Poetry is to live the soul of words with the breath of realization; This fragrance cannot be locked in the fist; wasim barelvi | Poetry is to live the soul of words with the breath of realization; This fragrance cannot be locked in the fist

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Dr. Wasim Barelvi.

‘Now-a-days some day is celebrated by some handover. A series is on. But poetry is a matter of being human and humane. Hearts throb everywhere, no matter how they speak, live in any country, the poetic creation there should be specially exchanged on this day.

On World Poetry Day, we have to think what will be the way through which the poetry which expresses other teachings can reach us right through translation…. Avinash Srivastava learned from him that why poetry is important and why it should be read, select excerpts-

On World Poetry Day, understand – what is poetry, why and when to read it

What is the difference between poetry and poetry?
Actually, every lion of ghazal is complete in its place. This is the quality of the couplets, which has been a part of Adabi traditions of Hindustan for centuries. Hindustaniyat is also such that she has the means to say big thing in less words.

The central idea or markazi thought inside the poem has to be used in reciting many lines. And she is also able to reach only a few special people. This is the difference between Ghazal’s poetry and poetry. Understand from this lion of mine – ‘What is said, where, how is it said, if it is salika, then everything is heard.’

Basically, what is poetry?
There are so many definitions of poetry that do not count. I think it is poetry to live the soul of words with the breath of realization. The soul of words is what is said, what is said, what is felt, that is poetry.

Why should a poem be read?
This is a small but big question. Therefore, read because the poem is a fragrance, it cannot be kept in a fist. The more the poem is connected to life, the more meaningful it will be in life.

When, how and where to read a poem?
Read it in such a way that it enters your heart. Where to read, the answer is – where to listen. And
Then read when you are going to know the skill of making an ear in front of you. It is not even a thing to listen to everyone.

Who can read the poem?
Have you heard poetry or poetry teaching academy? It teaches the grace of God, His grace. Neeraj Ji had said – Being a human is destiny and good luck being a poet. The poem has special mercy for the one above, which is called by you. In today’s time, there are two lines that describe the need of poetry.
Silence of the eyes will not endanger you,
Will have to see what will not be seen…!