। छान ये बर बरयो॥५॥

इति

Mirabai

The Poet

मीराबाई

Mirabai

Young Woman with a Veena

Paired Painting

Young Woman with a Veena

Raja Ravi Varma, the legendary pioneer of modern Indian art, masterfully captures the essence of refined Indian womanhood in this poignant composition. By blending European oil painting techniques with deeply rooted Indian sensibilities, Varma elevated everyday subjects to a level of divine grace. This painting is a testament to the cultural renaissance of the late nineteenth century, where music and art were inextricably linked with the flowering of national identity. The subject, a woman lost in a moment of quiet musical contemplation, serves as a secular echo of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and music. Her serene expression, the soft fall of her dark tresses, and the meticulous rendering of her silk sari and gold ornaments reflect Varma's deep commitment to portraying the dignity and rich inner world of his subjects. The presence of the Veena, an instrument of ancient lineage, anchors the work in a tradition of classical excellence that continues to resonate with viewers today.

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