lamhat(moments)

 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 ...

 आगे-आगे देखिए होता है क्या? ( Aage-Aage Dekhiye Hota Hai Kya?) - Let's See What Can Happen Ahead. - Meer Taqi Meer Meer Taqi Meer in this ghazal is saying that 'Love is not easy and one must ready to suffer it's consequences. The first verse whose second line is famous and used in common conversations, he implies that one must not weep or feel defeated at the start of the feeling of love because bigger and tougher challenges will wait ahead in this journey of love. To understand it better read : " Explaining Meer Taqi Meer's Raah-e-Dur-e-Ishq Mein Rota Hai Kya"    राह-ए-दूर-ए-इश्क़ में रोता है क्या? आगे आगे देखिए होता है क्या?  Raah-e-Dur-e-Ishq Mein Rota Hai Kya? Aage-Aage Dekhiye Hota Hai Kya? There's is no gain in weeping in love like that, Let's see what can happen ahead, क़ाफ़िले में सुब्ह के इक शोर है! या'नी ग़ाफ़िल हम चले सोता है क्या? Qafile Mein Subhah Se Ek Shor Hai, Yaani Ghafil Hum Chale Sota Hai Kya?  There's is stir in the carav...

 मोहब्बत में इतना ही हासिल किया है (दोहराव)।(Mohabbat Mein Itna Hi Haasil Kiya Hai {Reprise}) - This is all I have achieved in love (Reprise) - Cifar  मोहब्बत में इतना ही हासिल किया है, की खुद को मिटाकर भी हस्ते हैं हम। Mohabbat mein itna hi haasil kiya hai, Ki khud ko mitakar bhi haste hain hum. This is all in love I have achieved, That even in self destruction, I laugh, not grieved. बेरुखी से हैं उनकी वाकिफ निगाहें, एक नज़र को पर उनकी तरसते हैं हम। Berukhi se hain unki waqif nigahein, Ek nazar ko par unki taraste hain hum. My eyes are well aware of her indifference, yet eagerly yearn just for her single glance. गुज़रते हैं वो ज़ालिम नकाब हटाकर ही, उन रास्तों पर जहाँ आहें भरते हैं हम। Guzarte hain wo zalim naqab hatakar hi, Un raaston par jahan aahein bharte hain hum. Lifting the veil, my cruel beloved passes, From the way where my heart cries. फरियादें हमारी सुनेंगे भी कैसे, उनकी रहमत में कहाँ बसते हैं हम। Fariyaadein hamari sunenge bhi kaise, Unki rahmat mein kahan baste ha...

 Main Tainu Phir Milaangi! (मैं तैनू फ़िर मिलांगी !) मैं तुम्हें फिर मिलूँगी - I Will Meet You Again! - Amrita Pritam  It is a timeless verse about eternal love, soulmates, and a promise of reunion beyond death and time written by famous Punjabi\Hindi poet and writer Amrita Pritam .It is widely believed to be dedicated to her lifelong partner and companion, the artist Imroz .Though considered to be written before her death for Imroz , her partner, with whom she spent the last forty years of her life, it seems as if the lines are speaking to all those who fell in love with Amrita and her writing. For everyone who felt a void upon Amrita leaving for heavenly abode, the lines act as a source of solace and comfort. Here I have presented this poem in Punjabi,Hindi and English.   “मैं तैनू फ़िर मिलांगी                                             कित्थे ? किस ...

 Zanjeerein (ज़ंजीरें) - Chains - Hafeez Merthi I came across this beautiful and powerful Ghazal by Hafeez Merthi during the recent Paper Leak Protest at Jantar Mantar ,Delhi. The police brutality against students is shameful,and those in power must reconsider how they treat peaceful protesters. I struggle to understand why this government refuses to engage in open dialogue.We saw this same pattern have during the CAA-NRC protests ,the Farmers' protest , the  Women Wrestlers protest and now the Students' protest.  Instead of addressing the core issues , Modi led BJP government often resort to denial and brand protesters as terrorist and foreign agents backed by Pakistan , USA,China,Khalistani separatist,  Soros ,etc. This Ghazal of Hafeez Merthi centered on theme of revolution and Chains i.e ' Zanjeerein ' serves as a poignant tool to describe the current protest against the resignation of education minister Dharmender Pradhan and the police brutality the...

