Shringara

तुम रत्न-दीप की रूप-शिखा

Tum Ratna-Deep Ki Roop-Shikha

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4 verses · ~1 min

तुम दुबली-पतली दीपक की लौ-सी सुन्दर मैं अंधकार मैं दुर्निवार मैं तुम्हें समेटे हूँ सौ-सौ बाहों में, मेरी ज्योति प्रखर

आपुलक गात में मलय-वात मैं चिर-मिलनातु जन्मजात तुम लज्जाधीर शरीर-प्राण थर्-थर् कम्पित ज्यों स्वर्ण-पात कँपती छायावत्, रात, काँपते तम प्रकाश अलिंगन भर

आँखे से ओझल ज्योति-पात्र तुम गलित स्वर्ण की क्षीण धार स्वर्गिक विभूति उतरीं भू पर साकार हुई छवि निराकार तुम स्वर्गंगा, मैं गंगाधर, उतरो, प्रियतर, सिर आँखों पर

नलकी में झलका अंगारक बूँदों में गुरू-उसना तारक शीतल शशि ज्वाला की लपटों से वसन, दमकती द्युति चम्पक तुम रत्न-दीप की रूप-शिखा, तन स्वर्ण प्रभा कुसुमित अम्बर

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.

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Paired Painting

Shiva and Parvati Seated on a Terrace

In this sublime vision of the divine, we witness the eternal union of Shiva and Parvati as they share a moment of intimate tranquility upon a terrace. The deep, dark sky serves as a velvety backdrop to their luminescence, symbolizing the infinite cosmos over which they preside. Shiva, whose skin bears the serene hue of the vast heavens, is adorned with a garland of skulls, a profound memento mori that reminds the faithful of the cycle of existence and the transcendence beyond physical decay. Parvati, radiant and graceful, gazes upon her lord with boundless love, their presence embodying the harmony of the universe. The delicate details of the foliage and the stylized landscape reflect the refined aesthetic sensibilities of the Kangra school, where every brushstroke is an act of prayer and an invitation to contemplate the sacred mystery of the cosmic couple.

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