lamhat(moments)

नई दुनिया, नई उम्मीद, नया साल। (Nayee Duniya, Nayee Ummeed, Naya Saal) New World, New Hopes, New Year.  Every new year brings new hope for a better self and a better world. This year also going to end today and here I have penned an eight line bilingual poem for the occasion. Wishing everyone a great, healthy and prosperous year ahead. Happy New Year.  नई दुनिया, नई सुबह, नया पैग़ाम लिखेंगे, नए इस साल को नई उम्मीदों के नाम लिखेंगे।  Nayee Duniya, Nayee Subha, Naya Paighaam Likhenge, Naye Iss Saal Ko Nayee Ummeedon Ke Naam Likhenge. Lets Pray For Tomorrow, Lets Pray For A Better Future, Happily Together Where Can Live God's All Creature. बीते साल के  सारे दर्दों को मिटा देंगे, गलतियों से सबक लेकर नए इंसान बनेंगे।   Beete Saal Ke Sare Dardon Ko Mita Denge, Galtiyon Se Sabak Lekar Naye Insaan Banenge. Will Prevail Hope From Corner To Corner, Will Become A Better Listener & A Better Learner.

Messiah Arrive  25th December marks the birthday of Jesus Christ the man who sacrificed his life for the betterment of humanity. He spread message of love, care, humanity & forgiveness throughout his lifetime which is evident in the fact that he forgave his killers also. We in this time of hatred, violence and anger must remember his teachings. Merry Christmas to all. It is that time of the year, atmosphere is dull and silent is weather, but the warmth of love & care conquer, when forgiver with love towards us stare. World is filled with hate, animosity has closed all gate, to love and togetherness drive, on this day Messiah Arrive.  #######

शायरी # 21 (Shayari # 21) Couplet साथ तेरे ही रुख़सत हो जाती, ज़िन्दगी तुझसी तो बेवफा नहीं।  - सिफ़र  Saath Tere Hi Ruksat Ho Jati, Zindagi Tijhsi To Bewafa Nahin. - Cifar To be departed together with you,  Life is not unfaithful like you.  #######

आगाह अपनी मौत से कोई बशर नहीं ! ( Aagah Apni Maut Se Koi Bashar Nahin) - No One Is Aware Of Their Own Death - Hairat Allahabadi My brother often quote the first sher of this ghazal from a long time. One day I found that it was part of a ghazal written by Hairat Allahabadi so I decided to translate it. In this ghazal the poet is showing his dare devilry by raising points like he don't fear death, he not fearful of others and things like that. He is showing his power to love without any fear. I hope you will like this translation.  आगाह अपनी मौत से कोई बशर नहीं, सामान सौ बरस का है पल की ख़बर नहीं।  Aagah Apni Maut Se Koi Bashar Nahin, Saman Sau Baras Ka Pal Ki Khabar Nahin. No one is aware of their own death, things are hundred years old, no news of the moment's strength. आ जाएँ रोब-ए-ग़ैर में हम वो बशर नहीं, कुछ आप की तरह हमें लोगों का डर नहीं।  Aa Jaen Rob-ae-Ghair Mein Hum Wo Bashar Nahin, Kuch Aap Ki Tarah Hamein Logon Ka Dar Na...

ज़िन्दगी बे-साएबाँ बे-घर कहीं ऐसी न थी। (Zindagi Be-Saaeban Be-Ghar Kahin Aisi Na Thi) - Nowhere Life Was Roofless,Homeless Like That - Parveen Shakir Parveen Shakir was a prominent women Urdu ghazal writer ( shayara ). Her ghazals and shayari are from women's point of few and talks about love, lover, feminism, betrayal, romanticism ,etc from the point of view of girl/women. I read this love ghazal of her after encountering a Sher from it and than decided to translate it. In this ghazal she talked about separation from her lover and the changes which it brings in her life. I hope you will like my translation. Read more on this ghazal : Here ज़िंदगी बे-साएबाँ बे-घर कहीं ऐसी न थी, आसमाँ ऐसा नहीं था और ज़मीं ऐसी न थी।  Zindagi Be-Saaeban Be-Ghar Kahin Aisi Na Thi, Aasman Aisa Nahin Tha Aur Zamin Aisi Na Thi. Nowhere life was roofless,homeless like that, Neither was sky nor was land like that. हम बिछड़ने से हुए गुमराह वर्ना इस से क़ब्ल, मेरा दामन तर न थ...

