sanjaygargish

· 01 Jun 2020

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Some Lessons From A Harsh Life

#poetry
I am fortunate that life has not been smooth sailing for me.

A great teacher, harsh life has imparted many invaluable lessons to me.

At a recently attended मुशायरा (poetic symposium), the following composition of mine, embodying the precious teachings of life, was applauded much.
I would like to share it with my friends.

(a) अंधेरा सही हर कहीं, शमा को जलाए रखिए
सहर होने को ही है, माहौल तो बनाए रखिए

(b) खो देता है वजूद दरिया, समंदर से मिलकर
बेहतर है बड़े लोगों से दूरियां बनाए रखिए

(c) बहरों के जहाँ में सिसकीयों की नहीं है सुनवाई
अंधों की दुनिया है साहब आंसू छुपाए रखिए

(d) अगर शादमान रहना है ऐ दोस्त तो फिर
अपने दिल में कुछ मासूमियत बचाए रखिए

Meaning of Urdu/Arabic words :
सहर : dawn, शादमान : happy

Translation :

(a) Though there is darkness all around, one should always light a lamp of hope. The new dawn will surely appear, one should create the congenial environment for it.

(b) A river, howsoever beautiful, loses it's identity when it mingles with the mighty sea.
Likewise, if you want your self-respect to remain intact, don't supplicate unnecessarily before the rich and proud.

(c) This world is full of deaf people who would not hear your sobs. In this world, blind persons reside. It is therefore wise to conceal your tears.

(d) If you want to remain happy forever my friend, then you have to retain some innocence in your heart.

~ Sanjay Gargish ~