“ (Portrait of Poet Dina Nath Nadim done by well known Painter G R Santosh )
BOOK
REVIEW
“ME CHHAM AASH PAGAHUCH “
( A
DREAM FOR TOMMORROW )
A Collection of kashmiri Poetry By Dina Nath
Naadim
By G R Hasarat Gadda
Published
in 2016 by “Fankar Cultural Organization
“
159,
Government Housing Colony Lal Bazar
Srinagar ..
Available
at ..
(1)
Kitab Ghar M A Road srinagar
(2)
Kitab Ghar Canal Road Jammu
Year
2016 was Poet Dina Nath Nadim’s( 1916-1988 ) birth centenary. Expectation of Gala
celebration by official Custodians of Art and culture were high.
We also expected many social
events by Non Governmental Agencies , Organizations ,Clubs , and Groups
engaged in the promotion and propagation of Art and culture in our State .
There existed an imperative need to remember a man who gave modern diction ,
style and scope to kashmiri Poetry . A need to recognize the efforts of a Man who dominated the kashmiri poetic Horizon for more than two decades . A man who broadened the canvas of kashmiri poetry and
followed the footsteps of Mehjoor and Azad in freeing it from the clutches and grip of
Leela / Sufiana genre . A Man who
heralded Modernism in
content and form by writing Blank
verse , sonnets , Anecdotes, Haiku and
operas in Kashmiri.
Alas ! Not much happened either in official arena or on Private platforms .
And in this environment of despair , G R
Hasarat Gadda has come with
a New
optimism . He brings a glimmer of hope for Nadim Lovers with Publication of his Book “ Me Chham Aash Pagahuch ” that has a
variety of Popular and representative poems of Stalwart kashmiri poet. Sometimes Individual efforts surpass
what otherwise should have come from Institutions meant for the same . And this
effort by G R Hasarat Gadda is a perceptible example on this
issue . Since Nadim had not been
careful towards compiling and publishing his own work ( except Shuhul Kull ), this is perhaps the
first collection of his poems that has arrived on the scene ;Much awaited and
desired by lovers of his poetry.
( The compiler G R Hasarat Gadda )
In
an informal discussion , G R Hasrat Gadda
said :
“. Nadim remains tallest and relevant to this
day. And for many many centuries to come , his contribution can not be
forgotten . To understand his real
contribution , you need to look at entire kashmiri poetry written post 1947. ”
- ( Poet Nadim at a cultural event)
I have personally observed many similarities Between Nadim and
Bengali Rebel Poet Qazi Nazrul Islam . Both were brought up and nursed in poverty . Both had mastery in
the field of Nazm / Kobita . Their Verses come up with a gift of inherent music . Both have explored common themes such as exploitation ,love, freedom and humanity . Both were towering figures in spearheading a cultural renaissance by
liberating poetry and literature from
its medieval mould. The lone dissimilarity is sharp and painful. While
Nazrul almost got what he rightly deserved for his contribution in the Literary arena
of the subcontinent , Nadim did
not get his due place even in his own
land. For this, Kudos to Bengalis world over for not only recognizing and remembering their icons but
also ensuring a respectable place for them in the corpus
of “World Literature” . We
kashmiris have also been unfair to
another legend known as Abdul Ahad Azad.
I have my doubts if any person remembers Noor Mohd. Roshan. It appears that we have always been so in dealing with our own
Icons .
Nadim’s
poetry comes up with a unique perspective ,original creativity ,images that
ignite senses ,Direct Rhyme that flows like a river and enormous Internal music. The end stops used by the poet
in some of the poems are extraordinary and so effective that the reader is
compelled to stop and ponder . His method of creating indirect Rhyme creates subtle echo of the sound . Naadim has
also made unique usage of vocabulary that target our senses . The sound of chirping
birds . The sound of flowing streams. The sound of waterfalls. The sound of
wind blowing. So many sound words. The assonance and consonance created by the
internal music of his poems goes deeper and deeper to the senses of the reader
or listener.
