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कर्णधार तू बना तो हाथ में लगाम ले क्राँति को सफल बना नसीब का न नाम ले भेद सर उठा रहा मनुष्य को मिटा रहा गिर रहा समाज आज बाजुओं में थाम ले त्याग का न दाम ले दे बदल नसीब तो ग़रीब का सलाम ले
यह स्वतन्त्रता नहीं कि एक तो अमीर हो दूसरा मनुष्य तो रहे मगर फकीर हो न्याय हो तो आर-पार एक ही लकीर हो वर्ग की तनातनी न मानती है चाँदनी चाँदनी लिए चला तो घूम हर मुकाम ले त्याग का न दाम ले दे बदल नसीब तो ग़रीब का सलाम ले
इति
The Poet
गोपाल सिंह नेपाली
Gopal Singh Nepali
1911 · 1963
Gopal Singh Nepali lived a life divided between the quiet beauty of nature and the demanding glare of the Hindi film industry. Born in 1911 in Bettiah, Bihar, he emerged as a prominent voice in the post Chhayavaad era of Hindi poetry. Collections like Umang and Panchhi captured a profound love for the natural world, freedom, and the Himalayan landscapes. However, financial struggles eventually pushed him toward Mumbai, where he achieved tremendous success as a lyricist. He wrote roughly three hundred songs for over fifty films, crafting immortal melodies that blended high poetic dignity with popular appeal. During the national crisis of 1962, he wrote stirring patriotic verses that roused the conscience of the nation. Yet, despite his massive contributions to literature and cinema, the literary establishment often treated him with undeserved neglect. He passed away suddenly at the Bhagalpur railway station in 1963, completely unrecognized in his final moments. His life stands as a poignant reminder of the heavy price often paid by independent artists.
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Krishna and Arjuna on the Chariot
This breathtaking artwork captures one of the most sacred moments in spiritual history, set upon the windswept plains of Kurukshetra. Lord Krishna, holding the reins of destiny as the divine charioteer, guides Arjuna into the monumental battle of righteousness. Every detail, from the gleaming golden chariot adorned with celestial motifs to the powerful white steeds kicking up dust, evokes the profound atmosphere of the Bhagavad Gita. The artist dedicated twelve years of deep study to the Mahabharata, translating ancient Sanskrit verses into a vivid, reverent visual language that speaks across cultures.
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