This Veer Rasa Poetry, सितारों से पूछो, is the first post on my website tagged to this theme. As I delve deeper into the world of poetry, I now feel more confident about tagging my work to specific and clear themes.
Navras
Overall, as you might know, Rasa’s respresent the nine emotions (Navras) described in Natya Shastra. Altogether, these rasas represent a multitude of emotions ranging from love, anger, hate, friendship, disgust, peace, fear, wonder etc. Similarly, Veer Rasa is one among those and represents the sentiment of courage, heroism or bravery.
This poetry below is an expression of courage, a salute to people who thrive despite challenges and barriers and never give up. It also celebrates the courage to be different from the society that appreciates conformity. New thoughts will never be allowed to flourish and gain acceptance if not for some among us to challenge with intent and keep persisting!
It’s unlikely that someone is courageous by default. At times, this niche virtue is instilled by the environment and at other times, it is nurtured in the company of courageous people.
Given that courage is misunderstood often, I always remember a quote I once read:
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen!
Hope you enjoy reading this!
Here it goes: Veer Rasa Poetry, सितारों से पूछो
सर उठाकर जीता हूँ कायर ज़माने में कैसे
कंधा मिलाकर खड़े निडर मेरे यारों से पूछो
क्या अहमियत है उनकी हासिल किए हैं मुकाम जो
मेरी तरफ देख कर जलने वालों से पूछो
मानता नहीं मैं क्यूँ रिवाज़ों के रिवाज़ को
पढ़ी जो किताबें मैंने उनके लेखकों से पूछो
आता कहां से है ज़िद्दी जिगर चट्टान सा
मेरी मां और पंजाब की मिट्टी में पलने वालों से पूछो
किसकी शह पर करते हूँ अक्सर मौत से बगावत
रब ने जड़े मेरी किस्मत में जो उन सितारों से पूछो
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