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मधु के दिन मेरे गए बीत!(२)
मैँने भी मधु के गीत रचे, मेरे मन की मधुशाला मेँ यदि होँ मेरे कुछ गीत बचे, तो उन गीतोँ के कारण ही, कुछ और निभा ले प्रीत-रीत! मधु के दिन मेरे गए बीत!(२)
मधु कहाँ, यहाँ गंगा-जल है! प्रभु के चरणोँ मे रखने को, जीवन का पका हुआ फल है! मन हार चुका मधुसदन को, मैँ भूल चुका मधु-भरे गीत! मधु के दिन मेरे गए बीत!(२)
वह गुपचुप प्रेम-भरीँ बातेँ,(२) यह मुरझाया मन भूल चुका वन-कुंजोँ की गुंजित रातेँ (२) मधु-कलषोँ के छलकाने की हो गई , मधुर-बेला व्यतीत! मधु के दिन मेरे गए बीत!(२)
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
Woman with Fruit Plate
In this serene composition, Raja Ravi Varma captures the timeless grace of an Indian woman, elevated by his masterful fusion of European realism and traditional Indian sensibilities. The figure holds a plate of fruit with a poise that suggests both domestic duty and a sacred offering. Her expression is one of quiet contemplation, reflecting the dignified beauty the artist sought to immortalize. Varma sought to bring Indian subjects into the realm of high art, and here, through the soft play of light on her crimson sari and the delicate rendering of her jewelry, he invites the viewer to share in a moment of tranquil domesticity that feels eternal.
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