Surjit Patar is one of the most iconic poets Punjab has seen. His writings have been a perennial source of wisdom for the readers for more than 4 decades now.
Perhaps it is the intelligibility of his words amalgamated with his great philosophical depth that has made Patar timeless.
He seems to be living the adage, “An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way.”
Another reason why Patar is highly regarded among intellectuals is that his works cover the entire spectrum of emotions. He can be intimidatingly philosophical and heartbreakingly tearful in one part and full of immutable hope in the next.
Patar is well known for several of his works such as Hawa Vich Likhe Harf (Words written in the Air), Patjhar Di Pazeb (Anklet of Autumn), Hanere Vich Sulagdi Varnmala (Words Smouldering in the Dark), Birkh Arz Kare(Thus Spoke the Tree), Lafzaan Di Dargah (Shrine of Words), Surzameen (Music Land).
I picked up Patar for the very first time when I heard the news of him returning his Padma Shri Award (the 4th highest Civilian Award in India) due to the callous attitude of the Indian government towards the protesting farmers.
And, I must tell you, I’m literally blown away by the profundity of his words and at the same time feeling guilty for being oblivious to his works for so long.
To show my respect for this legendary poet, here I’ve curated a list of 15 of his hard-hitting lines that talk about Life, Love, and everything in between.
Here we go:
#1:
Umar De Raste Honge, Rishteyan Da Siyaal Hovega,
Koyi Kavita Di Satar Hovegi, Je Hor Na Koi Naal Hovega.
#2:
Tereya Raahan Te Goorhhi Shhaa Taa Ban Sakda Haan Main,
Manneya Sooraj De Raaste Nu Badal Sakda Nahi.
#3:
Chaar Ku Bande Chhadd Lai Modhha Den Lyi,
Enaa v Sach Naa Bol ke Kalla Reh Jaave.
#4:
Balda Birkh Ha, Khatam Ha, Bas Shaam Tak Ha,
Fir Vi Kise Bahaar Di Karda Udeek Ha.
#5:
Dosti Ki, Dushmani Ki, Zindagi Ki, Maut Ki,
Jad Nazar Badli Teri, Sab Barabar Ho Gya.
#6:
Tu Mainu Mitti Banaya Taa Ehh Asees V De,
Main Uggde Beej Nu Khirhde Gulaab Tak Dekhan.
#7:
Kinna Haan Tere Kol Te Kinna Tethon Door Main,
Mainu Taa Ehna Zarrba Te Takseema Ne Khaa Lya.
#8:
Issto Wadh Hor Ki Hoyu Bhayanak Haadsa,
Aadmi Nu Milda Hai Aadmi – Darr Darr Ke.
#9:
Main Taa Nahi Rahaanga, Mere Geet Rehn Ge,
Paani Ne Mere Geet, Main Paani Te Leek Haan.
#10:
Taahni To Digg Ke Kar Lyi Ikk Full Ne KhudKushi,
Kaagaz De Full Jadon De Shar-e-Aam Vikan Lagg Pye.
#11:
Main Raahan Te Nahi Turda,
Main Turda Haan Taa Raah Ban De.
#12:
Eh Koi Geet Nahi a,
Naa Hi Koyi Gazal,
Te Naa Hi Kise Kavita Di Koyi Adhoori Satar Hai,
Eh Taa Tere Tak Paunchn Lyi Laffzaan Da Pull Jeha Hai .
#13:
Khauff c Ik Hor Hi Sansaar Vich Gumm Jaan Da,
Iss Lyi Main Man De Wich Gehra Utar Sakeya Nahi.
#14:
Baahro Chup Haan Kabraa Waangu,
Andar Haal Duhaayi Haan Main,
Tarzzaa Di Thaa Dhuuyan Niklle,
Ik Dhukhdi Shehnaayi Haan Main.
#15:
Pehlan Bachpan, Fer Jawaani, Ferr Arthi Jaawe,
Aadmi Apne Ghar Cho Nikal Jaanda ae Hauli Hauli.
Surjit Patar:
Recommended Reading List
1. Hawa Vich Likhe Harf (Words written in the Air),
2. Patjhar Di Pazeb (Anklet of Autumn),
3. Birkh Arz Kare (Thus Spoke the Tree),
4. Lafzaan Di Dargah (Shrine of Words)
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That’s all we have for today. Thanks a lot for tuning in to HappinessDhaba. Do let me know your views on these in the comment section. And, don’t forget to add more to the list.
Signing off with my favorite words.
Zindagi Zindabad!
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