Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 7: ‘Aabshaar’, a collection of Ghazals, quatrains, and blank verses written by Tej Sagar, poet and social activist was released in a glittering function attended by literary personalities and intellectuals. The programme was presided by noted linguist and critic Prof. P N Trisal. eminent writer Dr. R L Shant, Dr R L Bhat noted author and columnist and Dr. Roshan Saraf, president Sampriti were also in the presidium.
Dr. R L Shant quoted some verses of the book highlighting the artistic merit of the poetry collection. He emphasized the need to hone technical nuances especially of Ghazal genre so that the poets achieve poetic merit.
Dr. R L Bhat, while conducting the proceedings quoted profusely from the book and underlined the intrinsic richness and languid fluidity of Tej Sagar’s poems. He added that it was a rarity to see such maturity in word usage and style that the writer has attained.
In his remarks Prof. P N Trisal said that ‘Aabshaar’ stands apart as a quality collection of poems depicting vividly the finer sensibilities of pathos and relish. He further said that the book followed the principles of Indian aesthetics in diction and style. Dr Roshan Saraf recited a poem dedicated to the author. Tej Sagar, the author in his characteristic candour laid before the audience his dilemma while writing the book knowing fully well his limitations.
He said the pain of separation from Kashmir was unbearable to him which is the reason why many Ghazals are dedicated to either Kashmir or its separation from the author. He sought frank indulgence of intellectuals in underlining, what he said, multiple flaws in the book so that in future better works become possible.
An animated interface followed the book release in which Jagar Nath Sagar, Maharaj Krishen Maharaj, Nirash, Ashok Gowhar and others participated.