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बस पंख सलामत रहें सारा आकाश तुम्हारा कोई घेरा . काफ़ी नहीं तुम्हारे लिये न सीमित करती कोई कारा . पंख जहाँ ले जायँ, वहीं पर लिखा दे नाम तुम्हारा . नाम जो मेरे स्व का विस्तार दिया तुम्हें मेरी अस्मिता ने जहाँ तक तुम्हारी पहुँच, व्यप्ति है मेरी! समर्थ रहें पंख, स्वतंत्र, सचेत, निर्बाध! और सारा आकाश तुम्हारा .
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
Vishnu on Garuda
In this evocative masterwork, we witness the divine majesty of Lord Vishnu, accompanied by his consorts Lakshmi and Saraswati, as they traverse the heavens atop the celestial eagle Garuda. The painting captures a moment of transcendent peace and protective grace. Garuda, the formidable bird deity, clutches a serpent, symbolizing the triumph of divine order over chaotic forces. Ravi Varma utilized his signature academic style to bring the transcendental realm into the reach of the human heart, bridging the gap between sacred scripture and visual intimacy. For millions of devotees, images such as this were not merely art, but sacred windows into the divine, carrying the vibration of ancient Vedic truths into the warmth of the family home.
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