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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 Kharid Na Hogi,  Phir Eid, Woh Eid...

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 झलक के लिए आज दिल नाम होगा।  Azeez Sa...

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 Zanjeeron Mein Jakde Hue Hain, Aankhon Mein Aa...

हिंदुस्तान बनाया।  Republic Day of India celebrates its togetherness in diversity. The constitution of India gives equality and liberty to all its citizen on 26th January 1950. I have written a small Hindi poem to show this feeling and celebrate this day. Happy Republic Day.  टुकड़ों में बटा हुआ था हमने मिलकर इसे बनाया।  घायल ज़मीं के ज़ख्मों को मिलकर मरहम है लगाया।  सारी भुलाकर जात-धर्म सबने सबको अपनाया।  संघर्षों ने सैकड़ों के है ये हिंदुस्तान बनाया।  ####### Tukdon Mein Bata Hua Tha Humne Milkar Ise Banaya. Ghayal Zamin Ke Zakhmon Ko Milkar Marham Hai Lagaya. Saari Bhulakar Jaat-Dharm Sabne Sabko Apnaya. Sangharson Ne Saikdon Ke Hai Ye Hindustan Banaya. #######

जश्न (Jashn) - Celebration रुख़्सत हुआ पुराना, नए का एहतिराम कीजिये, बीती बातें भूल अब, नए ख्यालों का इंतज़ार कीजिये।  Ruksat Hua Purana, Naye Ka Ehtaram Kijiye, Beeti Batein Bhool Ab, Naye Khyalon Ka Intezar Kijiye. कुछ बीझडे, कुछ मिले, अपने-पराए हुए भी होंगे, अब नई मुश्किलों से लड़ने को खुद को तैयार कीजिये।  Kuch Bichde, Kuch Mile, Apne Paraye Hue Bhi Honge, Ab Nayi Mushkilon Se Ladne Ko Khud Ko Tayyar Kijiye. हर साल की यह रस्म निभानी ही चाहिए, जश्न-ए-नया साल खुशियों से मनाइये।  Har Saal Ki Yeh Rasm Nibhani Hi Chahiye, Jasn-e-Naya Saal Khushiyon Se Manaiye.    रुख़्सत   (Rukhsat) - Departure ;  एहतिराम   (Ehtiraam) - Respect ;  रस्म (Rasm) - Tradition 

Eid-ul-Zuha - Share and Care This festival's actual motive is to recreate Abraham's act of readiness to sacrifice his own son for Allah's command. This not shows Allah promote killing but shows Abraham and his son's trust in God that HE will not do bad to them. That's what exactly happen his son was replaced by an animal and since then it become a tradition among Muslims to replicate the act. It is advised that sacrifice should be perform with cleanliness and with not pomp & show. The meat obtained should be divided in three parts out of which only one part is kept for self and other two are distributed among poor,needy and neighbors,friends respectively. I have written a poem to depict this message of the festival. Happy Eid-ul-Zuha.  A tradition started, not because sacrifice was the command, submission and trust was the God's demand. Festivity lies abated, if the animal's meat eating is your celebration, to share with poor and needy is the intention. ...

क्या खोया क्या पाया जग में ! (Kya Khoya Kya Paya Jag Mein) What Has Lost and Earned In The World - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Apart from great orator, a statesman and a gentleman former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was also a great poet. He died on 16th August 2018 in AIIMS Hospital , Delhi. His ' kavita ' shows his philosophies, courage and determinations. In this poem he was valuing his life by calculating what he has lost and earned in the journey. I have tried to translate it there so that it can reach a wider audience. We all pray for him to get the best place in heaven. RIP Bharat Ratna   Atal Bihari Vajpayee.  क्या खोया क्या पाया जग में, मिलते और बिछड़ते मग में, मुझे किसी से नहीं शिक़ायत, यद्द्पि छला गया पग पग में।  Kya Khoya Kya Paya Jag Mein Milte Aur Bichadte Mag Mein Mujhe Kisi Se Nahin Shikayat Yadyapi Chal Gaya Pag Pag Mein. What has lost and earned in the world, in unification and separation of the world, I haven't any complaint to anybody, even if cheated ...

अब तो मज़हब कोई ऐसा भी चलाया जाए। (Ab To Mazhab Koi Aisa Bhi Chalaya Jaaye) My Blog has crossed 100 translations of about 50+ poets which I think is a great achievement for a blog which is continuously updating on Ghazals, Kavita , Poems and translation. In this journey I have touched almost every emotion and in covering translations of these poets I have understood their writing style better. The blog will complete 6 years this August 30 and currently it has about 365 posts. The poem I have translated here is of 'Gopaldas Neeraj ' who is famous because he was also a Hindi film lyricist who penned songs like Phoolon Ke Rang Se, O Meri Sharmilee, etc. He passed away on 19th July 2018 at the age of 94 years. His death reminded me of his literary work in both Hindi Kavita and Urdu Ghazal . I am sharing one of his famous ghazal here which fits best in the current scenario of the country.   अब तो मज़हब कोई ऐसा भी चलाया जाए,  जिस में इंसान को इंसान बनाया जाए। Ab To Mazhab Ko...

