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अतीत में झांकते हुए जैसे मैं यहाँ बैठा हूँ आपके समीप देख सकता हूँ मैं वह सब कुछ जो प्रकट हुआ है यहाँ पर हमारी उपस्थिति के परिणामस्वरूप मैंने हर बसंत को देखा है जलतरंगों को आपके जलाशय में लहराते हुए ऊपर-नीचे
सरपत डाल रहा है अपनी परछाईं आपके तट के छिछले पानी पर लोमड़ी और खरगोश आते हैं पास आपके बुझाने अपनी प्यास प्रतिदिन
जैसे कि शीत ऋतु देती है आपको गलने वाली ताज़ी वर्फ क्या मैं नहीं दूंगा प्रतिदान जो कुछ प्राप्त हुआ है मुझे बरसों-बरस आपसे
इसीलिए आप और मैं बहते रहेंगे वहां तक जहाँ तक करेगी अनुसरण हमारा हमारी युवा पीढ़ी शायद हम जायेंगे वापस किसी विशाल समुद्र के अंजान गर्भ तक
अंग्रेजी भाषा से अनुवाद: अवनीश सिंह चौहान
इति
The Poet
पैडी मार्टिन
Paddy Martin
Paddy Martin represented a profound convergence of global perspectives and deeply rooted Indian spirituality. Born in Australia in 1947, he experienced significant early hardship before undertaking a transformative journey to Delhi, where he lived for six years. This period in India fundamentally altered his spiritual and artistic trajectory. He immersed himself in Indian philosophy and the teachings of Buddhism, finding a sense of cosmic peace that deeply permeated his subsequent writing. Martin wrote with the quiet wisdom of a seeker who understood that human suffering knows no geographical boundaries. His verses, often exploring themes of mortality, interconnectedness, and the eternal journey of the soul, were heavily championed by Indian literary circles, making him a unique diasporic voice within the broader South Asian literary landscape. He passed away in 2011, leaving behind a poetic legacy that proves authentic devotion and the pursuit of inner truth require no specific passport or cultural pedigree.
Paired Painting
Varini
Varini captures a quiet, ethereal moment of communion between humanity and the natural world. Raja Ravi Varma, a master of bringing mythological and cultural narratives to life, depicts a serene woman standing amidst a lush forest landscape, accompanied by a swan. This work reflects the romantic sensibilities of the late nineteenth century, where classical elegance meets the vibrant spirit of the Indian landscape. The swan, often a symbol of grace and purity in Indian literature, mirrors the gentle poise of the subject. Through his mastery of light and shadow, Varma elevates this scene into an iconic vision of grace that has resonated with generations of Indian viewers who encountered his prints.
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