According
to Braj B kachru ( kashmiri Literature
page 66):
“ In
1950, Naadim Provided a contrast with the traditional kashmiri Poetic forms by introducing Blank Verse
“ Ba Gyava na Az” ( I shall not
sing Today ). This new poetic form caught the imagination of kashmiris ,
Illiterate and Literate . Other poets ,considering it an emancipation from
rigid formal poetic constraints , soon followed this style. Rehman Rahi’s
“Gevun Chhum” ( I have to sing ) clearly
shows Naadim’s Influence . Not only did “ Ba Gyava na
Az” demonstrate that Blank verse could be used as
an effective poetic form in kashmiri , But in that poem , he also showed his
subtle feelings for an appropriate
Lexical choice and for proper blend of sound and sense. This effect is
created neither by
Persianization nor by
sanskritization ; rather , he firmly established the process of
Kashmirization.”
Influence
of Brij Narain Chakbast, Josh Malihabadi , Ehsan bin-Danish is visible in his
earlier poems . Tagore , Mayakovski ( Russian Poet ) , Anton
Chekhov and Nazim Hikmet Ran ( Turkish
Poet ) also influenced him later . He worked closely with many
stalwart Progressive writers
and Poets . He was the first kashmiri Poet who
successfully experimented with various forms and styles at various stages of
his creative life.
Coming to the book under review , I may inform
that the book is written in kashmiri ( Nastalik ) script and has 376 pages that include about 36 pages for
the details of poems within and two forewords. It has a detailed foreword by G R Hasarat
Gadda and a brief one by Shantiveer kaul. The Book is dedicated to Mrs Padmavati Koul ( poet’s wife ) , who according to the compiler , devoted her
entire life serving the
poet. In his absorbing foreword , the
compiler discusses Nadim right from his
birth till death in a gripping manner . We come to know about Nadim’s school and college days followed by his
struggle to earn a livelihood by opening a Private Academy ( NEW ERA ) . We
also read details of his stints in teaching
profession and finally settling down as Principal Lal Ded Memorial School at
Badyaar Bala srinagar.
Starting with writing Hindi and English
poems at the age of 17 , Naadim soon
moved to kashmiri where he introduced
several genres like Blank Verse , Sonnet
Opera and haiku. This compiler has not been able to get his haiku Poems
for compilation. Like a star , Nadim kept
shining brighter and brighter on the literary Horizon of kashmir .
The compiler informs that Nadim formally joined Communist party of India in 1950 and in the same year he was elected
general secretary of Progressive writers
association. He rubbed shoulders
with towering Political leadership of
the state yet for himself , he never
desired or demanded any office of profit
, special favour or
Pecuniary advantage. He started his life as a teacher and inspite
of brief interludes here and there , he served the Education Sector till his death.
The
Compiler also informs that Nadim led the Cultural Front later cultural congress
and then all state Cultural Conference. He was also elected Member of Sahitya
Academy and had a brief stint in Government Job as Assistant
Director Social Education ( 1965-1969) .
The
compiler goes on to add that except Shuhul Kul , Nadim had not published any
Book during his lifetime although he had written so much in all genres and forms much of which had
remained unpublished .Accordingly, absence of any published Book , it was almost an impossible task for him
to collect Nadim poems from Magazines and private Hands . Add to that, His friends and relations were
far away and scattered . Finally much needed help came from Poet’s immediate family especially his sons
Shantiveer kaul and Ahimsa Koul. This task kept him busy for almost an year involving
extensive Travel and Search in Kashmir ,
Jammu and New Delhi. “ Shuhul Kul “ won
him sahitya Academy award in 1986 . Nadim
also received the prestigious Soviet land
Nehru award in 1971.
It
may be pertinent to mention that `Nadim was
basically a poet of Nazm and accordingly the first section of the Book
begins with his Popular and representative Poems ( more than 105 in number ). This section is a treat . It covers some of
his best poems such as :
(1)
Naara e shabab ( The slogan of the youth )
(2)
Naara e inquilaab ( The slogan of the revolution )
(3)
Graav ( Complaint )
(4)
Me vuchh
Aead Subahunn( I saw today Morning )
(5)
Prutchhun Chhum ( I have to ask )
(6)
Sonth Ta Harud ( Spring and autumn )
(7)
Ba Geivaa Na Az ( I shall not sing Today )
(8)
Me Chhum kaa’m Baaki ( I have so much pending )
(9)
Me Chhum Aash Pagahaetch ( I am optmisitic about Tomorrow )
(10) Soan Wattan ( Our Country
)
(11) Gonmaatus Motuk Shar
Karrie Kyaah ( What can the fright of death do to an Erudite scholar ?)
