WHEN TOURISTS FROM EUROPE ALSO BUY FROM SUNDAY MARKET OF KASHMIR

                                              

The  Sunday market  of Srinagar attracts all. Tourists from Europe can not be an exception.To these images i add a  portion of short story written by me on a funny practice which has died its own death .   

PHOUKKA CHHA KINNA TOUKKA

( Is it just hollow for show off  or solid piece ? )

When Rupawati Dhar entered Baithak or the sitting room ,she was happy to see her New daughter in law seated on a raised platform with some pillows on her back . Embracing her affectionately , she kissed her forehead. That made both of them happy . Straightening the sheet underneath before sitting near her daughter in law ,she said

“ Guss Vaash Heu kudd Zangunn . Bih Bih Hayee Chhu Thakaan ”

“Go and just stretch your legs .One gets tired by sitting only ”

Then suddenly there was a knock at the door . Shaam Raani was in the house to have tea from Novv Nosh ( New daughter in law ) who had been renamed as Lakshmi . Prior to her marriage Lakshmi was known as Asha Koul. Now she could call herself Asha Koul Dhar . Shaam Raani was sister of Rupawati ‘s Husband affectionately called as Bai sahib . Bai Sahib Or Moti lal Dhar worked as Head clerk in PWD . He enjoyed respect and command amongst his relations . Every one was impressed to see his Boss Nazir Sahib ( Divisional Engineer ) in the marriage . Nazir Sahib had sent his personal car and driver for three days to Moti lal Dhar ‘s residence during the marriage days . The family felt grateful for this act.

Coming close to Lakshmi, Shaam Rani kissed her forehead and said ,

“ Bajaah Guss . Mooss Nerinukh ”

“ Let you prosper .Let this family flourish with your arrival. ”

 Though relations between Shaam Rani and Rupawati appeared to be good but some insiders knew it well that they were actually not so intimate and considerate to each other . Now Shaam Rani came closer and started inspection of lakshmi’s Jewellery .She touched her ear rings , her necklace and the golden Bangles . She also took her dangling Dejhurr in her hand as if to weigh it . She inspected the Dejhurr carefully and then looked towards Rupawati . Her facial expressions conveyed some surprise. Suddenly freeing herself from Shaam Rani , Lakshmi goT up and went downstairs to prepare a cup of Tea for Shaam Rani . That was the custom or the tradition . Close relatives of the family were required to have tea served by the Newly arrived Daughter in law. Finding that Lakshmi had left the room , Shaam Rani turned to Rupawati and said

“ Kuth Henurruss Chhekh Phatmeuch . Me Chhu Basaan sorruy Chhu Phoukka . ”

“ You have fallen  to dirt with  this marriage . All this Jewellery is just hollow and Light and meant for showoff  only . Nothing solid ”

That made Rupawati pensive . She had nothing against lakshmi . But she also knew that Shaam Rani's observation was bound to disturb her position among her relations and neighbours.   

( aUTAR mOTA )                   

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SINDH CANAL NEAR GANDERBAL KASHMIR, WILLOWS AND THE JUNGLE NEARBY .

                                  

SINDH CANAL NEAR GANDERBAL, WILLOWS AND THE JUNGLE NEARBY .

(PHOTO AUTAR MOTA 2009 SERIES. )

I ADD LINES FROM A POEM WRITTEN IN 2006 TO THIS PHOTOGRAPH.

HAMEIN ZINDAGI BHI KAHEY TO KYAA ,

JO CHAMAK RAHEE MERI AAG  SE.

HUVE RAAKH PHIR BHI WATTAN MERE ,

TERI YAAD KO TO BACHAA LIYAA.

 (Autar Mota )

 

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POET DINA NATH NAADIM AND THE COMMON MAN

                                                                           

POET DINA NATH NAADIM AND THE COMMON MAN.

PHOTO AUTAR MOTA 2010.)

  In 1964, Naadim wrote a poem “.Radhee Vaalei Sunz Hakh ”. or “The call of the Raddi  Buyer ( Kabaadi )” . The poem may sound ordinary to a casual reader . To a serious reader this is a painful story of the helplessness of common man as well . The system  or the commodity market decides his fate now .This is the story of the man who is supposed to overlook how some  persons  turned   rich overnight .This painful commodity  market  is  driven by utility and expediency concept alone . If  any one amongst us  has no utility and is  not expedient , he  should be prepared  to be sold like the  old Newspapers …….

