Rajeshwar Singh ‘Raju’
Book Name: NRITYA MAUN KA
Poet: Satish Vimal
Publisher: Akriti Prakashan, F-29, Sadatpur Extension, Delhi-11090
If we talk of Ghazal, then it has its roots in 7th century Arabia. But it gained prominence in the 13th and 17th centuries thanks to well- known Persian poets like Rumi and Hafiz. Amir Khusro is regarded as the father of Ghazal writing in India and there after the poets who carved a niche in the field include Mirza Ghalib, Dushyant Kumar, Sahir Ludhianvi, Nida Fazli and many more. It is said that if you wish to win a Mushaira by enamouring the audience, then it’s only Ghazal that may give you an edge to a large extent as it touches the innermost of the audience easily. Although Ghazal is very popular in Urdu language and writing Ghazal in Hindi was considered impossible but Dushyant Kumar broke this myth miraculously and thereafter many celebrated Hindi poets proved their worth in Ghazal writing with Satish Vimal, hailing from Kashmir, the paradise on the planet Earth one among them. His collection of Hindi Ghazals ‘NRITYA MAUN KA’ places him among the top Ghazal writers of India.
About Author:
Satish Vimal is a prominent Hindi, Urdu and Kashmiri littereateur having carved a niche as a poet, critic, translator and story writer not only at national level but his works are critically acclaimed internationally. He has about two dozen books to his credit which include 6 collections of poetry in Hindi and two in his mother tongue Kashmiri in addition to several translation works. His research papers and lectures on Rishi-Sufi poetry have given him national repute and his creative works have been translated in many Indian and international languages. For his colossal contributions in the field of literature, he has been awarded by Sahitya Akademi New Delhi, J & K State, Central Hindi Directorate, Central Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Honb’le Governor of J & K, Prasar Bharti, Akhil Bhartiya Urdu-Hindi Sangam, Vande Matram Smooh, Indian Army’s Chinar Core, Sidharth Tathagat Sahitya Sanstha etc.
About Book:
Whenever a collection of Ghazals is published, the literature lovers are always keen to have the edition and enjoy the poetry with the hope that it will carry something rare and special. Now the established writers never disappoint their readers. With the same aspirations ‘NRITYA MAUN KA’, a collection of 57 Ghazals by Satish Vimal stepped in literary circle and every poetry lover got fascinated with class poetry penned down by the celebrated poet.
About the depth and craft prevailing in Vimal’s Ghazals, Gopal Dass Neeraj, a legendry littereateur writes that Satish Vimal’s Ghazals are priceless. He recalls that about two decades ago, he along with Harivansh Roy Bachchan had an opportunity to listen to his Ghazals and poems after a literary event. Harisvansh Roy Bachchan was so much fascinated with his poetry that he wrote a note on his poetry whereas he himself was spellbound by his Ghazals and advised him continue writing Ghazals. He writes that after many years he had an encounter with a thoughtful and accomplished Ghazal writer when he received some Ghazals sent by him. He adds that these Ghazals will have its impact on Hindi literary arena for a long time. Ganga Prasad Vimal, another stalwart has written in the foreword that he knew Satish Vimal as an astonishing free verse poet. He remembers that for the last one decade whenever he met him, he was inspired with his creative journey, but when he listened to his Ghazals, it was an exceptional experience because his recitation was impressive and so were his Ghazals having an everlasting impact on him. Every word used in the Ghazal has depth and the listener as well as the reader gets through an enchanting journey with an experience to feel different dimensions of poetry packed with creativity at peak.
Satish Vimal says a writer has to be imaginative and keen observer also. He feels that everyone has dreams to portray into words. But his dreams have no boundaries and he knits his unique expressions amazingly in following words,
“SAB KE BHEETAR SAPNA HAI
AURON KA YA APNA HAI.
AAJ GHATA HUN ISLIYE
MUJH KO KAL TAK CHHAPNA HAI.
MERI SAANSE MUJHKO DO
MAINE TUMKO JAPNA HAI.
TUM BHI PUKHTA HO JAAO
US BHATTI KO TAPNA HAI.”
A few couplets mentioned hereunder from other Ghazals takes the readers to yet another world and one will continue exploring this world in one’s own way.
“SUPT SUR THE AUR LAY GAATA RAHA
WOH KAVI PHIR EK BHAY GAATA RAHA.”
or
” MERE BHEETAR MERA SAYA CHALTA HAI
EK SANSKARI HAMSAYA CHALTA HAI.
SHAHAR NE DO-DO HAATH LOOTA MUJHKO
AB TAK GAON KA SARMAYA CHALTA HAI ”
Wish to share more expressions with following lines,
” APNE GHAR KE DWAR KHULE BAND KIYE HAR BAAR KHULE
EK KINARA HI SOCHA DOOJA BHI US PAAR KHULE.”
or
” KAAL KA YEH SAFAR EK- REKHA NAHIN
MAINE DEKHA HUA TUMNE DEKHA NAHIN.”
or
“GHAR SE DOOR KHADA HUN
KISKE VIRUDH KHADA HUN.
JANG MERI JANNAT SE
DHARAM KA PAATH PADA HUN.
KABZE MEIN GHAR MERA
BEGHAR TUM SE BADHA HUN.”
Honestly speaking, if one wishes to enjoy class literature, then this collection of Ghazals, ‘NRITYA MAUN KA’ is highly recommended. Those trying their hands in Ghazal writing should go through it again and again and learn the techniques of exploring the world while giving words to contents even beyond expectations. It is in fact an experience to experience the limits of imagination. Satish Vimal with this outstanding collection has proved that Ghazal is not merely package of selected words to convey love for the sweetheart, rather it has many other dimensions which he has explored incredibly.
The title of the book is very attractive and symbolic one thus giving an account of the unique contents therein in the collection. The sketches supporting the poetry are very creative and have their own charisma. It seems that every line drawn symbolizes with the words interpreting a unique thought that tests the level of your creative instinct. It’s like a swing in rainy season and inspires you to enjoy the ride to an extent, a testimony of your absorbing skills.
The fact remains that the feel that a reader feels while going through the Ghazal or listening to it can’t be interpreted in the words. We may say that what the selected words of a Ghazal convey, thousands will fall short of elaborating it. Simply, go through the collection and feel the feel. Every word has its own significance and depth of the thought is beyond description. What I may say at this time is that writing a Ghazal takes intellect at peak and use of words has the blessings of some supernatural force, who we reckon as Maa Saraswati. Let Maa Saraswati keeping blessing Satish Vimal to create milestones in literature and we continue get captivated with his thought provoking and scintillating poetry whether through free verses or Ghazals.
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