 Sabse Khatarnak (सबसे ख़तरनाक) - The Most Dangerous - Pash Avtar Singh Sandhu who wrote under the pen name Pash is one of the most revolutionary poets of Punjab owing to its left-wing ideology usually speaking for farmers,labors and common people. He was killed by Sikh Extremists on 23rd March 1988 aged 37 years.  मेहनत की लूट सबसे ख़तरनाक नहीं होती पुलिस की मार सबसे ख़तरनाक नहीं होती गद्दारी-लोभ की मुट्ठी सबसे ख़तरनाक नहीं होती Mehnat Ki Loot Sabse Khatarnak Nahin Hoti, Police Ki Maar Sabse Khatarnak Nahin Hoti, Gaddari-Lobh Ki Mutthi Sabse Khatarnak Nahin Hoti, The exploitation of labor is not the most dangerous thing The police beating is not the most dangerous thing The fist of betrayal and greed is not the most dangerous thing बैठे-बिठाए पकड़े जाना—बुरा तो है सहमी-सी चुप में जकड़े जाना—बुरा तो है सबसे ख़तरनाक नहीं होता Baithe-Bithaye Pakde Jana—Bura To Hai Sahmi-Si Chup Mein Jakde Jana—Bura To Hai Sabse Khatarnak Nahin Hota Being caught while sitting idly—it's bad though...

 Ekla Chalo Re ( अकेले चलो ) -  Walk Alone - By Rabindernath Tagore. " Ekla Chalo Re " or Akele Chalo i.e Walk Alone is a Bengali Patriotic Song written by Rabindranath Tagore . The song exhorts the listener to continue their journey, despite abandonment or lack of support from others. It is often quoted in the context of sociopolitical change movements and was a favorite of Mahatma Gandhi. Here is the original Bengali version with roman transliteration, English translation of the song by Rabindranath Tagore and Hindi version written by me.  যদি তোর ডাক শুনে কেউ না আসে তবে একলা চলো রে। একলা চলো একলা চলো একলা চলো একলা চলো রে॥ Jodi Tor Dak Shune Keu Na Eshe Tobe Ekla Cholo Re. Tobe Ekla Cholo, Ekla Cholo, Ekla Cholo, Ekla Cholo Re. अगर कोई तुम्हारी पुकार ना सुने, तो अकेले चलो! अकेले चलो, अकेले चलो, अकेले चलो, अकेले चलो! যদি কেউ কথা না কয়, ওরে ওরে ও অভাগা, যদি সবাই থাকে মুখ ফিরায়ে সবাই করে ভয়— তবে পরান খুলে ও তুই মুখ ফুটে তোর মনের কথা একলা বলো রে॥ Jodi Keu Kotha Na ...

 कागा करंग धांडोल्या - बाबा फ़रीद ( Kaaga Karang Dhandolya)   Crow Search My Skeleton - Baba Farid  कागा करंग धांडोल्या सगला खाया मास, एह दो नैनन मत छोड़ियो पीर देखन की आस Kaaga Karang Dhandolya Sagla Khaya Maas Eh Do Nainan Mat Chohiyo Pir Dekhan Ki Aas o crow search my skeleton and eat all the flesh of mine, But leave my eyes untouched in wait to see beloved of mine. For detailed understanding visit : Simplifying Kaaga Karang Dhandolya by Baba Farid   Irshad Kamil penned this verse in Imtiyaz Ali 's Rockstar song ' Naadaan Parindey ' in an easy language. This song is filmed on Ranbir Kapoor , sung by Mohit Chauhan and composed by A.R. Rahman.  कागा रे कागा रे मोरी इतनी अरज तोसे चुन चुन खाइयो मानस, अरजिया रे खाइयो ना तू नैना मोरे मोहे पिया के मिलन की आस. Kaaga Re Kaaga Re Mori Itni Araj Tose Chun Chun Khaaiyo Maans, Arajiya Re Khaaiyo Na Tu Naina More Mohe Piya Ke Milan Ki Aas.