(12)Dal Haanzini Hundh Gyavun (
Song of a fisher woman from Dal Lake )
(13)Kaaeth Darwaaza Pyaath Gurr
Taam ( From kathi Darwaaza to residence )
(14)Naabad Ta Tethvun ( sugar
candy and the Bitter poison )
(15)Dal Baeth Baeth ( Along the
banks of dal Lake )
(16)Shuhul Kul ( Shady Tree )
(17) Kaakad Vaalie sund hug (
The cry of the Scrap Buyer )
(18)Zindabaad
(19) Zallir Zaal ( The Spider
web )
(20)Aessi Aeiss Sath Benni ( we
were seven sisters )
(21) Tchaae’r kath ( The tale
of a fool )
The second section of the book has about 25 Gazals which include some Popular creations like
(1) Dilluk
Daaga Amaara ( The painful spot within and the love )
(2) Tche
traavith kath karien ( You stopped the communication )
(3) Ma
Thaav khae’tt khae’tt Tche jam Saqi ( O Saqi ! Don’t Hide the glass any more )
(4) Chuv
sukraatun Chuv akh jaam ( Socrates drank just a Glass of poison only )
(5) Yuth
Reshi Vaarie Vitsata raatch ( Lyical or
Vatsun style ) )
(6) Khassvun
siri Taa Raamun Raaj ( The rising sun is like Ram-Rajya )
(7) Kattie
Myon Aaluv ( My pleas are like mid day sun )
(8) Posha
kulla pokk Kotchuv Kotchuv ( The flower tree moved from one lane to Another)
The third section of the Book is devoted to Sonnets
.It has 8 sonnets that include “Zoon Khaetch Tseott Hish ( The
moon rose like a Bread ) .
In the fourth section ,
the compiler has included 9 poems that are specifically devotional . This section includes his three popular
Poems Like Christmas , Hussain and a Naat .
The last section titled
Haaersaat ( Anecdotes ) has 30 poetic Anecdotes
perhaps the largest number ever available anywhere . The compiler has
not included any Haiku Poem.
The Compiler has done a
yeoman’s service to Naadim Lovers by
presenting a variety in each segment . For instance in his Nazm Segment , he has selected poems
that deal with Poet’s Love for Kashmir , Deep Satire on socio -political life , Hope and Positive outlook , Firm belief in Peace ,Poetic Imagery, Romanticism , Human Relations , Poverty , Stark Progressive outlook, conviction etc.
I quote from the book .
(1)
“Aadunuk Badaam Hue,
Maaji Hundh Momm Daam Hue
Gaam Pyethaa Yetchkaael
Vothhumut
*Treil Hyaathh Zunn Maam Hue,
Assi wattan Rut Gaam Hue.”
“Like the fresh Almond fruit of the season ,
For an infant , Like a
mouthful of mother’s breast milk ,
Like the maternal uncle ,
After long time ,bringing *Treil fruit
from his village Orchard
,
Our country is like a Beautiful
Village .”
( Poem”
Soan Wattan “ or Our Land .*Treil is Small late Autumn fruit
in Kashmir resembling an Apple. It is very small in size , juicy and
tastes like an apple. )
(2)
“Soann Siendh Sangar
Roapp Koahh Maalai
Marg Ta Baal Tchhei Poashei
Poash
Koall Raavaan Amrit Naett
Naarey
Yuthh Reishi Vaarie
Vitasta Raatchh”
“Golden are your
Mountains And silvery are the peaks
The Hills and the valleys
are nothing but flowers .
Pitcher loads of Nectar
flows down your streams ,
And here flows river Vitasta, the
Guardian of this land of Rishis..”
( Lines From kashmiri “Vatsun” forming a part of Gazal segment )
(3)
“ Zeiv rehunn kariv
Guftaar Kaeniev
Radhee kaagaz Akhbaar
Kaeniev
Hoeumm 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.”
“Mortgage your tongue and
sell your speech ,
Sell this waste ! Sell it
like Old newspapers or used Paper.
“How that man gained this
wealth !”
Whosoever thinks this
issue 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.”