Haiku : World Aids Day HIV is bad  not the sufferer of it End isolation

Two Minute Medley #7 Here is another episode of Two Minute Medley where I share short, crisp and instant poem on any topic. Some current events are covered in this episode too. Zaheer Khan-Sagarika Ghosh कोई भी नाम तेरा हो, कोई भी नाम मेरा हो, मोहब्बत देखती है दिल जिसपे न कोई पहरा हो।  Koi Bhi Naam Tera Ho, Koi Bhi Naam Mera Ho, Mohabbat Dekhti Hai Dil Jispe Na Koi Pehra Ho. ####### Hadiya  In personal liberty when politics interfere, Freedom of choice even courts don't care. Freedom of religion & marriage constitution declare, Court seems to imagenary 'Love Jihad' adhere. ####### Padmavati banned in many states due to political mileage. सच है या अफसाना, माज़ी या रब जाने,  क्यों अब इस पर इतना हंगामा, सब जाने सब जाने।  Sach Hai Ya Afsana, Mazi Ya Rab Jaane, Kyun Ab Iss Par Itna Hungama, Sab Jaane Sab Jaane. *Mazi ( माज़ी ) - Past  #######

 अब किसी को भी नज़र आती नहीं कोई दरार ! (Ab Kisi Ko Bhi Nazar Aati Nahin Koi Darar) Film actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha recited few couplets of this ghazal of Dushyant Kumar recently in a book release function. This ghazal is perfect satire on current political and social situation of the country right now. Where self boosting posters are hiding the broken walls, people are killed/beaten for following particular religion and even those who are speaking truth are targeted by followers of a leader or organization. Dushyant believed that once the countrymen are restless for change; the change will come. I have tried to translate this ghazal to be understand by wider audience. Please share your feedback if you liked it. The poem is elaborated here : Dushyant's Ab Kisi Ko Bhi Nazar अब किसी को भी नज़र आती नहीं कोई दरार, घर की हर दीवार पर चिपके हैं इतने इश्तहार।  Ab Kisi Ko Bhi Nazar Aati Nahin Koi Daraar, Ghar Ki Har Diwar Par Chipke Hain Itne Ishtehar. ...

शायरी # 20 (Couplet) कैसे बताएं तुम्हें कितने दर्द छुपाए बैठे हैं, झूटी अना के वास्ते अपनों को गवाए बैठे हैं।  - सिफ़र  Kaise Batayein Tumhe Kitne Dard Chupaye Baithe Hain, Jhuti Ana Ke Waste Apno Ko Gawaye Baithe Hain. - Cifar ####### I am hiding so many wounds, for false ego, loneliness hounds - Cifar #######

अपनी अना की आज भी तस्कीन हमने की। (Apni Ana Ki Aaj Bhi Taskeen Humne Ki) - Even today in this way my ego I pacify. - Iqbal Sajid I liked the first stanza of this ghazal and hence chose this one of Iqbal Sajid to translate. In this poem poet's frustration is evident in not getting the love from one he loved. So to satisfy his ego he is insulting her beauty and choosing the words hurt her the most. He also displays her truthfulness by mentioning his non-indulgence to any other beauty even when he has that opportunity and in a way he is hurting her by doing this. Lets enjoy the translation and beauty of the 'Ghazal '. Also Read Here अपनी अना की आज भी तस्कीन हम ने की, जी भर के उस के हुस्न की तौहीन हम ने की।  Apni Ana Ki Aaj Bhi Taskeen Humne Ki, Ji Bhar Ke Uss Ke Husn Ki Tauheen Humne Ki. Even today in this way my ego I pacify, Wholeheartedly her beauty I defy लहजे की तेज़ धार से ज़ख़्मी किया उसे, पैवस्त दिल में लफ़्ज़ की संगीन हम ने की।  ...