 तिरे ग़म को जाँ की तलाश थी (Tere Gham Ko Jaan Ki Talaash Thi) - The One Who Shares Your Pain - Faiz Ahmad Faiz Tere Gham Ko Jaan Ki Talaash Thi By Faiz Ahmad Faiz is a Ghazal of lamenting on lost love or the love which is not in one's life. Sharing a post on this blog with this translation almost after 3 years. I hope you will like it.  To understand this ghazal better : Understanding Tere Gham Ko Jaan Ki Talaash Thi By Faiz Ahmad Faiz.  तिरे ग़म को जाँ की तलाश थी तिरे जाँ-निसार चले गए, तिरी रह में करते थे सर तलब सर-ए-रहगुज़ार चले गए। Teri Gham Ko Jaan Ki Talaash Thi Tere Jaan Nisaar Chale Gaye, Teri Raah Mein Karte The Sar Talab Sar-e-Rahguzaar Chale Gaye. The one who shares your pain has gone, The one who laid down on your way has gone. तिरी कज-अदाई से हार के शब-ए-इंतिज़ार चली गई, मिरे ज़ब्त-ए-हाल से रूठ कर मिरे ग़म-गुसार चले गए। Teri Kaj-Adai Se Haar Ke Shab-e-Intizar Chali Gayi, Mere Zabt-e-Haal Se Rooth Kar Mere Gham Gusaar Chale Gaye. Seeing your in-sensitivene...

हर घर तिरंगा लहराएगा ( Har Ghar Tiranga Lehrayega ) - Tricolor Will Wave at Every House भुके जिस्मों में दो वक्त जब अन्न का दाना जाएगा, बेरोज़गारी का धब्बा नौजवानों पर से जब मिट जाएगा, आने वाला कल जब लेकर खुशहाली आयेगा। हर घर तिरंगा लहराएगा। Bhooke Jismon Mein Do Waqt Jab Ann Ka Dana Jayega, Berozgari Ka Dhabba Naujawano Par Se Jab Mit Jayega, Aane Wala Kal Jab Lekar Khushhali Aayega, Har Ghar Tiranga Lehrayega. डिपो से राशन उसका जब जायज़ हकदार ही लाएगा, गरीब की सीट पर पैसे वाले का बच्चा पढ़ने ना जाएगा, सरकारी अस्पातल से भी मरीज़ जब जिंदा वापस आएगा। हर घर तिरंगा लहराएगा। Depo Se Rashan Uska Jab Jayaz Hakdaar Hi Layega, Gareeb Ki Seat Par Paise Wale Ka Bachcha Padne Na Jayega, Sarkari Aspatal Se Bhi Mareez Jab Zinda Wapas Aayega, Har Ghar Tiranga Lehrayega . मंदिर, मस्जिद, गिरजे, गुरुद्वारों से बहार जब इंसान आएगा, कोई धर्म नहीं, कोई जात नहीं जब वो हिंदुस्तानी कहलाएगा, छूने से असव्च्छ नहीं, ना छूने से जब वो घर जाएगा। हर घर तिरंगा लहराएगा। Mandir, Masjid, Girje,Gurudwaron S...

 Mere Zakhmon Ko Tum Hara Rakhna ( मेरे ज़ख्मों को तुम हरा रखना) - Keep My Wounds Fresh 'Mere Zakhmon Ko Tum Hara Rakhna' is my comeback poem on the blog. It is almost  after a year that I am updating my blog. This Hindi poem tells the helplessness of a common man in India. Facing problems from all corners of life he is frustrated in saying that he is in such a position where he neither die nor live peacefully and with dignity. He/She is feeling like caged bird who is not allowed to even die in spite living in such pathetic condition. For more explanation Read Here.  मेरे ज़ख्मों को तुम हरा रखना, समंदर दर्द का सदा भरा रखना।  कोई आइना मुझे हस्ते हुए न देख ले, ऐसे कमरे में बंद मुझे तनहा रखना।   Mere Zakhmon Ko Tum Bhara Rakhna,  Samandar Dard Ka Bhara Rakhna.  Koi Aaina Mujhe Haste Hue Na Dekh Le, Aise Kamre Mein Band Mujhe Tanha Rakhna. कभी बेड़ियों से जो आज़ाद दिखूं, कतरने को पर पास उस्तरा रखना।  Kabhi Bediyon Se Jo Azad Dikhun, Katarne Ko Par Pa...

