POST 51: Dil Mein Ek Lahar Se Uthi Hai Abhi
दिल में इक लहर सी उठी है अभी
This ghazal has been written by famous poet Nasir Kazmi ( Born 1925 at Ambala , Died 1972 Lahore). His given name was Hafiz Hassan Ali. He was in favour of using simple words like raat, barrish or mausam and still convey the beauty of the thought. He was associated with Radio Pakistan and was editor -in- chief of the magazine Humayun. He learnt the intricacies of poetry from Hafeez Hoshiyarpuri. He did quite a few translations from English to Urdu. His translation of Walt Whitman’s poem ‘ Crossing Brooklyn Ferry’ as ‘ Brooklyn ghaat ke par’ is considered a masterpiece.
Some of his better known shers:
- तन्हाइयां तुम्हारा पता पूछती रहीं
शब-भर तुम्हारी याद ने सोने नहीं दिया
2. ये क्या कि एक तौर से गुज़रे तमाम उम्र
जी चाहता है अब कोई तेरे सिवा भी हो
3. देखते देखते तारों का सफ़र ख़त्म हुआ
सो गया चाँद मगर नींद न आई मुझ को
4. धूप इधर ढलती थी दिल डूबता जाता था इधर
आज तक याद है वो शाम-ए-जुदाई मुझ को
5. गली गली मिरी याद बिछी है प्यारे रस्ता देख के चल
मुझ से इतनी वहशत है तो मेरी हदों से दूर निकल
Ghulam Ali is in his elements singing this ghazal.
Hear Anoop Jalota explaining how sound conveys feelings. What simplicity and what understanding of music!!
दिल में इक लहर सी उठी है अभी
कोई ताज़ा हवा चली है अभी
My heart has just now felt new ripples, stirrings!
There has been a quiet wave of hope, like a fresh breeze!!
कुछ तो नाज़ुक मिज़ाज हैं हम भी
और ये चोट भी नई है अभी
I am also a very sensitive person temperamentally, with a delicate disposition!
And the hurt is very recent!!
शोर बरपा है ख़ाना-ए-दिल में
कोई दीवार सी गिरी है अभी
There is lot of commotion ,a tumultuous roar, in the abode of my heart!
As though a wall has collapsed!
भरी दुनिया में जी नहीं लगता
जाने किस चीज़ की कमी है अभी
I am feeling out of sorts in this crowded world.
Don’t even know what is missing!
तू शरीक-ए-सुख़न नहीं है तो क्या
हम-सुख़न तेरी ख़ामुशी है अभी
Even if you are not a partner in the dialogue, in poetry of life so what?
Your silence is my partner in this dialogue!
याद के बे-निशाँ जज़ीरों से
तेरी आवाज़ आ रही है अभी
Your memory is like a traceless island ,silent and forlorn!
Although I can hear your presence!!
शहर की बे-चराग़ गलियों में
ज़िंदगी तुझ को ढूँडती है अभी
My life , ever hopeful, is still looking for you, in the dark lanes of the town.
सो गए लोग उस हवेली के
एक खिड़की मगर खुली है अभी
All the people have gone off to sleep, leaving me abandoned ,
But a window of opportunity is still open.
तुम तो यारो अभी से उठ बैठे
शहर में रात जागती है अभी
Oh my friends, you have woken up so early!
The night is still young in the town.
वक़्त अच्छा भी आएगा 'नासिर'
ग़म न कर ज़िंदगी पड़ी है अभी
Nasir, good days ,good fortune will come my way still!
Don’t loose heart, enough of life still remains!
Tasawar Khanum, is a Pakistani singer (Born 1950) who worked extensively in Pakistani film industry and Television. She was very active between 1970–1990. she received the award ‘ Pride of Performance’ from the President of Pakistan.
Yamuna Ajin is a very young singer , born on 29th July 2005! She participated in reality shows ‘ Indian Idol Junior’(2015) and ‘Sa re Gama Pa lil Champs’ (2017). Here she sings this beautiful ghazal in her such a fresh voice she sings in all styles including, pop, classical, bollywood, folk, ghazal , sufi or bhajan, in several languages like Urdu, English, Tamil and Malayalam. She also has a band of her own called Yamuna Ajin’s band.
Manjari has appeared in my blogs before. She made her presence felt , when introduced by Ilaiyaraaja, in the movie ‘Achuvinte Amma’. she is a popular playback singer and live performer. she was awarded for her contribution to Urdu, by Sahir and Adeeb International, in 2016. She spent her childhood in Oman.
This is a ghazal which has a positive vibe and hope it brings you some cheer in these difficult times! Take care and make most of your weekend.
26th June 2021