Just Friends Since childhood I love her I don't know why she also play, study ,roam with me, with me she laugh & cry. College separated but not togetherness, she still for me care, our parents were happy, sure we will marry, judged from there stare. collecting composure called her on terrace, sit with my knees bend, purpose her my love, ask for marriage are we not Just Friend? astonished I looked, profusely she laughed, 'We are couple.Why?'  'Our friendship I adore,many memories it store, Its ruining, don't try?' How to react is difficult to understand, sheepishly I smiled, friendship is first step towards love, still we have to go miles

Remove The Darkness Within Diwali is not only the festival of artificial light but the light of enlightenment we ignite in ourselves. Togetherness, sharing, giving and the things like that associated with this festival all aim at making us a good human being. To be a good human is prerequisite before becoming a good follower of culture,faith,religion or leader. Happy Diwali to all.  World is blind to humanity, hate is the motto of today, against the rising brutality, no one has any say, Who will light the lamp to send away darkness? In politics all faces are the same, no one is crusader against the bad, business is checkmate game, no one is for poor sad, Who will light the lamp to spread the kindness? Let the Human inside us rise, more than any Messiah who sacrifice, Who on evil & good can advice, encourage other to be wise, Only a light illuminating inside us can kill the darkness. Hope To Celebrate A Diwali In Which I Can Burn The Evils Inside M...

मधुशाला (कुछ छंद ) (Madhushala) - The Tavern - Harivansh Rai Bachchan  'Madhushala ' (The Tavern) is the most famous work of Harivansh Rai Bachchan. It is among the longest poems I have read. Through tavern, wine, drinker as analogy ' Bachchan ' has bring out the complexity of life and highlighted hollowness of society, religion, philosophy and traditions. I have selected three of my favorite verse from this long poem to translate in hope you like it.  मदिरालय जाने को घर से चलता है पीनेवला, 'किस पथ से जाऊँ?' असमंजस में है वह भोलाभाला, अलग-अलग पथ बतलाते सब पर मैं यह बतलाता हूँ - 'राह पकड़ तू एक चला चल, पा जाएगा मधुशाला।' Madiralya Jaane Ko Ghar Se Chalta Hai Peenewala, 'Kis Path Se Jaaon?' Asmanjas Mein Hai Wah Bhola Bhala, Alag-Alag Path Batlate Sab Par Mein Yeh Batlata Hun -  'Rah Pakad Tu Ek Chala Chal, Pa Jaega Madhushala .' Drunkard leaves the home to go to tavern, 'Which way should I go?' in dilemma ask...

Two Minute Medley #6 In this edition of two minute medley I like to wish Happy Dussehra to all of you. Including tragic Elphinstone Road Railway Station stampede incident and Muharram Mourning.  दूजे की लापरवाही पर अपनों को खो दिया, बुराई के अंत के त्यौहार पर अन्याय जीत गया।  ####### Prophet's grandson Hasan Hussein's sacrifice mourning, People lament their death in huge gathering  ####### A warrior prince truthful to his ideals, killed the learned man having pride unreal, the knowledge is a blessing for honest & capable, but one who used it unwisely it is suicidal. #######

छाप तिलक सब छीनी रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके।(ChaapTilak Sab Chini Re Mose Naina Milaike) - You Have Taken Away My Looks,My Identity By Just A Glance - Amir Khusro Amir Khusro is a great Sufi poet and disciple of Nizammuddin Auliya. Mostly his creations are in devotion of his Nizam (master) and they are portrayed in a way a beloved is talking about her lover. That worldly love known to people is used as metaphors by him to tell his heavenly love to God or to his master. I have shared here one of his famous 'Ghazal' sung as qawwali by many Indian and Pakistani Singers. In this he said that by just a glance a heavenly look his master has taken away all from him. He said that his identity is dissolved in Him with that look; they both have become one.  Elaborated Here.  छाप तिलक सब छीनी रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके, प्रेम भटी का मदवा पिलाइके, मतवारी कर लीन्ही रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके, गोरी गोरी बईयाँ, हरी हरी चूड़ियाँ, बईयाँ पकड़ धर लीन्ही रे मोसे नैना मिलाइके, बल बल ...

शायरी #19 - ईद-उल-जुहा  Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid-ul-Adha or just Bakra Eid means feast of sacrifice. Here sacrificing an animal signifies willingly given our love possession in the way of Allah in this case the pampered animal reared with love. It is debatable now to change the practice but it is celebrated around the world and help in feeding millions in the world as a part of sacrifice must be distributed among poor & needy. Moreover those in the business run their families by rearing animals and then selling them during Eid . Here I am sharing a #Shayari on this occasion. Happy Eid. Eid Mubarak.  आना,गुरुर,बेईमानी को भी क़ुर्बान करो, सिर्फ एक जानवर तुम्हें इंसान नहीं बना सकता।  - सिफ़र  Ana, Guroor, Beimani Ko Bhi Qurbaan Karo, Sirf Ek Jaanwar Tumhein Insaan Nahin Bana Sakta. - Cifar ####### Sacrifice ego,pride and dishonesty to begin, Only an animal can't make you human  - Cifar