हम चुप रहेंगे ! (Hum Chup Rahenge!) We Will Remain Silent! This is the high time we must speak. If not walk on roads, or in candle light marches, we at least should vent out our anger so that people who are ruling as must know that we can't tolerate it any more. Recently so many rape incidents has stirred the nation be it rape and murder of 8 year old in Kathua, Unnao rape where victims father was killed, Assam rape, Surat gang rape again with a minor, Siwan (Bihar ) rape of a deaf and dumb girl and there may be more which are not reported with the fear that nothing will achieved by reporting the incident. I have penned this Hindi poem which summed up our society's attitude to rape and rape incidents. लूट रहीं हैं आबरू तो लूटें, हम चुप रहेंगे! पिंघल रही है मासूम बच्चियां तो पिंघलें, हम चुप रहेंगे! Lut Rahi Hain Aabru To Lute, Hum Chup Rahenge! Pinghal Rahin Hain Massom Bachchiyan To Pinghlein, Hum Chup Rahenge! हम देखेंगे पहले की उसका धर्म क्या है, कपड़ें कैसे पहने थे, चाल-चल...

Salute to Women Women play many roles in her life and we men are always indebted to her for her contributions in our life. Not only in homes she is achiever in every field possible. This International Women's Day I am dedicating a bilingual poem to the creators of human race. Happy Women's Day. कर्मनिष्ठ, अन्नपूर्णा, कोमल, हैरतअंगेज़, जगत जननी, विश्व विजेता, विख्यात, सबसे तेज़।  Karmnishth, Annapurnam, Komal, Hairatangez, Jagat Janani, Vishwa Vijeta, Vikhyat, Sabse Tez. तू पल पल दुनिया का सवारे, सब तेरे सहारे, बिन तेरे हमारी नैया कौन लगाए किनारे।  Tu Pal Pal Duniya Ko Saware, Sab Tere Sahare, Bin Tere Hamari Naiyya Kaun Lagaye Kinare. Hardworking, food giver, soft and amazing, World mother, world champion, distinguished, blazing. You runs the world, nothing can be done without your support, without you men can't report. 

Festival of Colors - Holi Holi is the Indian festival of colors. Colors denotes respect,joy and compassion towards each other that's why people forget all their differences during this festival. Like each year I also have to offer something on this occasion, so here I am presenting a poem with the flavor of the season. Happy Holi to all. May the festival help us strengthen our relations with each other.  The festival of color has all the required notion, to spread the flavors of joy,of love and compassion. Hug each other and forget all differences & tension, for creating sweet memories this is perfect occasion. There are who even pollute this festival's loving tradition, ignore and stop them to play colors with passion. Life is tough, at each step offers various prohibition, live that day as celebration of god's favorite creation. #######

देखा है ज़िन्दगी को कुछ इतने करीब से। (Dekha Hai Zindagi Ko Kuch Itne Qarib Se) - Have Seen Life From As Much Close Range - Sahir Ludhianvi Sahir Ludhianvi ' s life Shayari are simple and straight forward. They bring you close to reality whether it is ' Tang Aa Chuke Hai Kashmakash Ae Zindagi Se Hum ' where he tell about the uselessness of life or this one which points at the double face people we encounter in life. I have tried to translate it my effort to spread such beautiful poetry to the masses. More on it can be understand at 'Dekha Hai Zindagi Ko - By Sahir Ludhianvi' देखा है ज़िंदगी को कुछ इतने क़रीब से,  चेहरे तमाम लगने लगे हैं अजीब से।   Dekha Hai Zindagi Ko Kuch Itne Qarib Se, Chehre Tamaam Lagne Lage Hain Ajeeb Se. Have seen life from as much close range, that all faces started appearing strange.   ऐ रूह-ए-अस्र जाग कहाँ सो रही है तू, आवाज़ दे रहे हैं पयम्बर सलीब से।  Ae Ruh-e-Asr Jaag Kahan So Rahi Hai Tu, Aawaaz De Rahe Hain Payambar Saleeb Se. O so...

Our Constitution Celebrating one more Republic Day on my blog is a great feeling. The constitution is an oath which make us one as a nation without it we have no national identity. It guarantees equality,liberty, freedom, socialism and secularism to all the people of India. But these values are in danger today from some fringe elements which kicking them from their feet and sadly they are rising because of the apathy and indifference of our government bodies which are also created by constitution. This year my poem giving highlight of constitutional values and how they are under threat. Hope constitution always remain strong. Happy Republic Day.  An adult girl is not allowed to marry her choice, to choose her faith, to constitutional liberty rejoice, scolded,threatened,supressed when she raise voice, I am sure in multiple sessions,  they not built that weak constitution. Guardian of constitution when permit the screening, terrorists of a community fearless threats giving, gove...

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.

 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. Now nobody sees an...

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 Me And Also Spread The Message ...

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-बहन का रिश्ता है दुनिया में सबसे अनोखा, प्यार-तकर...

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   Indian Bloggers   by BlogAdda .

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. #########