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प्रार्थना : गुरु कबीरदास के लिए
Prarthana : Guru Kabiradas Ke Liye
Vijaydev Narayan Sahi4 verses · ~1 min
परम गुरु दो तो ऐसी विनम्रता दो कि अंतहीन सहानुभूति की वाणी बोल सकूँ और यह अंतहीन सहानुभूति पाखंड न लगे।
दो तो ऐसा कलेजा दो कि अपमान, महत्वाकांक्षा और भूख की गाँठों में मरोड़े हुए उन लोगों का माथा सहला सकूँ और इसका डर न लगे कि कोई हाथ ही काट खाएगा।
दो तो ऐसी निरीहता दो कि इसे दहाड़ते आतंक क बीच फटकार कर सच बोल सकूँ और इसकी चिन्ता न हो कि इसे बहुमुखी युद्ध में मेरे सच का इस्तेमाल कौन अपने पक्ष में करेगा।
यह भी न दो तो इतना ही दो कि बिना मरे चुप रह सकूँ।
इति
The Poet
विजयदेव नारायण साही
Vijaydev Narayan Sahi
1924 · 1982
Vijaydev Narayan Sahi was an absolute intellectual heavyweight of the Nayi Kavita movement who brought unprecedented critical rigor to modern Hindi literature. Born in 1924 in Varanasi, he became a central figure in the literary landscape of Allahabad. Sahi was a brilliant poet, but he was equally revered as a razor sharp critic and a foundational member of the influential Parimal literary group. He viewed poetry not merely as an aesthetic escape, but as a vital instrument for social and political awakening. His iconic 1966 collection Machhalighar introduced a deeply reflective, fiercely independent voice that refused to conform to traditional romantic norms. Furthermore, his monumental critical work on the medieval Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi completely reshaped how modern academia approached classical texts. Passing away in 1982, he left behind a legacy of absolute intellectual integrity. Sahi remains an indispensable figure for anyone seeking to understand the philosophical depth of post independence Hindi literature.
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Shivaji and Subedar's Daughter
This profound work depicts one of the most celebrated moral episodes in Maratha history, illustrating the legendary chivalry of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Following a successful campaign, the daughter of the defeated Subedar of Kalyan was brought before Shivaji. Instead of treating her as a prisoner, the great king greeted her with the respect due to a daughter, famously remarking that he wished his own mother had been as beautiful so that he himself might have been born more handsome. In this poignant scene, the artist captures the moment of supreme grace, where the king acknowledges the dignity of his guest while the Subedar stands in humble reverence. It serves as a timeless testament to the king's commitment to righteousness, or Dharma, during the volatility of war.
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