04 December 2008
अब डरने लगा हूँ
रोज़ तिल तिल कर मरने लगा हूँ ,
रोज़ बस से आफिस जाता हूँ ,
इसलिए आस पास की चीज़ों पर ध्यान लगता हूँ
सीट के नीचे किसी बम की शंका से मन ग्रसित रहता है
कभी कोई लावारिस बैग भ्रमित करता है ।
ख़ुद से ज़्यादा परिवार की फ़िक्र करता हूँ
इसलिए हर बात मे उनका ज़िक्र करता हूँ
रोज़ अपने चैनल के लिए ख़बर करता हूँ
और किसी रोज़ ख़बर बनने से डरता हूँ
मैं एक आम हिन्दुस्तानी की तरहां रहता हूँ
इसलिए रोज़ तिल तिल कर मरता हूँ
हालात यही रहे तो किसी रोज़ मैं भी
किसी सर फिरे की गोली या बम का शिकार बन जाऊँगा
कुछ और न सही पर बूढे अम्मी अब्बू के
आंसुओं का सामान बन जाऊँगा।
इस तरह एक नही कई जिनदगियाँ तबाह हो जाएँगी
बहोत न सही पर थोडी ही
दहशतगर्दों की आरजुओं की गवाह हो जाएँगी ।
इसीलिए मैं अब डरने लगा हूँ
हर रोज़ तिल तिल कर मरने लगा हूँ ,तिल तिल कर मरने लगा हूँ ।
08 September 2008
हिन्दी तुम मेरी साथी हो !
सुबह की सुर्ख लाली और शाम का चमकता सितारा
खुशियों का मौसम और बागों का महकता ठिकाना
दोस्त की वो मीठी बात और हँसते हुए वो कॉलेज ना जाने का बहाना
कभी किसी पे हसना कभी ख़ुद मजाक का हिस्सा बनना
वो होठों की हँसी और शोर शराबे में क्लास में न पढ़ना
मौजों की लहर मतवाली
चाय की दुकान पर वो मीठी प्याली
कभी गलती पर डांट पड़ना कभी मुस्कुरा के सारी बातें अनसुना करना
सत्र ख़तम होते होते वो भविष्य के इरादे
वो साथ रहने के वायदे
वो हम-तुम करने की शरारत हर बात पे खीजना हर बात पे झल्लाना
पर फिर मुस्कुरा के दोस्ती की कसमें खाना
हर कसम पे नसीहत हर नसीहत पे गुस्सा
हर गुस्से पे मुस्कराहट हर मुस्कराहट का किस्सा
वो सारा आलम
आज भी मेरी यादों का हिस्सा
हर खुशी आपस में बांटना हर दुःख में किसी का साथी होना
हर पल को खुशियों से तोलना
आखिरकार ज़िन्दगी को अपनी शर्तों पे जीना
ये सब इतना आसान नही होता अगर तू मेरे पास नही होती
तूने मेरी ज़िन्दगी को आसान ही नही बनाया है
बल्कि मेरे जीवन में जोश का जज्बा भी जगाया है
शायद मैं संवेदनाहीन होती अगर मुझे तेरा साथ नही होता मिला
तू मेरी भाषा ही नही मेरी आत्मा है मेरा विश्वास मेरा हौंसला
पूरी की तूने जीवन की कमियाँ
तू है मेरी मां
"इसलिए मैं तेरा शुक्रिया करती हूँ और इस अवसर पर मैं तुझे शत शत प्रणाम करती हूँ इस हिन्दी ने हमें सब कुछ दिया पर हम आज उसे ही भूलते जा रहे हैं क्या ये आज की ज़रूरत नहीं एक तरफ़ हम जहाँ अपनी सभ्यता और परम्परा को बचने की बात करते है वही प्रतिस्पर्धा के नाम पे अपनी मात्रभाषा को भूलते जा रहे हैं चलो आज अपनी आवाजों को एक कर कर अपनी भाषा का वैसा ही ख्याल रखने का प्राण करे जैसे हम अपने मां बाप का रखते हैं "
`If` an important word in history

`If` Rudyard Kipling (1910)
If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or, being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream--and not make dreams your master;
If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on!";
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings--nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you; If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run-- Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And--which is more--you'll be a Man, my son!
