Betrayal

(circa 1974)

Duniya mein dhoka aam baat hai
Ab Suraj ko hi dekh lo
Aata hai Kiran ke saath 
Rahta hai Roshni ke saath
Aur aaj Varsha bhadak gayi
To chhip gaya kahin jaake 
Megha ke saath

In this world, betrayal is common;
Take the example of the Sun:
He comes with Kiran* (Rays),
He stays with Roshni* (Light),
And today Varsha* (Rain) has increased,
So, clinging to her, he is hiding somewhere
with Megha* (Cloud).
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*These are all women's pretty names in Hindi.

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Charu wrote:

While text did not arrive here, it is quite apropos. Not unlike males of our species, eh! Beautiful picture.
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Bhashwati wrote:

i dont know whether i should say anything or not because my interpretation is now entirely coloured by the title.

i thumb all your black and white images 

This one has taken on a new meaning because of the title.

There is light and its reflection is brighter BUT it is the dark that dominates the composition. and the dark in my mind has translated into deceit and a cover up for deceit. The original source of light is feeble... the heart hoping against hope that the betrayal is not real.

The reflected light shines brighter because its a mirage and its purpose is to delude the mind. 

All this is connected to the title as i said already.

Actually the composition is an exquisite fragile balance of light dark, dense and transparent, still and flowing.