Friday, 1 March 2013

Albus Dumbledore: My favourite character



J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series is just a fantastic display of her artistic qualities, excellent imaginative prowess and superb literary brilliance. She has imagined everything just out of this world. I was never a fan of western literature but when I read my first Harry Potter book in my sophomore year at school I got truly lost in that magical world.
My favourite character in the Magical series is that of Professor Albus Dumbledore. He depicts a larger than life persona throughout his journey. The powerful, controlled, justified and caring demeanour of his character makes him a class apart. Every possession of his; from the half moon spectacled eyes to the long white beard conveys a sense of utmost maturity with a positive impact on the readers. He is the one, who has very tactfully played a major role in linking the first six books of the Potter series. As a commanding character he has a strong hold over his compatriots, colleagues and students. Even the antagonist Dark Lord Voldemort fears the presence of Dumbledore. His character is simple yet so versatile. His style of remaining calm and composed at even the most adverse times is what attracts the readers. He seems very wise, kind and benevolent. 

प्रेमिका ...



प्रेमिका बाहें हैं मेरी, प्रेमिका मेरे नयन,
प्रेमिका साँसें हैं मेरी, प्रेमिका मेरे कथन !

वक़्त के संग है बदलता, प्रेमिका का अर्थ भी ,
समय बदला, काल बदला, प्रेम का भावार्थ भी !

बालपन में मैं था प्रेमी, माँ की प्यारी गोद का,
उसके मुँह से बहने वाली मीठी पावन लोरी का !

बहन की मुस्कान में भी प्रेम ही मुझको दिखा,
अनुज की अठखेलियों ने प्रेम का अक्षर लिखा !

युवावस्था में पिताजी ने सिखाया जो मुझे,
प्रेम आया उनकी सारी ज्ञानवर्धक बातों में !

साथियों संग प्रेम से आया मज़ा हर खेल में,
छोटे बड़े , अच्छे बुरे सब उन पलों के मेल में !

फिर मिला कोई वो जो सबसे अलग हमको लगा,
प्रेम जिसकी सांस से , प्रेम धड़कन से जगा !

अतः जग में प्रेम का कोई एक मानक है नहीं,
जिस जगह से स्नेह मिलता, प्रेम बस्ता है वहीँ !