इस मिट्टी में मिट जाना है। (Iss Mitti Mein Mit Jana Hai) 'Iss Mitti Mein Mil Jana Hai' is voice of those Indians namely Muslims and Dalits who are treated as second class citizen nowadays. They are as much part of the nation building as any other citizen of India and didn't need any proof of their patriotism. Amid increase incidents of violence against Dalits & Muslims by Gau Rakshaks this Hindi Kavita authenticate their attachment with India. On this Independence Day we must cherish our unity and deny any force trying to fill hatred in us. Happy Independence Day.  इस मिट्टी में जीना है, इस मिट्टी में मिट जाना है, कोई चाहे या न चाहे मुझे तेरा साथ निभाना है।   Is Mitti Mein Jina Hai, Iss Mitti Mein Mar Jana Hai, Koi Chahe Ya Na Chahe Mujhe Tera Saath Nibhana Hai. एक नज़्म नहीं, एक रस्म नहीं,  एक वेश नहीं, एक भोजन नहीं, क्या मुझको सुनाना है, क्या मुझको खाना है, ये बताने वालों ने न अपना रिश्ता जाना है।  Ek Nazm Nahin, E...

सबसे अच्छा दोस्त। (Sabse Achcha Dost) The bond between a sister and brother is the most beautiful and trusted bond in human life. Barring few bad examples this relation always remain true to each other. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan I am sharing a poem about this bond of love,care,trust and friendship. Happy Raksha Bandhan.  आपकी राहतों में जिसको मिले हर ख़ुशी, आपकी मदद की खातिर पीछे हटे जो न कभी, ऐसा सच्चा दोस्त, है वो सबसे अच्छा दोस्त।  Aapki Rahaton Mein Jisko Mile Har Khushi, Aapki Madad Ki Khatir Peeche Hate Jo Na Kabhi, Aisa Sachcha Dost, Hai Wo Sabse Achcha Dost. कच्चे धागों के बंधन में विश्वास की गाँठ लगाए, फिर भी अपनी तकलीफे है तुमसे छुपाये, पास हो या दूर अपने होना का एहसास जगाये, ऐसा सच्चा दोस्त, है वो सबसे अच्छा दोस्त।  Kachche Dhagon Ke Bandhan Mein Vishwas Ki Gadh Lagae, Phir Bhi Apni Taklifein Hain Tumse Chupaye, Paas Ho Ya Door Apne Hone Ka Aihsaas Karaye, Aisa Sachcha Dost, Hai Wo Sabse Achcha Dost. भाई-बह...

Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed This poem portrays how a true friend should be and includes the premier post (in this case Prime Minister Narendra Modi) as the most trusted friend. All friends' including him should not betray their friends by not extending help to those who are in fear & threatened. Friendship day is round the corner so I hope this related poem would be loved. Happy Friendship Day. Friend in need is a friend indeed, even if world not for their friendship heed, true friendship is the biggest deed, from anyone not any proof it need. Premier post is people's best friend, not any love he is trying to extend, for those whose life ended at mob's hand, for them he is an unforgettable friend. Friendship is the bond we made by our own, god's creation are all other relation, so a friend must not betray a true one, that pain is curable by none. This post is a part of   Write Over the Weekend , an initiative for  ...

Two Minute Medley #5 Two Minute Medleys are short poems in Hindi & English for events around us. Anything which comes in mind instantly seeing or hearing things. गुपचुप-गुपचुप भेज दिए सब बचने को लाज, जनता है बेहाल बाढ़ से, वो छोड़ गए सब काज, सत्ताधारी के वारों ने वहां भी सताया, अजब-गजब है भैय्या राजतंत्र की माया।  ####### People now perform badly to garner tomato on stage, an ordinary item become precious, world is a cage. ####### Rivalry taking ugly turns often, resulting in pain,deaths & coffin. #######