This is my favourite poem thus decided to share it with YOU ALL.
This poem holds a meaning that u r the only one who have the solution of all ur problems. Hence become progressive and defeat all the evils who are hindering ur path of success.
`Discovering urself is more glorifying than any materialistic oppurtunities in the world`. I believe it.
The flute-playing God's many names
Here is a list of a few names- each after a fascinating story related to Him.
Sri Krishna: Acharya Garga, the family priest of Yadavs, named the Lord. He was named Krishna because of his dark complexion. His other popular names were Shyam, Shyamsundar i.e. the dark complexion lord. He was also called Yadavendra as he was born in a Yadav family.
Makhan Chor: Krishna was quite mischievous in his early years. He loved eating Makhan and therefore stole it, hence the name.
Bal Gopal: Bal means a small child who attracts all while Gopal is used for the one who plays with cowherds and has a pleasant nature. Once when all the cows of Gokul were lost, he brought them back safely to their shades by playing his magical flute. Thus after the incident villagers started calling him Gopal i.e. the protector of cows. He is also referred to as Govinda i.e. Lord of cows. The name is also symbolic for 'one who controls senses'.
Putana Jivit Haraya: Putana was a demoness who was sent by Kansa to kill Bal Krishna. She tried to feed him her poisonous milk but Krishna ultimately destroyed her.
Gopesh: In his teens Krishna used to visit Vrindavan in order to meet Radha. There he used to involve in divine pleasure making that is Rasaleela- hence being called the Lord of Gopas and Gopis. He was also called Baanke-Bihari i.e. the youthful and handsome God who enjoys life. He was also popular by the name of Bihari as he used to meet Radha in the groves of Vrindavan. His other popular name was Kunjbihari i.e. the one who roams in gardens.
Mohan: Krishna was very handsome and attractive. Hence he was called Mohan that is the one who attracts others easily.
Murali, Muralidhar, Muralimanohar: Krishna was a wonderful flute player. He never played his flute again after giving it to Radha while he was on his way to Mathura to avenge Kansa.
Devkinandan: Krishna was the biological son of Devaki therefore he was called by her mother`s name. Similarly he was also called Yashodanandan i.e. son of mother Yashoda who, though did not bear him, nurtured him.
Vasudev: Vasudev was the biological father of Krishna who took infant Krishna away from Kansa by crossing Yamuna to the house of Nand. The people of Nand and Braj also knew him as Nandgopal and Nandraja i.e. the one bringing joy.
Giridhari: Krishna freed the people of Gokul from age-old ritual of worshipping Indra-the God of rain. In response Indra got angry and destroyed the village making all villagers homeless. Then Krishna lifted Govardhan hill on his mini finger and saved them. Thus he was called Giridhari i.e. the one who lifted Giri or hill.
Mathuranath, Mathuranaresh: Sri Krishna was born in Mathura though due to circumstances he was brought up in Gokul. Thus after the death of King Kansa he crowned his Maternal Grandfather as the King of Mathura. He later became the King of Dwarika and was also called Dwarakadheesh or Dwarikapati.
Partha Sarthi: At the time of Mahabharata, Krishna played a diplomat and gave his whole army to the Kauravas while preffering to be the charioteer of Arjuna. Arjuna was the Parthi while Krishna was the Saarthi.
Mayur: Mayur stands for peacock. Sri Krishna was always seen wearing a peacock-feathered crust.
Sudarshana: It originally means a lord who has a mystic appeal and is simultaneously striking and handsome.
Chakradhar, Chakrapani: One who carries Sudarshan Chakra.
Hari: Hari stands for the lord of nature who desires to enjoy the serene beauty of nature.
Sarvapalaka: It stands for the protector of all. He is also known as Jagannath i.e. Lord of the whole world
Madhav: He is also known as husband of goddess of fortune Sri Laxmi
Shri Krishna—Youth Icon
Introduction-- Krishna an inspiration
`Krishna` is divided into two syllables `krish` and `na`. `Krish `means` one who has appeared on Earth to mitigate the burden of demoniac kings, and who attracts the minds of all living entities`. `Na` means `the supreme transcendental pleasure`. These two syllables combine to become the name `Krishna`.
