From time immemorial, Man has been inquisitive about seeing
and exploring new things and it is this inquisitiveness that has excited and
inspired him to create new things. While this curiosity inspired man to create
tools and invent machines and other devices, art too was borne from this
inspiration which later evolved and blossomed into various other forms of arts
like music, painting, drama, singing, and poetry etc.
However this inspiration is not limited to just the creation
of the artwork. To share one’s creations with others, the desire to showcase
the craft, and in turn expect admiration and accolations is embedded in human
nature.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons; an artist is forever
inspired to create something new.
But every work of an artist does not always get recognition
and find admiration. The artist’s own thoughts and imagination are the main
factors of every creation. Behind every art work and creation, lie the artist’s
thoughts, unleashed imagination and his/her own reflection. The deeper the
thoughts; the richer the imagination: the higher the mind soars with the wings
of imagination, the more beautiful the creation will be!
And a creation that mesmerizes the beholder deserves true
admiration and applauds.
The same applies to poets and writers too. Undoubtedly the
choice of flowery words, cautiously selected metaphors enhance the profundity
of thoughts, and ornate descriptions do render a wondrous quality to poetry and
writing, yet a depth of meaning and heights of imagination are the life of the
creation; that is what gives the soul to a piece of poetry.
If a piece of writing is enriched with beautiful words and
correct grammar, if the language is good, the words chosen are apt and
beautiful- and the rhythm, meter and kafia (rhyme) too are appropriate but
there is no novelty in the idea behind it, then such a Ghazal or poem may fail
to receive a splendid applaud from the audience.
Although any composition or piece of art that quickly grabs
the attention from the audiences is considered beautiful, worthy and laudable,
however, one of ancient India’s visionary philosopher and poet ‘Maagh’
expressed the following view:
"क्षणै: क्षणै: यन्ननवतामुपैति,
तदैव रूपम् रमणीयतायाः (महाकवि
माघ)
Meaning:
A piece of art or poetry that presents itself anew to the
audience each time it is seen or heard is what is truly beautiful and
delightful.
Such an idea or creation is above and beyond time and
becomes immortal.
And that is why the verses of the Bhagavad Gita, Adi Granth
and the writings of Tulasi das, Surdas, Mirabai, Sant Ravidas, Guru Kabir, Guru
Nanak and the Sufi saints have become immortal. Today, these are not only heard
and read with a great deal of respect but are being continuously researched by
great scholars also. Because each time any of these pieces are heard or read,
there is something new that surfaces which is yet to be understood. Every time,
a thinker and philosopher finds new meaning, new interpretations and wisdom in
them.
“Sahib mera neet
navan”
Being with the Lord, a Bhakta discovers something new every
time about Him.
The love and curiosity doesn’t diminish for that which
offers something new each time.
‘Rajan
Sachdeva’
"साहिब मेरा नीत
नवां" (गु:
ग्रं: सा: 660)
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