5 verses · ~1 min
तुमसे अनुमति लेकर चला जाऊंगा एक दिन कभी न ख़त्म होने वाली उस यात्रा पर जीवन के पहले दिन हो गई थी जिसकी शुरुआत
अब तक धूप की तरह मिले थे कुछ लोग कुछ लोग छाँव की तरह ठंडक बनकर मिले थे कुछ लोग कुछ लोग गर्मी
घाव की तरह मिलने वाले भी कम नहीं थे कम नहीं थे मरहम की तरह मिलने वाले अपनी तरह मिलीं केवल तुम
अपनी तरह मिलने वालों से अनुमति लेकर जाना होता है उस यात्रा पर जीवन के पहले दिन होती है जिसकी शुरुआत
रचनाकाल: 1992 मसोढ़ा
इति
The Poet
शलभ श्रीराम सिंह
Shalabh Shriram Singh
1939 · 1960s
Shalabh Shriram Singh was a bohemian visionary who deliberately rejected the comfortable illusions of mainstream literature to forge an entirely new path. Born in 1938 in the Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh, he became the driving force behind the Yuyutsawad movement in Hindi poetry during the late 1960s. He refused to be categorized by traditional literary epochs, writing with a rebellious spirit that sought a total transformation of society. His iconic poem Nafas Nafas Kadam Kadam became a revolutionary anthem, echoing through protests and progressive circles long after it was written. Singh possessed a remarkable ability to bridge the lyrical traditions of the Urdu ghazal with the grounded realities of modern Hindi verse. He wrote not for applause, but to confront the deep social inequalities and religious hypocrisies that plagued the nation. Passing away in 2000, he left behind a legacy that continues to inspire young writers. He remains a fearless poet of the marginalized, proving that true literature must possess the courage to make the comfortable feel intensely uncomfortable.
Paired Painting
Landscape Study with Carriage and Banner
This intimate work captures a fleeting moment of transition, where the soft light of a waning day bathes the landscape in a meditative glow. The presence of the carriage and the raised banner suggests a journey of significance, perhaps a quiet procession through the countryside. There is a deep sense of stillness in the composition, inviting the viewer to contemplate the passage of time and the beauty inherent in the mundane wanderings of life. The artist displays a profound sensitivity to the interplay of shadow and light, creating an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and profoundly peaceful.
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