Shri Krishna, the flute player has been the source of inspiration for many through ages – the perfect youth icon. He is like the blossom of spring that keeps returning with every season. Whenever we think of him, the picture, which emerges is that of a dark complexioned, attractive man who is ready to acquire anything through `Saama, Daama, Dand, Bhed` and yet remain free of all vices. He is one of the most revered Gods of Hindu mythologies.
The master of all arts, he is a true leader having that rare mystic appeal and beauty, which is hard to resist. He continues to rule our hearts and actions. We know Lord Krishna by many names but the most popular ones are Balgopal, Makhan Chor, Govinda, Devkinandan, Murali, Morari, Girdhari, Dwarakadhish and Parthisartha. Traits and character like him are hard to find in any individual. The younger generation admires him and treasures his principles.
Who was Krishna as a youth?
Shri Krishna is like the morning mist that brings tranquillity and novelty with itself. He personifies the eternal spring of youth. Krishna while enacting his leela on earth was a man of his word. He went through sufferings, pain, revenge, ambition, achievements, love, marriage, politics, diplomacy and finally submission to death, which is very similar to the life of the youth today. But what made his life divine was that he remained a ‘Karmayogi’, performing actions yet remaining free from them. He attained a human body, to show humans that they can use their body to discover spirituality and the Absolute truth. He took incarnation to kill Kansa. His childhood was beautiful and mischievous like that of any common child. He was a Makhan Chor and enjoyed the nature and colours of all festivals and arts. His love play with ‘Gopis’ (milkmaids) and ‘Gopas’ finally ending in Rasaleela is something every teen shares with their lovers. His love for Radha was eternal and an ideal example for all of us. Because of his pragmatic approach, he is loved, followed and worshipped.
Krishna inspires youth to be determined, courageous, articulate and diplomatic. He was an able administrator, strategy maker, philosopher, and above all a politician. Various instances of his life, which highlight these aspects are-
Youthfulness (Naughty at young age, then playing and enjoying with Gopas and Gopis as well the epic of love and longing in Rasaleela)
Joyful (Enjoying all colours of festivals and arts)
Daring (Killed Kansa and evil powers)
Rebellious against old rituals, customs (Stopped villagers from worshipping Indra for rain and lifted Govardhana hill)
Far Sighted (Advised Yudhishthir and other Pandavas for the right strategies to win the battle of Mahabharata)
Firm and Determined (Achieved all what he wanted at any cost)
Good Politician and Diplomat (Always was a well wisher of Pandavas yet a friend of Kauravas)
Wise Strategy Maker (Was the strategy maker for Pandavas in Kurukshetra)
Philosopher (Revealed Gita to Arjuna which contains the meaning of life when he was in dilemma)
Good Friend (Helped each of his friend either it was Sudama or Arjuna )
Learned (Well versed in Arts and Shastras)
Well Mannered and polite (Treated everyone as equal)
Good Administrator (Dwarka is told to be one of the best states that ever existed)
Very Practical Approach (Used Saama-Daama-Dand-Bhed as essential)
What today`s youth desire?
Today`s youth is competitive, fast and enterprising; in brief, they are jack of all trade. They want to obtain things at any rate. If they set eyes on anything, they want to acquire it even if the path followed is justified or not. Pleasure is yet another vital aspect of their life. They never question morality and live in relationships, in fact, `we need to have an understanding before we decide to live together forever` is their logical response. They are assertive in their demands. They dare to go to any extent to get what they desire and are manipulative, intelligent and shrewd. However, they crave for art and culture too. In such a scenario, where the Youth is swinging between desire and peace, Krishna’s message in the form of Bhagvad Gita comes to rescue. The divine concept of ‘Karmayoga’ (the path of selfless action and selfless service) and the ‘Stitha-Pragya’ (a person of unwavering intellect) acts as an anchor and ideal for the youth.