आज भी तन्हाई है। (Aaj Bhi Tanhai Hai) - Lonely Even Today This bilingual poetry was written on 11th September 2012. In my series of revisiting old classics for the new audience I am bringing some of my works back with modifications is required. Hope those who are reading it first time will also like it. The tone of this ghazal is bit depressing where the poet lamenting about his loneliness.  कितने दिन बीत गए, कितनी रातें आयी हैं, आज भी रुसवा हूँ मै, आज भी तन्हाई हैं। Kitne Din Beet Gaye, Kitni Ratein Aai Hain, Aaj Bhi Ruswa Hun Mein, Aaj Bhi Tanhai Hai. Many days have passed, many nights came, Ignored and lonely even today, my fate is same. न जाने कितनी बहारें इस दरख़्त पर छाई हैं, फिर भी सुखा है ये, पतझड़ ही इसने पाई है। आज भी तन्हाई है। Na Jaane Kitni Baharein Is Darakht Par Chai Hain, Phir Bhi Sukha Hai Ye, Patjhad Hi Isne Pai Hai. Aaj Bhi Tanhai Hai. Who knows how many springs witnessed by this tree, But it is still dry...

ऐ मोहब्बत तेरे अंजाम पे रोना आया। ( Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya) - O Love Your Results Brought Tears To My Eye - Shakeel Badayuni This Shakeel Badayuni ghazal is about a dejected lover who is lamenting on failure of his love. This ghazal is also used in the movie Mughal-e-Azam directed by K.Asif. I have tried to translate it here and hope that you will like it.  ऐ मोहब्बत तिरे अंजाम पे रोना आया, जाने क्यूँ आज तिरे नाम पे रोना आया।   Ae Mohabbat Tere Anjaam Pe Rona Aaya, Jaane Kyun Aaj Tere Naam Pe Rona Aaya. O love your results brought tear to my eyes Don't know why your mention today make me cry. यूँ तो हर शाम उमीदों में गुज़र जाती है, आज कुछ बात है जो शाम पे रोना आया।   Yun To Har Shaam Ummedon Mein Guzar Jaati Hai, Aaj Kuch Baat Hai Jo Chand Pe Rona Aaya. Every evening passed like this in hopes dry, There's something today that this evening made me cry. कभी तक़दीर का मातम कभी दुनिया का गिला,  मंज़िल...

शायरी #18 (Couplet) The current killings in the country in name of religion inspired this Sher (couplet).  सदियों में जो जानवर इंसान बन पाया, इंसानियत को भूल गया जब मज़हब उसे आया।   सिफ़र  Sadiyon Mein Jo Janwar Insaan Ban Paya, Insaniyat Ko Bhool Gaya Jab Mazhab Use Aaya.  Cifar ####### Animals which became human in centuries, When learn religion forgot human chivalry. - Cifar

Aaj Eid Hai! Eid-ul-Fitr is feast of Ramzaan. The day which is dedicated to celebrations after the month of fasting in which Muslims need to share there happiness with those who are less privileged to enjoy this festival fully. I like to wish all of you Eid Mubarak, Happy Eid.   खुशियों से गले मिल लो यार आज ईद है, मिटादो सारे बीते मुद्दे यार आज ईद है।  बाटो न नफ़रतें बस प्यार आज ईद है।  Khushiyon Se Gale Mil Lo Yaar Aaj Eid Hai, Mitado Saare Beete Mudde Yaar Aaj Eid Hai, Baton Na Nafratein Bas Pyaar Aaj Eid Hai. #########

ख़याल  (Thought) How lover forget himself in love is expressed in this bilingual Ghazal first written on 9th Feb 2012. In need to refresh my earlier Ghazals I am revisiting them again and making changes if possible to beautify them. This endeavor is to introduce my new readers to my previous works. Hope they will like it too. image by: Anna Pavlova(500px.com) जब भी तेरा ख़याल आता है में खुद को भूल जाता हूँ, तन्हा बैठा-बैठा होले से मुस्कुराता हूँ। Jab Bhi Tera Khyal Aata Hai Mein Khud Ko Bhool Jata Hun, Tanha Baitha-Baitha Hole Se Muskurata Hun. Whenever I think of  you,to myself I forgets smile slowly in loneliness. सोचता कुछ हूँ कर कुछ और जाता हूँ , न जाने क्या-क्या बातें तुझे बताता हूँ,  तुझे रूठा समझकर मनाता हूँ, तुझे सुनकर में झूम जाता हूँ। सच तेरे ख्याल में खुद को भूल जाता हूँ  Sochta Kuch Hun Kar Kuch Aur Jaata Hun, Na Jaane Kya-Kya Baate Tujhe Batata Hun, Tujhe Rutha Samajhkar Manata Hun, Tujhe Sunkar Mein Jhoom Jata...