( From Poem “Kaakad Vaalie sund
hug “ or The cry of the Scrap
Buyer )
(4)
“Sheitchh Gayee shaamun Gaama Shahaarie
Baagun Junglunn Pheer
tchoapaarie
Gili Voann Vaavus Vaavun
Laalus
Laalun Pyaaluss Pyaalie
Kalawaaluss
Kalwaalun Pheurr
Maikhaanuss Munz
Maikhaanuss Munz Vaaetchh
Hoolie Haalaai
Baanuss ta baanuss laaejj
Thussraaraai
Zun Guvv Aaluv Mahjoor
Koatt Guvv
“Mahjoor Koatt Guvv ? ”
Poatt Pheerithh Aav Aaluv
Vaapus
“Yeitee Chhuyee Koatt
Guvv !”
Mahjoor Zinda Chhuyee
Zindagi Marie Kyaah
Gonn-maatuss Moatukk shar
Karrie kyaah”
“ The news went wild at evening time ,
It traveled to city and
the villages ,
It spread in all
directions through the forests and the gardens ,
The bird conveyed it to
the wind ,
The wind passed it on to
the flower ,
The flower informed the
cup
And the cup told the cup
bearer( saaqi ),
The cup bearer broke the
news inside the Tavern ( Bar )
And then an uproar in the tavern .
Pots rattled and collided
,
Some insider heard a cry
,
“ Where has Mehjoor gone
?”
And then another cry in
return declared ,
“ Here he is . Where did
he go ?
Mehjoor is alive . Does
life ever pass away ?
What can the fright of
death do to an Erudite soul ?”
( From The poem “Gonn-Maatus Moatukk Shar
karrie kyaah ? “ . This poem was written by the
Poet on the death of Mahjoor )
(5)
“Khraekvien Phulayaa
Luukka Arsaata
Taarav pyeith
Pyaeith Katiejji Jamaata
Zangatrei Heinz Graekh
Taafa Pholavunn
Karra Muth Halma
Zalvun Zalvun
Tikka Vaaviejj Kull
Rang Vol Samyaa
Mausam Haavus
Poora Chhiveimit
“To’t Kyaah Ba Chuukh “
Paa’nsus Peepin
Wuff dith Gayee Ko’tt
Me ti Gaetchh Peepin
“To’t Kyaah Ba Chuukh “
Tresh Chamhaa
Katareiv Gurr Phuut
Nov Gurr Hemm’haa
Valaa sa Malyaa
Gobraa tathyaa
Dabluss Paa’nsuss
Soruyaa duniyaa “
“Abundance of spring
flowers ;
Crowds thronging all
over.
Groups of swallows on electric wires overhead;
Celebrations of ZANGTREI
by crowds ,
Days full of sunshine ,
People with Karra and
Muth in their pockets ,
Eating and enjoying
happily .
A colourful tree of toys
,
Displayed in the happy
mela.
The climate and the
desires ,
Are in the process of
being fulfilled .
"Son you have fever
perhaps "
"The whistle for a
penny "
"Where has the
Whistle flown away ?
I too want a whistle
"
"Son you have fever
perhaps”
I need a glass of water
now
"My mud horse is
broken mother
i also want a new horse "
"Come son, come dear
.
Entire world is for a
penny ."
( From Poem “ Kaeth Darwaaza Pyaath Ghar Taam “ or from Kathi Darwaza to residence . A
Journey involving interplay of desires
of the child and a poor Mother’s response )
(6)
“ Zindabaad me Huz Buss Chonuyii Sreh
Zindabaad Tche Pyokha Ada Huz Pe
ZindaBaad Tche Kuss Huz
Valaa Huz Beh
Asso Vo’t vuchhan Yi Haal Lagaai
Yu Chhu Soruyii Mayaa Zaal Lagaai
So’n assith Zun Aeiss Traam Sapidh
Kyaa Taam aasith Kyaa Taam sapidh
We were Gold but look
how we became Copper now
We were something
special
But look
how became some other thing now.”