Krishna-In our hearts forever
Krishna`s message is like an eternal flower that spreads its fragrance across all generations. He was a mentor, dictator, politician and a diplomat – traits that inspires every one. He represents wealth, strength, beauty, knowledge, and renunciation in all its glory. There is no doubt that he was a God but even after being the divine, he took birth to show the limitless possibilities that exists in human beings. His determination, courage and endeavours truly motivate the youth.
09 August 2008
Nagasaki – A black page in the golden history
Today remembering Nagasaki atomic bombings on its 63rd anniversary I feel short of words. We use to read about this catastrophe in our history books but now actually visualizing that what would be the situation at that time seriously puts me in a panic situation.
Only because a country was proving too efficient in the skills of war, it was destroyed by the super powers reigning during World War II is highly disrespectable. Today more or less the same situation prevails but we are safe on the criteria that all countries are equally efficient and if one tries to follow the destructible path in order to gain supremacy then nobody can prevent us from havouc.
Those who killed many were never punished; those who were left were only sufferers of destiny because they were left to brood over their sadistic lives with no aim and nobody to confide in. `Lost lives in hell` that’s sound more of their gloomy way of structuring lives. Still they have the confidence to live for whatever they have got with them.
More than 60 years have passed but what about the families that were affected that time. People and families suffered badly. In wake of all this we still are not getting abreast of the fact that war is not the solution of all problems in fact it`s the beginning of collateral damage.
Whether the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki constituted a needless tragedy or a pragmatic military decision is still not clear. Those who made the decision, as well as most of the survivors, are long gone. The effects, though the lasting curse of radiation, the memory of the ghastly civilian casualties, the psychological impact of simply knowing that such a destructive force exists do remain. One can only hope that those who now wield the tools of Armageddon will remember the lessons of Hiroshima and Nagasaki for a long time to come and will ask for peace forever and ever…………….
Amen!!!!!!!!
08 August 2008
Kishore Da--Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna
He was born in Khandwa (MP), his father Kunjalal Ganguli was a pleader, an advocate and mother Gouri Devi was a simple housewife who belonged to a wealthy family.His was the voice that sang unforgettable numbers like the joyous 'Paanch rupaiya baara aana', the soulful 'Zindagi ka safar', the romantic 'Pal, pal dil ke pas' and the foot tapping 'Eena meena deeka' that has people doing the twist even 50 years later. Mere Sapno Ki Rani and Roop Tera Mastana, which became smash hits are one of many which we all humm in our private moments.
U can easily check his remix songs on any of the charts. Such was his profoundness for music that the scores are still relishable by the younger generation. Once music director Anu Malik regarded him by saying, "One can only copy him, none can innovate like him,"However, to call Kishore Kumar only a singer would be underestimating his talent. He was a multi-faceted personality who was at once a lyricist, composer, producer, director, screenwriter and scriptwriter. And in all these areas he has left his unique mark. He is an idle for all the music directors in our country today.
Noticeable fact: Anand originally was supposed to star Kishore Kumar and Mehmood but due to some misunderstandings between him and Hrishikesh Mukherjee due to which the idea was dropped and new stars Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan were casted.
Etymology:He has sung in many languages including Marathi, Assamese, Gujarati, Kannada, Bhojpuri, Malayalam and Oriya.He holds the record for most number of Filmfare Awards won for Best Male Playback Singer.His first film as an actor was Shikari (1946), first song Marne ki duayen kyon mangu for the film Ziddi (1948First filmfare as Male playback singer for Roop Tera Mastana.He was a genius when it came to singing be it roop tera mastana, Humein aur jeene ki, Saagar Kinare or the energetic Khaike Paan Banaras WalaAnd as one song sung by him, states itself….Chalte Chalte mere ye geet yaad rakhna……. Kabhi alvida na kehna-kabhi alvida na kehna
Kishore Kumar We wish you a Very Happy Birthday You live forever with us in your music.....................