Haiku - Counter Terror Terror in the world  togetherness is the key hold hands against it ###### Avoid the blame game division is their mission  life in unity

वो दिल ही क्या तिरे मिलने की जो दुआ न करे। Wo Dil Hi Kya Tere Milne Ki Jo Dua Na Kare - Qateel Shifai This is ' Qateel Shifai ' love ghazal where he is praying to die than to live in separation. In all stanzas he is demanding death or destruction or something like that for not getting love. The famous ' Sher ' from this ghazal ' Ye Theek Hai ........Juda Na Kare ' (third stanza) he is saying that no one die in love but even though no one should be separated as he know the pain of it. I have translated it here and hope you will like it.  वो दिल ही क्या तिरे मिलने की जो दुआ न करे,  मैं तुझ को भूल के ज़िंदा रहूँ ख़ुदा न करे।  Wo Dil Hi Kya Tere Milne Ki Jo Dua Na Kare, Mein Tujh Ko Bhul Ke Zinda Rahun Khuda Na Kare. That heart is useless which don't pray for meeting with you, God forbid that I live after forgetting you. रहेगा साथ तिरा प्यार ज़िंदगी बन कर, ये और बात मिरी ज़िंदगी वफ़ा न करे।  Rahega Saath Tera Pyaar Zindagi ...

तू हयात का सवेरा है। (Tu Hayaat Ka Savera Hai) Mothers are that light of the god which fulfills His void in our life. Without teachings of mother you will not even know about god. Even though every day is dedicated to mothers, on this special day we would cherish our mothers more. Happy Mothers Day. तू ज़मीन है, तू ही उजाला है, प्यार ने तेरे ही हमको पाला है, मैं तो मिट्टी का खांमखां सा टुकड़ा था, इस रूप-रंग में तूने ही ढला है। Tu Zameen Hai, Tu Hi Ujala Hai, Pyaar Ne Tere Hi Humko Pala Hai, Mein To Mitti Ka Khamankhan Sa Tukda Tha, Iss Roop-Rang Mein Tune Dhala Hai. तू ही हयात का सवेरा है, महफूज़ हूँ, तेरे आँचल ने मुझको घेरा है, होना खुदा का तो मुझे मालूम नहीं, मेरे घर में तो तेरा बसेरा है।  Tu Hi Hayaat Ka Savera Hai, Mehfooz Hun, Tere Aanchal Ne Mujhko Ghera Hai, Hona Khuda Ka To Mujhe Maloom Nahin, Mere Ghar Mein To Tera Basera Hai. ####### उजाला ( Ujala )  - Light  ;   खांमखां ( Khamankhan) - Useless  ;   ...

Subah Ho Jaaye Revisited (सुबह हो जाए) This the second post I shared on this blog in 31st August 2012. Like earlier sharing of old poem in this one two I have made changes which I thought suitable after gaining experience. This Ghazal is praising the beloved's beauty and charm. I hope you will like this one too. तू जिधर चाहे निकल जाए सुबह हो जाए, ग़म जितने भी हैं सारे हवा हो जाएँ। Tu Jedhar Chahe Nikal Jaaye Subah Ho Jaaye, Gham Jitne Bhi Hain Saare Hawa Ho Jaaen. Where ever you go it's morning, all sorrows take a drowning.  तेरे क़दमों की चाहत में ज़मीं बिछती है, तेरे दीदार को ही सूरज सर पर आये।  Tere Kadmon Ki Chahat Mein Zamin Bichti Hai, Tere Didar Ko Hi Suraj Sar Par Aaye. Ground make way to seek your steps, sun rises, so your glimpse he may grasp. न मुस्कुरा के पतझड़ का मौसम है अभी, कहीं फूल खिलने को न मचल जाएँ।  Na Muskura Ke Patjhad Ka Mausam Hai Abhi, Kahin Phool Khilne Ko Na Machal Jaaen. Don't smile now as it is aut...

First They Came For - Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) Today I am sharing 'First They Came For ' - the statement of a German pastor Martin Neimoller which is often regarded as a poem. This has become the tool of stating cowardice of elite,influential and intellectual class. In last two-three years it is widely quoted in the Indian and world context also when people supported brutalities on marginalized like refugees, Muslims, minorities, etc. Here I have also shared my Hindi rendition of a poem inspired by this one. First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me. मैं चुप था ! ( Mein Chup Tha) वो घर गरीबों के जलाकर हंस रहे थे, मेरा घर बचा था, मैं चुप था।  ...