वो ईद, ईद न होगी। (Woh Eid, Eid Na Hogi.) Covid Era is a different time and we are experiencing the things differently. Our lifestyles has changed, the way world behaving has changed and it has also changed the way Eid will be celebrated this year. The feast of fasting (Eid Ul Fitr ) will not come with Feast,Fun, Sharing, Caring and meeting our loved ones. But we still make it happier by doing our part in helping the weaker sections of the society which we must do. As a writer and poet I have celebrated this by writing this poem which I am sharing here. Happy Eid.     जब तेरी दीद न होगी, फिर ईद, वो ईद न होगी।   Jab Teri Deed Na Hogi, Phir Eid, Eid Eid Na Hogi. रात में तनहा चाँद का दीदार तो हो जाएगा, मुबारक़बाद देने को मगर मोहल्ला न चिल्लाएगा, चाँद रात पर जब ज़रूरी ख़रीद न होगी, फिर ईद, वो ईद न होगी।   Raat Mein Tanha Chand Ka Deedar To Ho Jaega, Mubarakbad Dene Ko Magar Mohalla Na Chillaega, Chand Raat Par Jab Zaroori Kh...

घर वापसी (Ghar Wapsi) - Reverse Migration Once village people migrated to big cities in search of food and work because industrialization created opportunity there and big poor families can't sustain on small lands. Many were those landless labors whose land was grabbed by government for some projects. They all migrated to cities and settled here in spite of  facing many hardships because they were earning more from what they can earn in there native villages.  But the unplanned lockdown amid the fear of community transmission of Covid-19 or Corona virus Pandemic has started Reverse Migration.Many migrant labors become job less/work less after the lockdown was announced. Daily wagers, rickshaw pullers and even those working in ,ills and factories soon started feeling difficult to survive in cities as they were not getting any payment and food. The arrangements made by many state government were not reaching everybody and if reaching they were not satisfactory. We...

क़यामत का मंज़र क्या इससे काम होगा ? (Kayamat Ka Manzar Kya Isse Kam Hoga?) - Will the day of apocalypse lesser than this?  Isn't this line true? Deserted roads, separated from love ones, fearing to connect to dear ones also, losing humanity, etc. Are these not the sign of a doomsday. Such feelings emerged to me the day #Lockdown of 21 days was announced in India as the Coronavirus Pandemic spread increased in India. I am sharing this poem ( ghazal ) here today on 11th day of the lockdown.  फ़ासला अपने दर्मियान कैसे ख़त्म होगा, क़यामत का मंज़र क्या इससे काम होगा।  Fasla Apne Darmiyan Kaise Khatam Hoga, Kayamat Ka Manzar Kya Isse Kam Hoga. ज़िन्दगी थम सी गयी,दोस्ती जैम सी गयी, आँखों-आँखों में मुलाक़ात का कब तक सितम होगा।  क़यामत का मंज़र क्या इससे काम होगा।  Zindagi Tham Si Gayee,Dosti Jam Si Gayee, Aankhon-Aankhon Mein Mulaqat Ka Kab Tak Sitam Hoga. Kayamat Ka Manzar Kya Isse Kam Hoga. अज़ीज़ सब पहलू में बैठे रहते थे, अपनों की...

हमरा गाँधी के गोली मारल हो ! (Hamra Gandhi Ke Goli Maral Ho - You Have Shot My Gandhi) - Rasool Miyan  Rasool Miyan an unknown Bhojpuri Folk Writer and Singer who was an ardent Gandhi follower and among the best example of India. He use to write about Ram, Krishna, Ganga with equal love as for other subjects. 'Ram Ka Sehra' one of his finest creation of Rasool Miyan is a sketch to beauty of Lord Ram. There are no written records about his writings. He used to maintain a diary which someone borrowed from his sons to never return. His sons, students, followers and other contemporary artist kept him alive by recalling his works. Subhash Chandra Kushwaha started collecting his work and folk singer Chandan Kumari has composed these songs to wider their reach.  This particular song I heard on Prime Time with Ravish Kumar on NDTV.   Actually this was the first time I heard about Rasool Miyan and than I researched on him. Sharing this today has also becom...

