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जीवन की अंधियारी रात हो उजारी! धरती पर धरो चरण तिमिर-तम हारी परम व्योमचारी!
चरण धरो, दीपंकर, जाए कट तिमिर-पाश! दिशि-दिशि में चरण धूलि छाए बन कर-प्रकाश! आओ, नक्षत्र-पुरुष, गगन-वन-विहारी परम व्योमचारी!
आओ तुम, दीपों को निरावरण करे निशा! चरणों में स्वर्ण-हास बिखरा दे दिशा-दिशा! पा कर आलोक, मृत्यु-लोक हो सुखारी नयन हों पुजारी!
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
The Victory of Buddha
Abanindranath Tagore, often recognized as a pivotal figure in the revival of modern Indian art, captures a profound moment of spiritual transition in this delicate masterpiece. The painting depicts the instant when Siddhartha Gautama transcends the veil of worldly illusion to attain supreme enlightenment. The muted, atmospheric wash technique employed by Tagore reflects the quietude of the Bodh Gaya sanctuary, where the external world fades into a hazy, dreamlike twilight. It is a work of deep reverence, emphasizing not the physical triumph of a king, but the internal victory of a soul over ignorance and suffering. The golden aura surrounding the figure signifies the dawning of infinite wisdom, contrasting with the deep, cool shadows that represent the vanishing darkness of the ego.
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