lamhat(moments)

 Still I Rise - Maya Angelou "Still I Rise" is one of the famous poem of Maya Angelou' s poetry book " And Still I Rise" which is collection of 32 short poems. The poems' themes focus on a hopeful determination to rise above difficulty and discouragement. She speaks for her race and gender in many of the poems, and again emphasizes the strength and resiliency of her community. When I read it I felt that it is written not just for black women or her community but for all the women and all those in the world who are suppressed and society never let them rise. It fits well in the Indian context also as the women/girls in India still don't have choice over their decisions. They still feel difficulty in to study, to work, to marry ,etc in many parts of the country. Those who achieve something are also seen with jealousy and doubts. This inspired me to write a Hindi version of the poem titled - "मैं फ़िर भी उठूंगी" .  You may write me down in histor...

 क़ैद में दिल्ली (Qaid Mein Delhi)  Since the protest was announced by CJP ( Cockroach Janta Party ) against resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on 10th October 2026, Delhi Police instead of giving permission for protest and providing security for the same preparing itself to stop the protest and mishandled the protester. The Congress and opposition protest lead by LOP (leader of opposition) Rahul Gandhi going on for the same reason for few days also dealt similarly by the so called " Dil Ki Police " Delhi Police . All these happening reminded me the feelings of freedom fighter against the British oppressors before 1947 and ignite me writing this short poem.  क़िले में तब्दील है दिल्ली,क़ैद में हैं दिल्ली वाले, समझ आता है अब क्यों लड़े थे आज़ादी के मतवाले, चलने,मिलने,बोलने ही नहीं सोच पर भी जब लगाए कोई ताले, अपनी सरकार चुनने के अधिकार को भी जब कोई चुराले, तब चुप रहना अपराध है, ज़ुल्म से सहमत होना गुनाह, सत्ता के आगे खड़े रहना ही है चाहे जितना कोई डराल...

  दर्द का हद से गुज़रना है दवा हो जाना। ( Dard Ka Had Se Guzarna Hai Dawa Ho Jana) -  When pain exceeds all bounds, it becomes, itself, the remedy. - Mirza Ghalib  Mirza Ghalib in this profound Ghazal compares the suffering in love with various situations in life all indicates to complete surrender of one's self to the beloved. It also indicates to the deep meaning of the ghazal if compared this situation with the one's love with the God. As in first stanza he says that as a single drop of water ( Katra ) finds its ultimate fulfillment when it dissolves into the vast ocean ( Dariya ). He suggests that pain ( Dard ) of love becomes remedy when it past its limit. To read the full explanation of this ghazal read :  Understanding Ishrat-e-Katra Hai by Mirza Ghalib इशरत-ए-क़तरा है दरिया में फ़ना हो जाना, दर्द का हद से गुज़रना है दवा हो जाना ।   Ishrat-e-Katra Hai Dariya Mein Fana Ho Jana, Dard Ka Had Se Guzarna Hai Dawa Ho Jana. To be consumed by the ocean is...

 सड़को पर है फिर हिंदुस्तान आज ! Sadko Par Hai Phir Hindustan Aaj  सड़को पर है फिर हिंदुस्तान आज, फिर छिनेंगे तख़्त और उड़ेंगे ताज।  अपनी पहचान बचाने को, निकले हैं भूल कर काम-काज।  Sadko Par Hai Phir Hindustan Aaj, Phir Chinenge Takht Aur Udenge Taj, Apni Pehchaan Banane Ko, Nikle Hai Bhool Kar Kaam-Kaaj. चुप थे जब पैसे बदलने को कतार में खड़े थे, चुप थे जब कारोबारियों के काम-धंदे बंद पड़े थे, चुप थे जब जन्नत में घुसने के रस्ते बंद पड़े थे, चुप थे जब किसान ख़ेती छोड़ दिल्ली के बाहर अड़े थे, Chup The Jab Paise Badalne Ko Kataar Mein Khade The, Chup The Jab Karobariyon Ke Kaam-Dhande Band Pade The, Chup The Jab Jannat Mein Ghusne Ke Raste Band Pade The, Chup The Jab Kisan Kheti Chod Delhi Ke Bahar Ade The. चुप थे जब मज़लूम मुस्लिम झूठे गौ-रक्षकों के हाथो मरे थे, चुप थे जब नागरिकता अपनी बचाने कुछ लोग सड़को पर पड़े थे, चुप थे जब भूख से बचने घर की और पैदल चले थे, चुप थे जब हिन्दू-मुस्लिम के चक्कर में सरे मुद्दे नीचे दबे थे, Chup The Jab Mazloom Muslim Jhute Gau-Raks...

 सब गाँधी बन जाते हैं। (Sab Gandhi Ban Jate Hain)  In an era where quiet dignity is often mistaken for weakness and non-violence for cowardice, the timeless ideals of Mahatma Gandhi shine with even greater urgency. 2nd October i.e Gandhi Jayanti is not merely a day of remembering him, but to remember his ideals of truth and non-violence which continues to inspire the modern generation to stand against the mighty and the powerful.Whenever people choose principles over compromise and raise their voice against oppression without hatred, the spirit of Gandhi lives on, guiding us toward a more just and compassionate world. The below poem is reminding his value in today's world.  अब जब चुप रहने को कमज़ोरी समझा जाता है, अहिंसा को कायरता समझा जाता है, धीरे बोलना,सस्ते कपड़े पहन ने से बचा जाता है, ऐसे में तुम होते तो क्या करते? चुप रहते,डर जाते,हक़ छोड़ देते। नहीं न ! इसलिए !.. उन सिद्धान्तों पर लड़ने वाले अब भी जेल चले जाते हैं, पुलिस के डंडे आज भी लोग हस्ते-हस्ते खाते हैं, ताकतवर क...

 चाँद बदली में छुपा! (Chand Badli Mein Chupa)  The First sher of this ghazal was written in 2013. It stayed with me for years,quietly waiting for the rest of the poem to find its way for me.Today when I reread it again that ghazal came alive. In this ghazal ,the beauty of the beloved is seen through the beauty of nature.The moon,flowers,fragrance,clouds and colors become metaphors for her presence while every beautiful sight becomes an occasion to remember her. Please read the ghazal and enjoy it.   चाँद बदली में छुपा तो याद तेरी आ गई, मैंने देखा भी नहीं और तू शर्मा गई।  Chand Badli Mein Chupa To Yaad Teri Aa Gayi, Maine Dekha Bhi Nahin Aur Tu Sharma Gayi. बाग़ में कलियाँ ,फूल बनकर महका गई, उनकी रंगत ये कैसे गालों पे तेरे आ गई।  Bagh Mein Kaliyan, Phool Bankar Mehka Gayi, Unki Rangat Ye Kaise Galon Pe Tere Aa Gayi. लगता है आज फ़िर से ज़ुल्फ़ तेरी लहरा गई, देख ज़ालिम फिर से काली घटा है छा गई।  Lagta Hai Aaj Phir Se Zulf Teri Lehra Gayi, Dekh Zalim Phir S...