                                                                               

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 (  In this photo Poet Naadim with  late Shamim Ahmed Shamim  journalist and MP Lok Sabha from srinagar )

Zeiv rehunn kariv Guftaar Kaeniv

Radhee kaagaz Akhbaar Kaeniv

Heumm Kaetee ounn Athh Kathhie Sannie Beqal

Yaemm Kunn Chhonn Yiss Kuthh Vannie Beqal

Khonvuth Khodd  Kyaa Kyaa Khannie Beqal

Praethh Kaanh Kuthh Chhuvv Phir Phyaar Kaeniv

Radhee Kagaz akhbaar Kaeniv.

( Dina Nath Naadim )

Mortgage your tongue and sell your conversation,

Sell this waste ! Sell it like Old newspapers or used Paper.

“How that man gained this wealth !”

Whosoever thinks this  is a fool.. .

“This man sells short in his Trade ! “

Only a fool shall say so .

O Yes that man who works hard unnecessarily is also a fool ?

All these words are foolish and are beyond our understanding ,

So why not sell now.

Sell this waste !

Sell it like Old newspapers or  used Paper.

  

( Autar Mota )

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YELI TOMULL VAATIE MYON KASSAM CHHUYEE ME VANIZI ( WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE RICE FOR THE FUNCTION , DO REMEMBER TO CALL ME FOR THE CLEANING. )

   KASHMIRI PANDIT WOMEN CLEANING RICE FOR THE MAL MAAS BAAN MASS LANGAR AT MARTAND TEERTHAA Kashmir

PHOTO May 2010 by Autar Mota

YELI   TOMULL   VAATIE  MYON   KASSAM   CHHUYEE   ME VANIZI

( WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE RICE FOR THE FUNCTION , DO REMEMBER TO CALL ME FOR THE CLEANING. )

Any marriage in Kashmir is a big event celebrated jointly by relatives and friends. Buying rice for the guests and then cleaning the same used to be an auspicious task . In fact the marriage function would begin with Rice cleaning and repacking the same for the feasts to follow. It was a get together for the ladies . Gossiping , Sipping tea , singing folk lores on Tumbak Naari , ladies would enjoy this work.

Where has this culture gone? some lines for this great culture and the land that created it .

Tere badan ke pasiney say mushk boo hai libaas,

Tere libas ki khushboo badan se aati hai,

Tere baghair mujhe chain kaise padtaa hai,

Mere baghair tujhe neend kaise aati hai

( Jaun Elia )

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A VIEW OF BUND NEAR SHEIKH BAGH SRINAGAR KASHMIR.

                                                                               

 I AM TEMPTED TO ADD SOME LINES FROM A BRIEF POEM OF KASHMIRI POET DINA NATH  NAADIM.


 Enjoy Another brief poem of Poet Naadim from “Haersaath”. I again add that these six or eight line poems have not been done in Sonnet or Haiku format as usally commented by many critics . This is Naadim’s unique contribution by way of adding dimension and innovations to the existing form and format of kashmiri poetry

Ainaa Khundaa akh Adaa Ghur Madda Ghur
Chhoatt Derruss Peuth Traavaan Gaah .
Gaavaa akh Paech Mudayaa Karnuss
Huneyaa akh Paech Deutnuss Haah
Maetsee akki Tuujjee Thaaevv Zaechee Troprith
Ammi Aurr Kammie Vuchh Kuss Vanaa Kyaah.
( Dina Nath Naadim )

A mirror piece shapely and cute ,
Lay on a heap of dust and rubbish reflecting light
A cow passed close by and looked at it for some time .
A stray bitch came close
and exhaled breath over its surface .
An insane woman passed by , picked it up
and placed it safely in her tattered apparel pocket.
After that who saw what happened and what I shall tell.

Utility of every object gets enhanced , enlarged or diminished with location. A cute piece of mirror should have been in the hands of a maiden for dressing and adding charm and grace to her personality . It could have also been fixed on some ceiling or wall in pure Rajputana style of architecture . It could have been In a house where every one would come before it everyday at least where it could have reflected truth ; An ultimate purpose and utility it is supposed to deliver. .Once thrown on a heap of dust and rubbish ,its location has been altered to a disadvantage . It may reflect stray light but surely irritating any passer by . At this location it turns to be an object of dislike . A cow too looks at it thinking what to do with it . A stray dog gets irritated possibly with the light it reflects. This dog comes close and breathes out hot air over its surface making it blurred . Ultimately a mad woman picks it up for no apparent use .
Howe true of human existence as well ?