Zameen Pe Jannat - #SaveKashmir  Some temporary sections of #Artcle370 revoked by central government and our relation with Jammu and Kashmir changed. I am not talking about the geographical changes of dividing it into two union territories but confining of Kashmiri people into their homes. More than 25 days has passed and Kashmir is under curfew without proper schooling, shops are shut, no internet,television, landline, newspaper,media reporting blockade any means of communication with mainland India is blocked. I am writing after a long gap and this issue has provoked me to pen this poem which I am sharing here.  वो ज़मीन पे जन्नत जहाँ इंसान बास्ते हैं, अपनों की सुनने को आज जो आवाज़ तरसते हैं, सियासत की ज़ंजीरों में जकड़े हुए हैं, आँखों में आंसूं भी पकडे हुए हैं, रोकर भी अपने ग़म किसको दिखाएं, बंदूकों की दीवार के पीछे खड़े हैं।  Woh Zameen Pe Jannat Jahan Insaan Baste Hain, Apno Ki Sunne Ko Aaj Jo Aawaaz Taraste Hain, Siyasat Ki Zanje...

रंगो का त्यौहार - होली ! Holi is celebrated as festival of communal harmony in which Muslim friends are also invited in 'Holi Milan Samarohs' (Holi festival gatherings) and all enjoyed collectively. The practice has not vanished but is limited to few people and in few areas from last four to five years when animosity among the communities has increased due to 'Us' vs 'Them' politics. In this poem I wish the festival of color and joy bring happiness to all equally again. Happy Holi.   रंगो का ये त्यौहार, इस बार, दुःख-दर्द सारे ले कर जाये, नफ़रतें जो बढ़ रही हैं, उन्हें मिटाए।  Rango Ka Ye Tyohar, Iss Baar, Dukh-Dard Sare Le Kar Jaye, Nafratein Jo Bad Rahi Hain, Unhe Mitaye. गुंजियों की मिठास इस बार, करें चमतकार, देश के होते हुए भी जो हैं गद्दार, उनके सवालों के जवाब मिल जाएं, आये करार।  Gunjiyon Ki Mithas Iss Baar, Karein Chamatkaar, Desh Ke Hote Hue Bhi Jo Hain Gaddar, Unke Sawalon Ke Jawab Mil Jayein,  Aaye Kar...

Two Minute Medley # 9  शहीद जो शहीद नहीं कहलाते, मर जाते हैं यूँ ही आते-जाते, मौत पर उनकी शोक कौन मनाएगा, अभी चुनाव हैं , ताबूत भी वोट देकर जाएगा।  Shahid Jo Shahid Nahin Kehlate, Mar Jaate Hain Yun Hi Aate-Jaate, Maut Par Unki Shok Kaun Manayega, Abhi Chunav Hain, Taboot Bhi Vote Dekar Jayega.   ####### Makers Of The World Get Only One Day, For Me To Them Belongs Each Day.  #HappyWomensDay ####### रक्षा मंत्रालय में ही रक्षा में चूक हुई, जूते खाकर कहीं नेताओं में टूट-फूट हुई, भृष्टाचार को देश भक्ति से दबाया जाता है, अब सवाल पूछना नए भारत में गद्दारी कहलाता है।  Raksha Mantralaya Mein Hi Raksha Mein Chook Hui, Jute Khakar Kahin Netaon Mein Toot-Foot Hui, Bhrastachaar Ko Desh Bhakti Se Dabaya Jata Hai,  Ab Sawal Poochna Naye Bharat Mein Gaddari Kehlata Hai. ####### Abuse, Thrash And Throw Them Out Of House,  How Kashmir Is An Integral Part & Kashmiris Are Te...