“ Long Live sir , My deep affection remains for you alone ,
Long Live Sir , Have you lost , Then Get Lost,
Long Live sir , Who are You ? come Sit here ,
We have only been witnessing such like things
And All this is a Mystery or “Maaya jaal ” Dear “
( From poem “Zindabaad” or Long live . A
sharp socio Political satire )
(7)
Khaawj Mohmmad chhu Nawab
Momma roodh toet'i momaai
Aa'th pretchi vunn ta jawaab
Chaav moiyee jaam'a jamaai
Huuth na'etti vaarie chhu moiyee
Yuth na'etti vaarie chhu Aab
Kae'mm kuss hyo't hisaab
Chaav moiyee jaam'a jamaai..
(Dina Nath Naadim)
Khwaja Mohammad is a nawab
And Momma remains Momma only,
Solve this riddle for me
And pour me a glass of wine..
That pitcher is full of wine
And this pitcher has water to its brim
Who is there to fix accountability?
So pour me a glass of wine
( Composed in 1959. A biting satire on exploitation resulting in formation of islands of wealth among oceans of Poverty.The sensitive poet became Privy to this phenomenon during that period. The Compiler of the Book Under Review informs that this Gazal was recited by the Poet in a Mushaira at S P college Srinagar Presided over by Mir Nassarullah ( Son in law of Bakshi Ghulam Mohd) and not by Bakshi Ghulam Mohd as generally Believed )
This segment has so many other
poems including “Me chum Aash
Pagaheitch” or “I am Hopeful of
Tomorrow” from which, this book
under review , derives its title.
This
effort on the part of the compiler is
certainly praiseworthy and shall go a long way in collecting and documenting
the work of the poet . Yet the benefits of this grand effort may not pass on to the persons who are not familiar with
Kashmiri script . For this ,
I would suggest that the book’s second edition should come with a CD
that has all the poetic contents in an Audio
form. Can’t we apply this
suggestion to all new Books on kashmiri poetry being Published anywhere . That is what was
suggested to me by so many young
kashmiris who want to know about their cultural heritage but feel handicapped for being unable read or write kashmiri .And every kashmiri lover must do Everything to enhance the reach of this impressive endeavor .
( Avtar Mota )
PS
(1)
Some photographs of the poet (from top to bottom) .The poet at Kheer Bhawani, the poet with Swami Lakshman Joo, the poet performing the Mekhala of his children and the poet at Mattan ,Kashmir.
!2)
AN EDITED VERSION OF THE ABOVE REVIEW WAS PUBLISHED IN DAILY EXCELSIOR JAMMU ON 26.2.2017..
HERE IS THE LINK...
http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/a-valuable-compilation/
A Valuable Compilation
Autar Mota
Year 2016 was Poet Dina Nath Nadim’s( 1916-1988 ) birth centenary. Expectation of Gala celebration by official Custodians of Art and culture were high. We also expected many social events by Non Governmental Agencies , Organizations, Clubs , and Groups engaged in the promotion and propagation of Art and culture in our State.
There existed an imperative need to remember a man who gave modern diction, style and scope to kashmiri Poetry . A need to recognize the efforts of a Man who dominated the kashmiri poetic Horizon for more than two decades . A man who broadened the canvas of kashmiri poetry and followed the footsteps of Mehjoor and Azad in freeing it from the clutches and grip of Leela / Sufiana genre . A Man who heralded Modernism in content and form by writing Blank verse , sonnets , Anecdotes, Haiku and operas in Kashmiri.
Alas ! Not much happened either in official arena or on Private platforms. And in this environment of despair , G R Hasarat Gadda has come with a New optimism . He brings a glimmer of hope for Nadim Lovers with Publication of his Book ” Me Chham Aash Pagahuch ” that has a variety of Popular and representative poems of Stalwart kashmiri poet. Sometimes Individual efforts surpass what otherwise should have come from Institutions meant for the same . And this effort by G R Hasarat Gadda is a perceptible example on this issue . Since Nadim had not been careful towards compiling and publishing his own work ( except Shuhul Kull ), this is perhaps the first collection of his poems that has arrived on the scene ;Much awaited and desired by lovers of his poetry.
