Pathar
Ret se but na bana ai mere achchhe fankar
Ek lamhe ko thahar main tujhe patthar la dun
Main tere samne ambar laga dun lekin
Kaun se rang ka patthar tere kaam aaega
Surkh patthar jise dil kahti hai be-dil duniya
Ya wo pathrai hui aankh ka nila patthar
Jis mein sadiyon ke tahayyur ke pade hon dore
Kya tujhe ruh ke patthar ki zarurat hogi
Jis pe haq baat bhi patthar ki tarah girti hai
Ek wo patthar hai jo kahlata hai tahzib-e-safed
Us ke marmar mein siyah khun jhalak jata hai
Ek insaf ka patthar bhi to hota hai magar
Hath mein tesha-e-zar ho to wo hath aata hai
Jitne meyar hain is daur ke sab patthar hain
Jitni aqdar hain is daur ki sab patthar hain
Sabza o gul bhi hawa aur faza bhi patthar
Mera ilham tera zehn-e-rasa bhi patthar
Is zamane mein to har fan ka nishan patthar hai
Hath patthar hain tere meri zaban patthar hai
Ret se but na bana ai mere achchhe fankar
پتھر
ریت سے بت نہ بنا اے مرے اچھے فن کار
ایک لمحے کو ٹھہر میں تجھے پتھر لا دوں
میں ترے سامنے انبار لگا دوں لیکن
کون سے رنگ کا پتھر ترے کام آئے گا
سرخ پتھر جسے دل کہتی ہے بے دل دنیا
یا وہ پتھرائی ہوئی آنکھ کا نیلا پتھر
جس میں صدیوں کے تحیر کے پڑے ہوں ڈورے
کیا تجھے روح کے پتھر کی ضرورت ہوگی
جس پہ حق بات بھی پتھر کی طرح گرتی ہے
اک وہ پتھر ہے جو کہلاتا ہے تہذیب سفید
اس کے مرمر میں سیہ خون جھلک جاتا ہے
ایک انصاف کا پتھر بھی تو ہوتا ہے مگر
ہاتھ میں تیشۂ زر ہو تو وہ ہاتھ آتا ہے
جتنے معیار ہیں اس دور کے سب پتھر ہیں
جتنی اقدار ہیں اس دور کی سب پتھر ہیں
سبزہ و گل بھی ہوا اور فضا بھی پتھر
میرا الہام ترا ذہن رسا بھی پتھر
اس زمانے میں تو ہر فن کا نشاں پتھر ہے
ہاتھ پتھر ہیں ترے میری زباں پتھر ہے
ریت سے بت نہ بنا اے مرے اچھے فن کار
Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi
Critical Appreciation:پتھر
Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, a renowned Urdu poet, created the profound and reflective poem "Pathar." Qasmi dives into the layered symbolism of stones in this lyrical song, examining their value in diverse circumstances. He creates complex metaphors with his superb use of words, inspiring reflection, and intellectual research.
The poet starts by warning a skilled artist not to create an idol out of the sand. Instead, he fashions a stone, declaring his wish to turn a fleeting moment into eternity. The poet's desire to preserve the essence of fleeting beauty and encapsulate it within the permanence of stone sets the tone for the poem in this opening verse.
Then Qasmi muses over the kind of stone that would be most appropriate for this use. He wonders if it ought to be a red stone, signifying an emotionless heart in an emotionless world, or a blue stone, likened to a tear-stained eye. The poet suggests that stones can represent both coldness and melancholy while examining the contrast between desire and apathy through the use of these striking pictures.
In the verses that follow, Qasmi explores the tremendous depth of a stone, highlighting its capacity to hold ages of history and amazing tales. He wonders if the artist's creation really needs a stone that has been filled with soul energy. The poet's reflection on the actual nature of art and the function of the artist in capturing the essence of humanity is revealed by this introspective question.
The poet then introduces the idea of a stone that represents the innocence of white culture while also concealing darkness. The startling and thought-provoking image of black blood pouring from its marble surface symbolizes the ominous shadows that lurk underneath seemingly perfect exteriors. The inherent inconsistencies and complexities of society's standards and cultural values are discussed through the use of this metaphor.
The topic of justice is considered by Qasmi in the verse that follows. He says that while justice, like a stone, can exist in its purest form, it is only effective in the hands of someone who has a golden sword. This comparison highlights the importance of strength and authority in the execution of justice, highlighting the demand for proportion and honesty in the goal of a just society.
The poet then says that all forms of art today bear the imprint of stone, expanding his horizons. The poet's judgment that art has lost its organic and fluid character and has changed into something rigid and unyielding is reflected in this broad assertion. The poet's closing couplet, in which he claims that his words are as hard as stone and resonate with the silent strength that stones possess, is a moving reflection on his own medium.
"Pathar" is a thorough investigation of the symbolic meaning of stones, exploring their complexity and capacity of capture human feelings and experiences. Through magnificent imagery and thought-provoking metaphors, Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi challenges readers to think about the complicated interaction between permanence and transience, love and apathy, and the seemingly impervious surfaces. This poem shows evidence of Qasmi's expert craftsmanship and his capacity to express important ideas through Urdu poetry.پتھر