 
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A VIEW OF GROUND NEAR LALITADITYAA'S MARTAND SUN TEMPLE MONUMENT RANBIR PORA MATTAN KASHMIR . .

                                                                                     

 I NEED TO ADD SOMETHING MORE FROM NAADIM SAHIB'S POETRY TO THIS VIEW . I ADD AS UNDER :_

 

Naadim was a poet of Hope and light . He talked of a sunlit tomorrow .Some of his poems not only touch the borders of ultimate reality but also stand over there to look and debate upon fundamental issues of existence. The flow of thoughts in below selected lines makes one to feel the elevation Naadim’s personality had and how well he was prepared to face that final call. The feeling of some loss or the feeling of facing the ultimate ; That final event known as Death , a Mystery ,a Reality and a certainty . We always postpone thinking about this reality . I can call it the only reality that every one has to experience. Perhaps we treat it as something that visits others only

Vukh Voatt Viz Iyee Diyee Darshun Diyee
Layee Hoatt Moatt Zeeshaan Baa Katei Dharra
Gaashur Saathaa Noor Baraathaa
Numm Numm Srehh Teilaan Me Achch Durraa
Oush Chhunna Koonei Thehraan Baa kyaah Karra
Paarudh zunn gayee Praan Baa Kyaah karra
Loluss Maa Khassei Haan Baa Kyaah Karra
Rumm Rumm Gaaem Ghumm Shraan Baa Kyaah Karr

.(  Dina Nath Naadim )

The time for my appointment has come ,

He shall certainly come to show his face,
Playing its maddening tune ,
the Possessor of high status has arrived ,
Can I withstand?
O ! A good sunlit day ,
A melee of lights all over ,
Every nail of my body paining with love for life
and eyes too joining the vigil,
But then what can be done ?
Tears keep falling like the torrential rain,
My being turns restless like Mercury on a surface.
No! No !This love of mine should not be put to any blame ,
Alas this Helplessness !
O This entire body of mine,
wet presently with sweat baths .
But then what can be done ?

( Rendered to English for readers by Autar Mota . I have Dealt the Urdu word Zeeshan in its literal meaning. It generally means some entity possessing high status or dignity . Could have been called a prince as well. )

IMMORTAL LINES OF LATE DINA NATH NAADIM ON "FEELING OF LOSS AND APPOINTMENT WITH THE ULTIMATE REALITY THAT WE CALL DEATH ". IN SOME POEMS OF NAADIM ,THE INFLUENCE OF RUSSIAN POET VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY ( 1893-1930 ) IS CLEARLY VISIBLE . MAYAKOVSKY INFLUENCED ALMOST ALL THE PROGRESSIVE POETS OF TWENTIETH CENTUARY WORLD OVER.

 
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WHEN SPRING VISITED BADAAM VAARI GARDEN SRINAGAR

                                                                               

 PHOTO AUTAR MOTA MARCH 2010.
( ALMOND BLOSSOMS )
“This kashmiri Pandit Boy with a Turban on his head shall carry forward my legacy ”

said Poet Mehjoor when he heard Young Dina Nath Naadim reciting his poem for the first time.

Naadim not only carried forward the legacy of Mehjoor but gave the language a modern outlook and steered kashmiri poetry on a path that was not treaded uptil then. A path of flowers , rivers , birds and colours of Kashmir . The core issues that he touched were rooted to the soil of Kashmir. Calling Mother Kashmir as JAGAT JANANI ( Creator of the universe ) , he also spoke about the sorrows of this land . Poverty , Clouds of war hovering , common man , gardens , shrines and above all the rich cultural heritage of this land . While he talked of a sunlit tomorrow , he also laid emphasis on the vital importance of the present . Present that is existing and surrounding . Present that is the reality and needs to be lived and thanked.

Az Dumm Chhu Ganeemat Aey Hamdumm
Kuss Vaenee Kuss Baenee Hamraaz Pagaah
Yuus Raath Qadam Tuul Suyee Chhaa Az
Paghukk Assi Naenee Andaaz Pagaah.
( Dina nath Naadim )

Love! Today’s existence be just thanked ,Who knows who shall befriend us
and be our companion tomorrow ?
See in this march we changed the style of our yesterday’s walk ,
Tomorrow’s style we shall come to know tomorrow only.

( Translation Autar Mota )

 

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