7 verses · ~1 min
डूब गया दिन जब तक पहुँचे तेरे द्वारे।
एक धुँधलका छाया ओर-पास धूप गाँव-बाहर की छूट गई, छप्पर-बैठक सब बिल्कुल उदास पगडंडी दरवाज़े टूट गई,
भारी था मन हम थे काफ़ी टूटे-हारे।
सूना आँगन, सूनी तिद्वारी तुलसी का चौरा सूना-सूना। ऐसे सूनेपन में हमें हुआ ख़ुद साँसें लेते में दुख दूना।
चौका-बासन छतें, छज्जे सब अँधियारे।
धीरे-धीरे आँचल ओट किए भीतर से दीप लिए तुम आईं। संग-संग एक मौन ज्योति-पुंज संग-संग एक मलिन परछाईं।
सिहरा आँगन सिहरे हम, सिहरे गलियारे।
इति
The Poet
ओम प्रभाकर
Om Prabhakar
1935 · 2005
Om Narayan Awasthi, known to the literary world as Om Prabhakar, was born in 1941. He carved a unique space for himself by moving fluidly across the boundaries of Hindi poetry, Urdu ghazals, and critical literature. While many poets confined themselves to a single tradition, Prabhakar merged the lyricism of the ghazal with the grounded vocabulary of modern Hindi verse. His writing acts as a quiet rebellion against political apathy and social decay. Rather than relying on loud sloganeering, his poems and ghazals use understated irony to expose the contradictions of contemporary life. He also produced significant literary criticism, including works analyzing major figures like Mohan Rakesh. His verses speak directly to the ordinary individual navigating an increasingly fragmented society. He stands as a bridge between the classical poetic heritage and the urgent realities of the modern Indian experience.
Paired Painting
Mahabharata Scene with Pandavas
This profound oil painting by Devashesh Tyagi breathes warm life into the timeless pages of the Mahabharata. It captures a moment of deep reverence, familial devotion, and soulful connection among the Pandavas and their cherished queen. The artist strips away unnecessary decorative superfluities to focus entirely on the raw emotional gravity of the figures, their expressive gestures, and the quiet dignity held within their postures. Every fold of traditional cloth and every gentle touch reflects a sacred bond forged through trials, exile, and unwavering righteousness, inviting the viewer to step into the very heart of epic antiquity.
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