Remembering CPI-M`s `Bhishma`-- Harikishen Singh `Surjeet`
`An activist and a comrade`, these were the words, which my friends and I unanimously agreed upon while discussing Harikishen Singh alias `Surjeet` last month. While discussing, one of my friends called him `Bhishma` of India`s oldest political party CPI-M, which went well with his persona. A leader, a patriot and a kingmaker, `Surjeet` knew well what he wanted from life, whether it was his laudable contribution to coalition politics or his commitment to secularism. A member of the Communist Party of India, Surjeet`s life has been an open book and has set an example for all those who have the will and courage to face the pain and suffering that he suffered as he embarked on his political journey.
The veteran leader, who was recuperating at the Metro Hospital in Noida since July 25, breathed his last after `a cardiac arrest` on August 1 at the age of 92. His wife Pritam Kaur, two sons and a daughter survive him. The nonagenarian leader was cremated on Aug 3.
Harkishan Singh Surjeet, who was perhaps the most authoritative spokesman for the Left and democratic forces in the country, passed after a profound illness, leaving a vacuum in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI-M, which he had nourished to grow nationally. With his demise it seems as if an era has ended. He was popularly called as oldest comrade or comrade `Surjeet`. He was like a precious diamond among cluster of stones.
`Surjeet` - The veteran leader
Born to a Bassi Jat family in Bundala, Jalandhar district Harkishan Singh Surjeet (23 March 1916 – 1 August 2008) was a communist politician from Punjab, India. He was the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from 1992 to 2005 and was a member of the party`s Polit Bureau from 1964 to 2008.
He was a master in the art of backroom operation. Initially known as `London Tod Singh`, Surjeet made a sensational entry into the political scenario during Indian freedom movement. He was one of those who laid the foundation of Indian politics.
He started his political career in the national liberation movement in his early teens, as a follower of Bhagat Singh. In 1930, he joined the movement of Bhagat Singh, Naujawan Bharat Sabha. On the anniversary of the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Surjeet hoisted the Indian tricolour at the court in Hoshiarpur, an action during which he was shot two times. During the proceedings of the case he answered the judge by the name of ‘London Tod Singh’ (he was called by the same name in later years). In 1936, Surjeet joined the Communist Party of India.
In the pre-war years he started publishing Dukhi Duniya and Chingari. When India became independent and partitioned in 1947, Surjeet became the General Secretary of CPI in Punjab.
The seven and a half decades long political life of Harkishan Singh Surjeet began by playing the role of a revolutionary against the British rule and later emerging as a national leader of the Communist Party of India and the All India Kisan Sabha.
`Pappaji`--The pragmatic kingmaker & revolutionary
Like the legendary kingmaker `Bhishma` of the epic ‘Mahabharata’, Surjeet played the lead role in keeping BJP out of power in 1996 and his assistance to Congress helped them to be in power till now. Though today both CPI-M and Congress are sharing bitter relations but `Pappaji` has always been respected and admired for his leadership qualities. He played a crucial role in 1989, 1996 and 2004 in creating political formations and setting up of governments, which excluded the communal forces.
Surjeet`s stand for the country
His firm stance and leadership in fighting against Khalistani terrorism in Punjab and the sacrifice made by over 200 Communists in fighting extremism constitutes a glorious chapter in his life. From the late fifties, Surjeet was involved in tackling the problems of Jammu & Kashmir. He played a role in the evolution of the Assam Accord in the eighties. Imbued with deep anti-imperialism and the values of the nationalist movement, Surjeet looked at all issues of national unity from a democratic and secular standpoint.
Nation loses a dedicated activist in `Surjeet` Singh
As General Secretary of the CPI(M), he became the most authoritative spokesman for the Left and democratic forces in the country. He worked tirelessly for the defence of democratic and secular values and to see that India maintained its non-aligned and independent foreign policy. His views were sought and his advice heard with respect in political circles. After his death, the Party has lost an outstanding leader and the country an authoritative representative of the Left and secular tradition. His death was grieved throughout the country.
Hariskishen Singh Surjeet or our `Bhishma`would always be remembered as a man committed to the welfare of the downtrodden – a real angel for the poor and working class. His ideologies and principles will always be cherished.
08 May 2008
FINDING SOLITUDE IS THEIR DESTINY……….
