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सत रंग चुनर नव रंग राग मधुर मिलन त्यौहार गगन में, मेघ सजल , बिजली में आग ... सत रंग चुनर , नव रंग पाग!
पावस ऋतु नारी , नर सावन, रस रिमझिम , संगीत सुहावन, सारस के जोड़े, सरवर में, सुनते रहते, बादल राग! सत रंग चुनर , नव रंग राग!
उपवन उपवन, कान्त-कामिनी, गगन गुंजाये , मेघ दामिनी, पत्ती पत्ती पर हरियाली, फूल-फूल पर, प्रेम-पराग! सत रंग चुनर , नव रंग राग ...
पवन चलाए, बाण बूंद के, सहती धरती, आँख मूंद के-- बेलों से अठखेली करते, मोर-मुकुट पहने बन-बाग़! सत रंग चुनर नव रंग पाग!
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
Malar Ragini: Krishna Playing the Flute to Seven Gopis
In the divine atmosphere of Malar Ragini, we witness a celestial gathering where the resonance of music meets the arrival of the monsoon. Lord Krishna, depicted in his iconic blue hue, stands as the eternal musician, pouring his soul into the flute to enchant the Gopis. The dark, brooding clouds gathering above promise the life-giving rains of the Malhar raga, a melody traditionally associated with the joy and yearning of the monsoon season. Each Gopi holds an instrument, contributing to a symphony that transcends the terrestrial realm. The presence of peacocks, those devoted lovers of the rain, underscores the deep connection between divine devotion and the rhythms of the natural world. This painting serves as a bridge between sound and sight, inviting the viewer to hear the raga through the vibrant application of pigments.
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