ऐ वतन मेरे वतन

This composition by Josh Malihabadi touches the heart. Beautifully written by Josh Malihabadi, the nazm spreads the voice of nationalism which was prevalent in his time. While talking about independence struggle, we give sole to credit to our political leaders and sometimes forget the contribution of poets, authors and other common man of society. But, ironically these are the people who infused the idea of nationalism in common man. Although, Josh migrated to Pakistan in 1958 but that doesn't undervalue his contribution in India's freedom struggle. Josh's reputation was such that he was called Shaair-e-Inquilaab (Poet of the Revolution).

We often think that shayari, poetry is the work of those who are emotional and sometimes weak. But, that is not true. Importance of literature in any nation's awakening is of paramount importance.

Bringing you Josh Malihabadi's composition ऐ वतन मेरे वतन. If it doesn't touches somebody's heart, then probably he has stone in his chest instead of heart.


ऐ वतन मेरे वतन रूह - ए - रवानी - एहरा
ऐ की ज़र्रों में तेरे बू - ए - चमन रंग - ए - बहार |

रेज़ - ए - अल्वास के तेरे खासो - खाशाक में है
हड्डियाँ अपने बुजुर्गों के तेरे खाक में हैं |

तुझसे मुँह मोड़कर मुँह अपना दिखायेंगे कहाँ
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