Is success halting the frames of young minds to such an extent that the contrast emerges in the form of newly developed and well furnished Old Age Homes? We agree that the concept of quick success at the ease of individuality has fast taken pace but is it right that we forget and cut down our own roots in this process?
In the last 20 years visionary old age homes have been on a rise. Parents, who instead of enjoying their shares of life together have laid more emphasis on the twist and turns of their young ones, are left behind with remorse and worry. And we the so called Gen Z people in an attempt to concentrate on our promising careers forget all about their sacrifices. Have we become so selfish that in our achievements and glories we forget all about our real families?
The main arching reason today for the growth of these homes is the growing idea of nuclear families, then property disputes and less understanding among family members are the other inviting reasons. One very unique fact have also come up, the parents sometime themselves take decision to live in such homes, to maintain their dignity and also to spend their lives together.
Why we turn our backs towards those people who have nourished us with the ups and downs of their life? Who are we, to leave them all alone in dark corners, in their moments of need and desire for us? One should never forget, History repeats itself and `As you sow so shall you reap`.
I wrote this after seeing the poor conditions of the people and the aged who reside in an old age home named `AASRA`- THE SHELTER as defined by one of my friend.
26 April 2008
U r n will remain my ANGEL all my life............
We generally desire things besides what we have. Today i am finding it quite true. Today what i want the most is my mothers arms running smoothly all around me. Her embrace which makes me feel special and her warmth which gives me the joy of being so precious and beautiful. Her kisses assure me that besides being naughty and a hell lot of mischievous she loves me a lot , a lot more than any other wonderful thing on this planet. She mesmerizes me with those beautiful eyes of hers. Her pink smile gives me the vision of a greek goddess who is ready to enshower her love and warmth on anyone. Once i told her that she is my first love and she truly is. I think i worship her. She is my creator , my supporter and she is the one who has always cheered me in my journey of success and failures. Whenever in my moments of sorrow i have turned back i have always found her giving me strength and confidence to fight back the tears and step ahead on a new jouney of success and achivements. I love u mumma a lot n pray that i love you similarly all my life. Thank you for always being there with me. Without you i would have never been here.
Neeru, only for you my love
Urs Parul
21 April 2008
Aj main khush hun to puch main khush kyon?
May be these lines hold true for me as today again i have learnt some new things. Who said that compromises leaves your life dull. When you start feeling that nothing is left for you and u r of nobody`s use then its time to shake you up n say come on `Hell is still far off n yet u have dreams to fullfill n ur parents to oblige`. Relationships should never be given that much importance that they become a burden. Anyway today while coming my way back home, i saw two girls each possibly at the juncture of 19 or 20 years who were carying buckets full of water and a man who was not able to move the scooter from its place. But their hardships were not able to falter them off their path. Do you know why becozzzz...... guys they were determined to get their jobs done no matter how hard it was for them to do. I saw them n felt it was all coz they had the will power to do it and this will-power they succeeded through their determination.
So the moral of the story is simple n plain i.e. live life to the fullest n observe even inches of things that cross ur way. This way we all will learn a lot.
So for nw gd nt all the beautiful people of this wonderful world.
17 April 2008
loneliness is all yours
If anybody have some suggestions for me do give me................................
15 April 2008
इस पार उस पार
प्रिय बहन देविका अच्छा लगा कि तुमने ख़ुद ब्लॉग बनाने का प्रयास किया ..यह तुम्हारी रचनात्मकता को दुनिया के सामने लाएगा ........ बस ब्लॉग बनाने की बधाई और उसके लिए बच्चन की यह पंक्तिया ,
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
यह चाँद उदित होकर नभ में कुछ ताप मिटाता जीवन का,
लहरालहरा यह शाखाएँ कुछ शोक भुला देती मन का,
कल मुर्झानेवाली कलियाँ हँसकर कहती हैं मगन रहो,
बुलबुल तरु की फुनगी पर से संदेश सुनाती यौवन का,
तुम देकर मदिरा के प्याले मेरा मन बहला देती हो,
उस पार मुझे बहलाने का उपचार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
जग में रस की नदियाँ बहती, रसना दो बूंदें पाती है,
जीवन की झिलमिलसी झाँकी नयनों के आगे आती है,
स्वरतालमयी वीणा बजती, मिलती है बस झंकार मुझे,
मेरे सुमनों की गंध कहीं यह वायु उड़ा ले जाती है!
