6 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) by
Brij Narain Chakbast
1882-1926,
Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh)
Brij Narain Chakbast Biography
Brij Narayan Chakbast was a prominent Indian poet, lawyer, and a leading figure in the world of Urdu literature. Born on January 19, 1882, in Faizabad, he moved to Lucknow at an early age following his father’s untimely death. Lucknow’s rich cultural and literary heritage significantly influenced his creative pursuits.
Chakbast was a devout Hindu, yet his poetry transcended religious boundaries, capturing themes of patriotism, humanism, and communal harmony. His works reflect a seamless blend of traditional Urdu poetic forms with the contemporary spirit of the Indian freedom movement. He often used Urdu nazms and ghazals to express his deep love for India, making him one of the early pioneers of patriotic Urdu poetry.
As a lawyer by profession, Chakbast was known for his integrity and eloquence. Despite his legal career, he remained deeply committed to literature, contributing to prominent journals and participating in literary gatherings (mushairas). His notable works include Subah-e-Watan, a patriotic poem that earned him widespread acclaim.
Chakbast passed away at the young age of 44 on February 12, 1926, but his legacy endures as a symbol of unity and cultural confluence. His poetry continues to inspire generations with its progressive ideals and profound artistry.
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unhen ye fikr hai har dam
nayi tarz-e-jafaa kya hai
hamein ye shauq hai
dekhen sitam ki intehaa kya hai
they worry day and night about
inventing new methods of cruelty
while we are passionately keen
to see the limits of their tyranny
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rahegi aab-o-hava mein
khayaal ki bijli
bahaar-e-aalam-e-faani
rahe, rahe na rahe
the lightning of thought
shall remain forever
whether the beauty of this
fleeting world stays or fades away
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gunahgaaron mein shaamil hain
gunahon se naheen waaqif
saza ko jaante hain hum
khuda jaane khataa kya hai
we are counted among the sinners
not aware what the sins are
we know what the punishment is
god only knows what the crime is
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sinners
tobepresent
aware of, familiar
punishment
god
mistake
Theme: Friends, Family & Community (117)
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bulbul ki tarah
shor machaate hain raat din
jo aashna-e-lazzat-e-
dard-e-nihaan nahin
like birds, they
make noise, night and day
those who are not familiar
with the sweet pangs of separation
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nightingale
pleasure, joy, delight
make noise
familiar, friend, beloved
separation, hidden, secret
Theme: Loneliness, Solitude & Grief (101)
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5 / 6: Brij Narain Chakbast
agar dard-e-mohabbat se
na insaan aashna hota
na kuchh marne ka gham hota
na jeene ka maza hota
if one is not familiar
with the pain of love
he feels neither the sadness
of death nor the joy of life
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Theme: Life, Living & Dying (114)
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6 / 6: Brij Narain Chakbast
peeta hun woh mai
nasha utarta naheen jis ka
khaali naheen hota hai
woh paimaana hai mera
i drink that spirit
whose high never wears off
it never empties
that cup of mine
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