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Name of the Book : Solhan Aanne Sachch (Dogri poetry)
Name of the Author : Rakesh Sharma ‘Tript’
Publisher : Classic Printers Bari Brahmana ,Jammu
Year : 2014
Pages : 128
Price : Rs.250/-
This 128-page book of Dogri poetry titled “Solhan Aanne Sachch” by Rakesh Sharma Tript has come as a pleasant publication for the Dogri readership. Rakesh Sharma is a gifty poet who has pen down his ideas about the prevailing conditions in the society. He has sought to convey that in the present set up there are many hidden evils and corrupt practices but some of the facts of life are quite real and apparent.
“Solhan Aanne Sachch” is the maiden poetic venture which has caught the imagination of the people. The poet has used the common man’s language and used typical style with flight of emotions. His down to earth approach to life and the existing realities have left a deep impact on his thought process. His poetry is gradually getting popularity.
Realities of Life
Rakesh Sharma firmly believes that poetic composition is actually God gifted and it must be devoted towards the well being of humanity . The pen of the poet is as powerful as any other communicator. By his writing revolutionary changes can be ushered in course of time. And history has numerous such examples !
The poet ‘Tript’ which is his pen name and he has devised and adopted his wife’s name ‘Tripta’ basically a shopkeeper who has inkling for creative expressions . Not highly educated but learnt the lessons through close observations and experiences of life. He drew inspiration from prominent Dogri writers like Dinoo Bhai Pant, Tara Smallpuri , Mohan Lal Sapolia and Padam Dev Singh and started his poetic journey. This is his first book of Dogri poetry and it has been received well in the literary circles.
Social Themes
Sahitya Akademi Awardee, Mohan Singh has written foreword in this book and has good a word for the simplicity of language its directness in stating the facts and sharing his experiences with the readers. Mohan Singh has a word of praise for poet ‘Tript’.
Kewal Krishan Shakir has also expressed his opinion about poet ‘Tript’ for this poetry book . His is also of the opinion that the poetry is ‘Impressive’.
Lessons of Life
The book under review has 72 poetic compositions comprising of poems , ghazals and chamukhas . Going through this book gives an exciting experience and one is impressed by wide-range of topics taken up by the poet.
Born on March 11, 1967 in Jammu and after preliminary education he had influence of some poets who encouraged his talents in Dogri poetry . He first started getting his poems published in different local newspapers. Afterwards during 2014 , he got this book of Dogri poetry published by Classic Printers Bari Brahmana , Jammu.
Rakesh Sharma ‘Tript’ is associated as a member with Adbi Kunj, Duggar Manch and Nami Dogri Sanstha and is still engaged in literary activities in addition to his other engagements. He is reputed to have been felicitated by Rashtriya Kavi Sangam , Delhi ;Samooh Theatre, Jammu and Ravidass Sabha Rajpura. He is working on yet another compilation of Dogri poetry.
The title of the book is at once catchy being a good picture of famous heritage building of Jammu which is symbol of Dogra culture. The book written in attractive style touches the heart of the readers. It is hoped that “Solhan Aanne Sachch” will be read with interest by the Dogri readership .‘Tript’ poetry has certainly added to the rich Dogri literature.
(Starline Syndicate Service)
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