I have personally observed many similarities Between Nadim and Bengali Rebel Poet Qazi Nazrul Islam . Both were brought up and nursed in poverty . Both had mastery in the field of Nazm / Kobita . Their verses come up with a gift of inherent music . Both have explored common themes such as exploitation ,love, freedom and humanity . Both were towering figures in spearheading a cultural renaissance by liberating poetry and literature from its medieval mould. The lone dissimilarity is sharp and painful. While Nazrul almost got what he rightly deserved for his contribution in the Literary arena of the subcontinent , Nadim did not get his due place even in his own land. For this, Kudos to Bengalis world over for not only recognizing and remembering their icons but also ensuring a respectable place for them in the corpus of “World Literature” . We kashmiris have also been unfair to another legend known as Abdul Ahad Azad. I have my doubts if any person remembers Noor Mohd. Roshan. It appears that we have always been so in dealing with our own Icons.
Coming to the book under review , I may inform that the book is written in kashmiri ( Nastalik ) script and has 376 pages that include about 36 pages for the details of poems within and two forewords. It has a detailed foreword by G R Hasarat Gadda and a brief one by Shantiveer kaul. The Book is dedicated to Mrs Padmavati Koul ( poet’s wife ) , who according to the compiler , devoted her entire life serving the poet. In his absorbing foreword , the compiler discusses Nadim right from his birth till death in a gripping manner . We come to know about Nadim’s school and college days followed by his struggle to earn a livelihood by opening a Private Academy ( NEW ERA ) . We also read details of his stints in teaching profession and finally settling down as Principal Lal Ded Memorial School at Badyaar Bala srinagar.
Starting with writing Hindi and English poems at the age of 17 , Naadim soon moved to kashmiri where he introduced several genres like Blank Verse , Sonnet Opera and haiku. This compiler has not been able to get his haiku Poems for compilation. Like a star , Nadim kept shining brighter and brighter on the literary Horizon of kashmir . The compiler informs that Nadim formally joined Communist party of India in 1950 and in the same year he was elected general secretary of Progressive writers association. He rubbed shoulders with towering Political leadership of the state yet for himself, he never desired or demanded any office of profit , special favour or Pecuniary advantage. He started his life as a teacher and inspite of brief interludes here and there , he served the Education Sector till his death.
The Compiler also informs that Nadim led the Cultural Front later cultural congress and then all state Cultural Conference. He was also elected Member of Sahitya Academy and had a brief stint in Government Job as Assistant Director Social Education ( 1965-1969) .
The compiler goes on to add that except Shuhul Kul , Nadim had not published any Book during his lifetime although he had written so much in all genres and forms much of which had remained unpublished .Accordingly, absence of any published Book , it was almost an impossible task for him to collect Nadim poems from Magazines and private Hands . Add to that, His friends and relations were far away and scattered . Finally much needed help came from Poet’s immediate family especially his sons Shantiveer kaul and Ahimsa Koul. This task kept him busy for almost an year involving extensive Travel and Search in Kashmir , Jammu and New Delhi. ” Shuhul Kul ” won him sahitya Academy award in 1986 . Nadim also received the prestigious Soviet land Nehru award in 1971.
It may be pertinent to mention that `Nadim was basically a poet of Nazm and accordingly the first section of the Book begins with his Popular and representative Poems ( more than 105 in number ). This section is a treat . It covers some of his best poems such as :
(1) Naara e shabab
(The slogan of the youth )
(2) Naarae inquilaab ( The slogan of the revolution )
(3) Graav (Complaint )
(4) Me vuchh Aead Subahunn
(I saw today Morning )
(5) Prutchhun Chhum
(I have to ask )
(6) Sonth Ta Harud
(Spring and autumn )
(7) Ba Geivaa Na Az
(I shall not sing Today )
(8) Me Chhum kaa’m Baaki
(I have so much pending )
(9) Me Chhum Aash Pagahaetch
(I am optmisitic about Tomorrow)
This effort on the part of the compiler is certainly praiseworthy and shall go a long way in collecting and documenting the work of the poet . Yet the benefits of this grand effort may not pass on to the persons who are not familiar with Kashmiri script . For this , I would suggest that the book’s second edition should come with a CD that has all the poetic contents in an Audio form. Can’t we apply this suggestion to all new Books on kashmiri poetry being Published anywhere . That is what was suggested to me by so many young kashmiris who want to know about their cultural heritage but feel handicapped for being unable read or write kashmiri .And every kashmiri lover must do Everything to enhance the reach of this impressive endeavor.
It has also been published in Greater Kashmir published from Srinagar..
I quote the link..
http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/opinion/a-dream-for-tomorrow/242541.html#disqus_thread
