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Drama Poetry - Poet & Kalpataru ⬆️
Writer - Jotsna Jari
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Poet :- How beautiful you are
I can't stop looking at you
what's your name ?
Kalpataru :- I am Kalpa... Kalpataru.
Poet :- Where have you been for so long ?
Kalpataru :- Where will I be...
I am always with you.
Poet :- Are you with me !!
Is that ever possible ?
Kalpataru:- Yes, its possible...
It is true .
Poet :- I am so worn out
and you are so beautiful
Your flute plays
on soft leaves
How well you dressed
Aha ! your touch is so sweet....
Kalpataru :- Who will know this...
only you should know
Poet:- How is this possible ?
Kalpataru :- Do you remember...
I was born from your pen
I am alive in your thoughts.
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[ N. B-
1) Kalpavriksha (कल्पवृक्ष), is also known as kalpataru, kalpadruma or kalpapādapa, is a wish-fulfilling divine tree in Indian-origin religions, like Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism & Sikhism. It is mentioned in Sanskrit literature from the earliest sources.
This mythical tree is important
in literature :-
* A Kalpavriksha(Kalpataru) is mentioned in the Sanskrit work Manasara as a royal insignia.
* In Hemadri's work Caturvargacīntama, the Kalpavriksha is said to be a tree of gold and gem stones.
* In poetry Kalpavriksha is compared to Lakshmi.
* Kalidasa in his poetry Meghaduta
epitomizing wish-fulfilling trees found in the capital of the Yaksha king extols the virtues of Kalpavriksha as "the dainties and fineries for the fair women of Alaka, coloured clothes for the body, intoxicating drinks for exciting glances of the eyes, and flowers for decorating the hair and ornaments of various designs".
2) photography -
Kalpataru, the divine tree of life being guarded by mythical creatures at the 8th century Pawon temple, a Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia. ]
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