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ऐसे हैं सुख सपन हमारे बन बन कर मिट जाते जैसे बालू के घर नदी किनारे ऐसे हैं सुख सपन हमारे....
लहरें आतीं, बह-बह जातीं रेखाए बस रह-रह जातीं जाते पल को कौन पुकारे ऐसे हैं सुख सपन हमारे....
ऐसी इन सपनों की माया जल पर जैसे चांद की छाया चांद किसी के हाथ न आया चाहे जितना हाथ पसारे ऐसे हैं सुख सपन हमारे....
इति
The Poet
नरेन्द्र शर्मा
Narendra Sharma
1913 · 1989
Pandit Narendra Sharma occupied a brilliant intersection between high classical literature and mass broadcast media. Born in 1913 in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh, he evolved through the Chhayavaad romantic era to become a vital voice in the progressive poetry movement. He possessed a profound understanding of classical Sanskrit aesthetics, which he elegantly adapted for the modern Hindi audience. Beyond his distinguished poetry collections like Pravasi Ke Geet, he was a foundational architect of Vividh Bharati, shaping the auditory landscape of Indian radio for decades. Furthermore, he brought immense literary dignity to Indian cinema, penning immortal lyrics including the title track of Satyam Shivam Sundaram. He passed away in 1989, leaving behind a legacy defined by cultural stewardship. He was a poet who ensured that the classical soul of the Hindi language thrived seamlessly within the machinery of modern entertainment.
Paired Painting
Landscape with Palace and Elephant
This evocative work serves as a silent witness to a bygone era in India, capturing the quiet majesty of a royal residence reflected upon the water. The presence of the elephant, a creature long revered as a symbol of grace, power, and wisdom in Indian culture, adds a profound layer of dignity to the scene. It invites us to contemplate the intersection of human architectural ambition and the serene permanence of the natural landscape. The artist, known only by the initials G. R. R., has captured the soft, golden light of the late afternoon, inviting the viewer to step into a moment of peace that has persisted through the decades.
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