Reviewed
by ASIF ANWAR ALIG
Sabz
Pedon Ke Saye—A Farmer’s Poetry, by Mohammad Hazim Hassan, Al-Huda
Publications, New Delhi (India)-110002, Year2014, 230pp, Indian Rupees200,
Paperback.
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ard of Avon, great English poet and playwright of 16th
century William Shakespeare had humble beginning. His zenith of success came over
the period and remains unchallenged as none of that caliber has countered him
till date. Although he couldn’t study more than early schooling, he became
distinct in English literature once and forever. That in turn transformed him into
the persona extraordinaire and a subject of study in literature since
centuries.
Several centuries later and thousands miles apart at Kishanganj in
India is Urdu poet Mohammad Hazim Hassan today. Composing verses in similar
rustic environment, this peasant poet too couldn’t continue education after 10th
grade. His outstanding poetry reflects English litterateur’s impression
in thoughts and circumstantial assimilations. The poetic collage Sabz
Pedon Ke Saye (Shadow of Green Plants) embodies virtues of the gifted
poet. This collection has poems of all genre such as ghazals, nazms, munajat, naat, qasida and qata’at et al
and cover wide spectrum of themes.
Themes on Urdu language, women emancipation and tribute to eminent personalities
whom he loves unconditionally and poetic narrations on the religious and social
festivals disseminate unity. The taranahs
composed to devote local educational institutions are thoroughly encouraging.
Famous amongst the poems included in this collection is Nanhi
Kali (The Cherubic) which passionately praise pinnacle of an adolescent beauty.
The eternal imaginary feeling of a poet for young girl whom he glances during a
journey is scintillating. Presented several times in local mushairas (poetic
symposiums) this poem brought applauds for him due to melodious heartfelt
recitations. Such poems, including Persian poems, wonderfully inspire today’s generations.
The poet observers his society keenly and therefore guide the future generations
to praise the Almighty Allah for wealth of comforts offered to them.
Ghaflat
mein apne waqt ko youn mat guzarna
Mohtaat
rahke zindagi ko khud hi tu sanwarna
Duniya
ko rashk aane lage tujh per ek din!
Mehnat
se apni zindagi ko youn hi nikhaarna
Majboor hoke ahle-e-jahaan de
teri misaal
Duniyaan mein kaam aisaa koi
laajawaab kar
Ensure not to waste your time in the ignorance
Carefully attempt to turn your life meaningful
World should feel proud of you someday
Make your life immaculate through hard work
World is bound to appreciate your achievements
Perform ultimate tasks in this world to be remembered
His poems raise question why mankind mustn’t forget the true goal of
life. We should remember the primary motive of mankind’s creation to prepare
for our immortal lives thereafter. Worldly life is a passing journey. Ironically,
we give utmost importance to this mortal world and ignore real life thereafter.
Is
aarzi duniyaan mein kiya hai basnaa basaanaa
Aaya
houn jahan se hai wahaan lout ke hai jaanaa
Baatin
mein kasaafat ho agar ruh ho gandi!
Bekaar
hai is jism ko mal, mal ke nahaanaa
Why to settle or make settlement in this mortal world
I am aware I have to return back from where I came
If inner self is impure then soul would be tainted
It makes no sense to cleanse body with repeated baths
Poems on national integration, brotherhood and disciplinarian lifestyle
are inspirational. They guide the mankind to follow the creator of world logicallys.
He gives impeccable message on concerns such as fast changing materialistic relationships
in the societies.
Is
daur-e-pur-fitan mein kahein kisko aadmi
Har
sakhsh hum se miltaa hai perwardigaar
Ab kiyoun kare kisi kaa koi dil
se ehtaraam!
Baghz-o-anaad wa kabr huwa hai
sha’ar-e-aam
Arbaab-e-iqtedaar se hein
shikwah sanj log
Khoun ho raha hai adl kaa,
kaisa hai yeh nazaam
To whom I must say humans in such skirmishing times
Every individual meets me as if God’s incarnations
Why should anybody respect others by heart now?
Bigger conflicts are most common trends nowadays
People are too much anguished against the rulers
Law gets liquidated, what is this senseless governance
To project his confidence level and a firm belief in life, this poet advocates—
Yeh
sach hai kisi se mein dartaa nahin houn
Kisi
se bhi nafrat mein kabhi kartaa nahin houn
Baraai
kaa imkaan ho bhi toh kiyounkar ho
Main
had se kabhi bhi guzartaa nahin houn
Main
gulshan-e-hayaat mein ek phool to houn
Kal
jo bhi haishiyat ho abhi dhool hi toh houn
Apni
khataa pe bhi main pashemaan houn bahut
Tauba
se uske rubaru main maqbool hi toh houn
It is true that I am not afraid of anybody now
I don’t hate anyone and everyone indeed
Why should I develop the arrogance feeling?
I always remain in my limits and don’t cross it
I am one of the flowers of the garden of life
Not aware of my future position but I am a dust today
I have that guilty feeling for blunders I have committed
By confessing before Him I have become popular indeed
His Urdu and Persian poems are inspirational and give message to coming
generations with a caveat as well. Unity in diversity and value of education
are a few.
Pahunch
sakegi naa baam-e-urooj per har ghiz
Wah
qoum hanthoun mein jiske dawaat naheen
No way will it be possible to reach the zenith of success
The communities not caring for education or knowledge
Expressing tribute to sweetness of Urdu language, he emphasizes an ardent
message for the mankind—
Insaaniat,
wafa wa musarrat ki daastaan
Piyaari
zabaan Urdu jahaan, zindagi wahaan
Shereeni
ghol deti hai talkhi mein zeest ki
Naa
ashna ko ashna karti hai yeh zabaan
Har
ek qadam pe khusboo lutati hai beshuba
Gulha-e-rang,
rang hein jismein yeh gulsitaan
Narrating story of humanity, commitments and happiness
Wherever lovely language of Urdu is there remains liveliness?
It brings sweetness even in the tougher survival scenarios
This language makes strangers true advocates of fondness
It scintillates the pleasant smells on every single step
Multicolored is the garden in which it exists to turn that huge
The poems also inspire people to maintain disciplinarian lifestyle to ensure
none is disheartened—
Aib
auroun ke tu talaash naa kar
Naqs
zahir nahin jo phas naa kar
Tu
kisi ko khushi jo de naa sake
Us
ko hargiz kabhi udaas na kar
Don’t try to find out follies in others
Avoid making secret loopholes public
If you can’t give happiness to others,
Then don’t make anybody feel sad
This book is inspirational for this reviewer as well. In tribute to
known and unknown figures, the poet pens few lines on this reviewer. The passionate
tribute with thanksgiving to Almighty Allah in the verses is blessing in
disguise for this reviewer.
Allah tune kis tarah se gulshan
ko sajaaya
Asif ke naam se hai jo tumne phool
khilaya
Hai
zeenat gulshan mein izafaa ka sabab yeh
Bhar
aise phooloun se chamaan apna khudaya
Almighty Allah how you had decorated this garden
You bestowed us the flower which is named Asif
It’s the reason for further beautification of your garden
Fill this huge garden Allah with similar such flowers
This groundbreaking poetic collection is foremost addition of
literature in Urdu for poetry lovers. Farmer, philosopher and poet Hazim Hassan
has strong message of human bonding with his prototypical poetry.
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