lamhat(moments)

 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...

 शायरी # 26 : सवाल (Shayari # 26 : Sawaal) - Couplets : Question!  I am sharing three shers or couplets of three famous Hindustani shayar all raising a question to society, critics or to ourselves. Bashir Badr, Nida Fazli and Rahat Indori remain active not only in mushairas (Poetry Gatherings) but also in mainstream Hindi Cinema as lyricist. But as shayars they all remain connected to their roots, their birth places and observed the people and the society minutely and often commented on society and people through their shers . Here I have also translated them for better understanding.   लोग टूट जाते हैं एक घर बनाने में,  तुम तरस नहीं  खाते  बस्तियां जलने मैं।  -  बशीर बद्र    Log Toot Jate Hain Ek Ghar Banane Main, Tum Taras Nahin Khate Bastiyan Jalane Main.  - Bashir Badr People shatters just in a single home building,  You never remorse in entire settlement burning. ########## कभी किसी को मुकम्मल जहाँ नहीं मिल...

  तू ही भारत को बचाये। (Tu Hi Bharat Ko Bachaye) Today,India that is Bharat is passing through a difficult and challenging phase. This is not the first time that the country is facing hardships and challenges in it's long history. But this is the first time we are not seriously concerned about them. Our government try to ignore it or don't accept the problem at all and our media instead of questioning the ruling party BJP and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi raises questions on those who are critical about government's action like opposition and intellectuals.Through media and IT Cell every issue is diverted to 'Us vs Them'or Hindu-Muslim angle is dragged into the situation. As a result increasing unemployment,unfavorable business conditions,squeezing budget for both primary and higher education and increasing inflation and corruption all remain unnoticed and not get the national coverage they deserved.  With these concerns in mind, I have tried to express some of t...

 बे-दिली क्या यूँही दिन गुज़र जाएँगे ! (Be-Dili Kya Yuhin Din Guzar Jayenge!) Will in This Dissatisfaction Days will Pass By - Jaun Elia Jaun Elia is among the most trending shayar on social media nowadays. Be it for highlighting pointlessness of life, be it for longing or for love, people are just feeling the connect. This ghazal also  conveys the same thing that by merely existing is not living and such a life is no different from death. Here I have tried to translate this poem. For detailed understanding read: Elaborating 'Be-Dili Kya Yuhin Guzar Jaenge By Jaun Elia'.  बे-दिली क्या यूँही दिन गुज़र जाएँगे!  सिर्फ़ ज़िंदा रहे हम तो मर जाएँगे! Be-Dili Kya Yuhin Din Guzar Jaenge, Sirf Zinda Rahe Hum To Mar Jaenge.  Will in this dissatisfaction days will pass by, If we merely stay alive, we shall surely die.  रक़्स है रंग पर रंग हम-रक़्स हैं, सब बिछड़ जाएँगे सब बिखर जाएँगे, Raqs Hai Rang Par Rang Hum-Raqs Hain, Sab Bichad Jaenge Sab Bikhar Jaenge. Dance is ...