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जहाँ स्वतंत्र विचार न बदले मन में मुख में। जहाँ न बाधक बनें सबल निबलों के सुख में।
सब को जहाँ समान निजोन्नति का अवसर हो। शांतिदायिनी निशा हर्ष सूचक वासर हो।
सब भाँति सुशासित हों जहाँ समता के सुखकर नियम। बस, उसी स्वतंत्र स्वदेश में जागें हे जगदीश! हम॥
इति
The Poet
रामनरेश त्रिपाठी
Ramnaresh Tripathi
1889 · 1962
Ramnaresh Tripathi occupied a crucial transitional space in Hindi literature, arriving just before the onset of the Chhayavaad romantic movement and enriching the Khari Boli poetic tradition. Born in 1889 in the Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, he was a deeply committed patriot, educator, and researcher. His major narrative epics Milan, Pathik, and Swapna broke away from traditional mythological subjects to focus on ordinary individuals striving for the freedom of their nation. These works instilled a fierce sense of duty and moral idealism in a generation preparing for the independence struggle. Furthermore, Tripathi accomplished a monumental feat of literary preservation through his Kavita Kaumudi, a multi volume compilation that archived folk songs from rural India long before the term ethnomusicology existed. He passed away in 1962, leaving behind a legacy defined by immense cultural service. His iconic prayer Hey Prabhu Anand Daata remains deeply embedded in the morning assemblies of thousands of Indian schools, continuing to guide the moral compass of the nation.
Paired Painting
Rama Darbar
In this sublime depiction, Raja Ravi Varma captures the eternal assembly of Lord Rama, the ideal king and avatar of Vishnu. Seated upon a majestic throne, Rama is flanked by the graceful Sita and his devoted brothers, while the loyal Hanuman bows in humble adoration. The scene radiates a profound sense of peace and divine order, known as Ram Rajya. Varma utilizes the medium of lithography to bridge the gap between traditional Indian sensibilities and Western academic portraiture, creating a visual language that has defined the modern Hindu imagination for generations. It is an image that breathes with the devotion of millions, serving as a beacon of righteousness, duty, and unconditional love.
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