ऐसा सुनता, उस पार, प्रिये, ये साधन भी छिन जाएँगे,
तब मानव की चेतनता का आधार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
प्याला है पर पी पाएँगे, है ज्ञात नहीं इतना हमको,
इस पार नियति ने भेजा है, असमर्थबना कितना हमको,
कहने वाले, पर कहते है, हम कर्मों में स्वाधीन सदा,
करने वालों की परवशता है ज्ञात किसे, जितनी हमको?
कह तो सकते हैं, कहकर ही कुछ दिल हलका कर लेते हैं,
उस पार अभागे मानव का अधिकार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
कुछ भी न किया था जब उसका, उसने पथ में काँटे बोये,
वे भार दिए धर कंधों पर, जो रोरोकर हमने ढोए,
महलों के सपनों के भीतर जर्जर खँडहर का सत्य भरा!
उर में एसी हलचल भर दी, दो रात न हम सुख से सोए!
अब तो हम अपने जीवन भर उस क्रूरकठिन को कोस चुके,
उस पार नियति का मानव से व्यवहार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
संसृति के जीवन में, सुभगे! ऐसी भी घड़ियाँ आऐंगी,
जब दिनकर की तमहर किरणे तम के अन्दर छिप जाएँगी,
जब निज प्रियतम का शव रजनी तम की चादर से ढक देगी,
तब रविशशिपोषित यह पृथिवी कितने दिन खैर मनाएगी!
जब इस लंबेचौड़े जग का अस्तित्व न रहने पाएगा,
तब तेरा मेरा नन्हासा संसार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
ऐसा चिर पतझड़ आएगा, कोयल न कुहुक फिर पाएगी,
बुलबुल न अंधेरे में गागा जीवन की ज्योति जगाएगी,
अगणित मृदुनव पल्लव के स्वर 'भरभर' न सुने जाएँगे,
अलिअवली कलिदल पर गुंजन करने के हेतु न आएगी,
जब इतनी रसमय ध्वनियों का अवसान, प्रिय हो जाएगा,
तब शुष्क हमारे कंठों का उद्गार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
सुन काल प्रबल का गुरु गर्जन निर्झरिणी भूलेगी नर्तन,
निर्झर भूलेगा निज 'टलमल', सरिता अपना 'कलकल' गायन,
वह गायकनायक सिन्धु कहीं, चुप हो छिप जाना चाहेगा!
मुँह खोल खड़े रह जाएँगे गंधर्व, अप्सरा, किन्नरगण!
संगीत सजीव हुआ जिनमें, जब मौन वही हो जाएँगे,
तब, प्राण, तुम्हारी तंत्री का, जड़ तार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
उतरे इन आखों के आगे जो हार चमेली ने पहने,
वह छीन रहा देखो माली, सुकुमार लताओं के गहने,
दो दिन में खींची जाएगी ऊषा की साड़ी सिन्दूरी
पट इन्द्रधनुष का सतरंगा पाएगा कितने दिन रहने!
जब मूर्तिमती सत्ताओं की शोभाशुषमा लुट जाएगी,
तब कवि के कल्पित स्वप्नों का श्रृंगार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
दृग देख जहाँ तक पाते हैं, तम का सागर लहराता है,
फिर भी उस पार खड़ा कोई हम सब को खींच बुलाता है!
मैं आज चला तुम आओगी, कल, परसों, सब संगीसाथी,
दुनिया रोतीधोती रहती, जिसको जाना है, जाता है।
मेरा तो होता मन डगडग मग, तट पर ही के हलकोरों से!
जब मैं एकाकी पहुँचूँगा, मँझधार न जाने क्या होगा!
इस पार, प्रिये मधु है तुम हो, उस पार न जाने क्या होगा!
- बच्चन
13 April 2008
life`s a dream n faith is d bst alternative
wish u all there the beauties of ur wonderful dreams and the lucks of ur challenging mind.
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