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प्रेम, प्यार, मोहब्बत, (बड़े भड़कीले हो गये हैं) अब मंच पर मचलते, अदायें दिखाते सडकों पर आवारा घूमते, घरों की छतों, छज्जों खिडकियों से अपनी दमक दिखा जाते हैं! अब तो रेलों, बसों और स्कूटरों पर इनके, खुल कर दर्शन होते हैं!
हाई स्कूल से लेकर बडे बडे कॉलेजों में तो भरमार है! चुस्त, बढिया, पारदर्शी कपड़े पहने, इनकी बाँकी अदा विज्ञापनों मे देखते ही बनती है! अब ये बडे आवारा हो गये हैं, घरों में दुबके रहने का, भीरु स्वभाव छोड कर सरे आम बाजारों में निकल पडे हैं!
इति
The Poet
प्रतिभा सक्सेना
Pratibha Saxena
Dr. Pratibha Saxena holds a distinct and vital place in contemporary Hindi literature. Her work connects the rigorous intellectual demands of academia with the sensitive realities of human relationships. Born on February 9, 1938, in Madhya Pradesh, her life path took her from the lecture halls of Kanpur, where she worked as an educator, to a diasporic existence in the United States. This geographical shift is highly visible in her diverse literary output, which includes poetry, short stories, and satire. In collections like Uttar Katha and Seema Ke Bandhan, she examines the modern domestic sphere. She highlights the subtle constraints placed upon women and the shifting dynamics of family life with deep psychological insight. Her language carries a quiet and confident thoughtfulness that never shouts but still commands complete attention. Saxena has spent decades enriching Hindi literature, demonstrating that a writer can remain deeply rooted in their native culture while living far from home.
Paired Painting
Scene of Hindu Marriage Ceremony
Created during the later years of his career, this work by Mahadev Visvanath Dhurandhar is a magnificent tribute to the domestic and spiritual rhythms of Indian life. It captures the intimate, bustling atmosphere of a Hindu marriage ceremony with profound sensitivity. Dhurandhar was a pioneer who bridged the gap between Western academic techniques and the soulful essence of Indian tradition. In this scene, he elevates a social gathering into a sacred tableau of grace. Each woman is rendered with distinct personality, their sarees draped with a technical precision that celebrates the diversity of Indian textile traditions. The painting serves as a bridge between eras, capturing a world of ritual and sisterhood that remains vibrant and deeply resonant even today.
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