Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 16: The 2nd edition of “Kulyat-e-Rasa Javedanii’, a collection of the Urdu and Kashmiri poetry of legendary poet Rasa Javedani, was released here this morning by Abdul Raheem Rather, Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly.
The book release function was jointly organized by the Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, and the Rasa Javedani Memorial Literary Society. The book is edited by Tanveer Ibn-e-Rasa, son of Rasa Javedani and published by Sheikh Mohd Usman and Sons, Srinagar.
Addressing the gathering, Abdul Raheem Rather highlighted Rasa Javedani’s significant contributions to the promotion of Urdu and Kashmiri languages in Jammu and Kashmir. He described Javedani as the foremost romantic poet of Kashmiri literature after Rasool Mir whose Kashmiri ghazals are loved across the region.
Rather noted Javedani as the most prominent Kashmiri poet from the Chenab Valley, who mentored many budding Kashmiri poets in the region. He also lauded the efforts of the Rasa Javedani Memorial Literary Society in preserving and promoting the poet’s legacy.
Prof Shad Ramzan, former Head, Department of Kashmiri, University of Kashmir, who presided over the event, described Rasa Javedani as a towering figure of 20th-century poetry. He credited Javedani with introducing new dimensions to Kashmiri literature and being the only poet to master the ghazal form in the language.
Basheer Bhaderwahi, Sahitya Akademi Awardee, shared cherished memories of his association with Javedani and highlighted his secular vision and portrayal of life’s realities in both Urdu and Kashmiri poetry.
Prof Shohab Inayat Malik, Head of the Department of Urdu and President of the Rasa Javedani Memorial Literary Society, elaborated on the thematic richness of Javedani’s works. He noted that Javedani was the only Kashmiri poet to write qasida, earning him recognition from critics like Mohd Yousuf Taing as the prominent qasida writer in Kashmiri literature.
Prof Meena Sharma, Dean, Planning and Development paid glowing tribute to Rasa Javedani. The event was attended by a large audience, including students, scholars, and dignitaries such as Prof Mohd Reyaz Ahmad, Dr Chaman Lal, Dr Abdul Rashid Manhas, Khursheed Kazmi, Zahid Banhali and others.
The program featured critical papers on “Kulyat-e-Rasa Javedani” presented by Dr Shahnawaz Qadri and Brij Nath Betab. Dr Farhat Shamim moderated the proceedings, while Aseer Kishtwari delivered the vote of thanks.
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