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मलाला मलाला आँखें तेरी चाँद और सूरज तेरा ख़्वाब हिमाला...
वक़्त की पेशानी पे अपना नाम जड़ा है तूने झूटे मकतब में सच्चा क़ुरान पढ़ा है तूने अंधियारों से लड़ने वाली तेरा नाम उजाला.... मलाला मलाला
स्कूलों को जाते रस्ते ऊंचे नीचे थे जंगल के खूंख्वार दरिन्दे आगे पीछे थे मक्के का एक उम्मी* तेरी लफ़्ज़ों का रखवाला....मलाला मलाला
तुझ पे चलने वाली गोली हर धड़कन में है एक ही चेहरा है तू लेकिन हर दर्पण में है तेरे रस्ते का हमराही, नीली छतरी वाला, मलाला मलाला
इति
The Poet
निदा फ़ाज़ली
Nida Fazli
1938 · 2016
Nida Fazli occupied a space where the profound melancholies of Urdu literature met the spiritual philosophy of the Indian soil. Born in 1938 in Gwalior, he suffered the deep trauma of the partition when his family migrated to Pakistan. He chose to stay behind in India, a decision that infused his poetry with a permanent sense of yearning and existential loneliness. Fazli refused to write in the heavily Persianized vocabulary of traditional Urdu circles. Instead, he used the spoken, everyday language of the streets to explore complex human emotions and universal truths. His film lyrics elevated mainstream cinema, turning simple melodies into deep philosophical inquiries. Honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri, he passed away in 2016. He remains a poet who taught readers that true spirituality lies in recognizing the shared sorrow of humanity.
Paired Painting
Indira Devi
This magnificent print represents a pivotal moment in Indian visual culture, where the divine was brought to the masses through revolutionary technology. Indira Devi stands as a beacon of prosperity and spiritual light: her four arms carry the traditional symbols of protection and purity. The artist, Mahadev Viswanath Dhurandhar, was a visionary who bridged the gap between traditional Indian sensibilities and rigorous academic techniques. In this portrait, the goddess's gaze is both compassionate and commanding, offering a sense of direct connection to the viewer. The rich textures of her ornaments and the soft glow of her aureole create an atmosphere of profound reverence, making this more than just a print; it is a sacred object of contemplation that once graced the walls of countless Indian households.
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