Saint Poet
Madsudhan Razdan
Saint
Poet Madsudhan Razdan
by Vaikunth Razdan
Kashmir the abode of Shiva and Shakti has
given birth to many saints, seers, sofis and
poets. In the field of literature, especially in
spiritual poetry, we have seen works of Lelded,
Nund Reshi, Permanand
Krishan Joo Razdan,
Shamas Faqir etc who maintained high values of
humanity among general masses through their
poetry. These were the real torch bearers of the
society and gained reputation by words and deeds.
Among this galaxy of knowledge and piety we have a
famous saint poet Swami Madsudhan Razdan of
Srinagar- Kashmir who lived from 1912 AD to 1969
AD. Swami Ji being a mystic poet composed poems in
vachun form generally and expressed his
experiences of spiritual life and understanding in
lyrical style. Though his poetry collection was
not published earlier as most of his works were
destroyed due to turmoil and exodus from the
valley. The remaining saved writings have been
collected/composed in the shape of a book named as
“Madhuriya Gira” meaning sweet voice. The same has
been released on 23rd April’2002. The
Book has been appreciated by Kashmiri scholars and
men of letters.
After studying his
poetry, it is observed that swami Jee preached
universal brotherhood, non-violence, love for all,
peaceful co-existence and human values along with
the devotional path of life. These are the values
which mostly the Kashmiri Saint Poets have put in
their poetical versions. The life of Swami Jee was
a symbol of sacrifice, devotion and selfless
service for mankind. Like all other poets of
Kashmir, he was apostle of Sufi and saint culture
with reverence to all deities’ viz., Shiva and
Shakti, Krishna, Ram, Ganpati and surya. This
conclusion comes into light by studying his poem
“Hay Chandrasekhar Kor Ma Cha Soot Az Vaach
Bandhan” means O Chandrasekhar, Lord Shiva I have
tied myself with you today by surrendering unto
thyself. Or “By concentrating one’s mind unto
thee, the sources of his being can be found by a
devotee.
Born in 1912 AD at
Nai-Sarak, Srinagar-Kashmir, Swami Madsudhan
Razdan passed matriculation in 1934 AD and was
appointed in Ordnance Deptt. Observing him as
averse to the world, he was married to Smt.
Shobavati of Ganpatyar, but who could stop the
hight and might of the almighty, Smt Shobavati
passed away only after five years of her marriage.
Later on he left his job and went to Bandipora
(Kashmir) to meditate in the jungles of
Chiternaar.By persuasions of one of his friends
Sh.Ved Lal Kaul of Kalusa, Bandipora, he agreed to
come down from the hills of Chiternaar and stay in
a temple known as Shaardabal Mandir at Kalusa,
Bandipora. Thereafter he spent his life in
religious places and practiced Yoga. He adopted
poetry as medium to profess and propagate his
experiences about the mortal world. He wrote his
poetry in five volumes and himself named his
writings as “Madhurya Gira”.Most of his works got
gutted due to the turmoil and exodus from the
valley. However a part of it could be saved and
published in the shape of a book released on
23-04-2002. He left his mortal body on 14th
November 1969 Kartic Shukla Paksh Shishti after
spending 57 years of precious life in the valley
of piety and poetry.
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Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 23:
Two books of renowned Kashmiri poets and
writers Vith-i-hind Aalav, written by Mr S N
Bhat Halim and Madhurya-Gira of Late
Madhusudhan Razdan were released at a simple
but impressive function here this evening.
The
function was organized by Kashmiri Bhasha Evam
Samskriti Pratishthan (Samprati) and Prof T N
Riana who was the chief guest released the
books. The function was presided over by Mr
Arjan Dev Majboor, a well known poet and
writer.
Two papers
each were read on the books of Halim and
Razdhan. While Prof A N Dhar and Mohan Lal
Aash read the papers on the book of Halim, the
papers on Late Razdhan’s book were read by Mr
Tej Rawal , Station Director A l R Kathua and
Mr Talashi.
Reading
the paper on Madhu-sudhan Razdhan’s book,
Madhurya-Gira, Mr Rawal said his poetry
revolves round the spiritual philosophy.
Throwing
light on different aspects of his poetry and
the book he said his all poems have a
philosophical touch having lucid and simple
language.
He also
hailed the contribution of Mr Vaikunth Nath
Razdan in preserving the literary treasure of
his father. He said Late Razdhan’s poetry
takes us close to the Bhakti bhajans of
Krishna Joo Razdan and Parmanand.
He however
stressed that the book be also published in
Nastaliq script. The paper of Mr Talashi on
this book was however, read by Mr R L Jawhar
in his absentia who also compered the
programme.
Prof Raina
while paying tributes to both the writers also
congratulated the Samprati and other Kashmiri
intellectuals for their involvement in
rejuvenating this language.
Earlier Mr
V N Razdan son of Later Madhusudhan Razdan
also threw light on the life history of his
father and his contribution to Bhakti Movement
or Sophism in Kashmir. On the occasion Mr
Halim also read one poem from his book.
The vote of
thanks was presented by Dr R L Bhat while Prof
R L Shant gave the introductory address.
Among
others who were present on the occasion
include Dr K L Chowdhary, Dr Aghnishkhar, Dr
Nirmal Vinod, G R Hasrat Gahda, Mrs Bimla
Raina, Girja Kaul, J N Sagar, Mr Kanwal,
Ramesh Hangloo, K K Raina, Brij Nath Hali, M L
Kemo, P L Sudeshi
and P.L.
Hatash. |
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