Photography
In this blog, I have put some photographs that are taken by me.
"Ye Khel Kya Hai" by Zaved Akhtar
"Ye Khel Kya Hai"
मिरे मुख़ालिफ़ ने चाल चल दी है
और अब
मेरी चाल के इंतिज़ार में है
मगर मैं कब से
सफ़ेद-ख़ानों
सियाह-ख़ानों में रक्खे
काले सफ़ेद मोहरों को देखता हूँ
मैं सोचता हूँ
ये मोहरे क्या हैं
अगर मैं समझूँ
के ये जो मोहरे हैं
सिर्फ़ लकड़ी के हैं खिलौने
तो जीतना क्या है हारना क्या
न ये ज़रूरी
न वो अहम है
अगर ख़ुशी है न जीतने की
न हारने का ही कोई ग़म है
तो खेल क्या है
मैं सोचता हूँ
जो खेलना है
तो अपने दिल में यक़ीन कर लूँ
ये मोहरे सच-मुच के बादशाह ओ वज़ीर
सच-मुच के हैं प्यादे
और इन के आगे है
दुश्मनों की वो फ़ौज
रखती है जो कि मुझ को तबाह करने के
सारे मंसूबे
सब इरादे
मगर ऐसा जो मान भी लूँ
तो सोचता हूँ
ये खेल कब है
ये जंग है जिस को जीतना है
ये जंग है जिस में सब है जाएज़
कोई ये कहता है जैसे मुझ से
ये जंग भी है
ये खेल भी है
ये जंग है पर खिलाड़ियों की
ये खेल है जंग की तरह का
मैं सोचता हूँ
जो खेल है
इस में इस तरह का उसूल क्यूँ है
कि कोई मोहरा रहे कि जाए
मगर जो है बादशाह
उस पर कभी कोई आँच भी न आए
वज़ीर ही को है बस इजाज़त
कि जिस तरफ़ भी वो चाहे जाए
मैं सोचता हूँ
जो खेल है
इस में इस तरह उसूल क्यूँ है
पियादा जो अपने घर से निकले
पलट के वापस न जाने पाए
मैं सोचता हूँ
अगर यही है उसूल
तो फिर उसूल क्या है
अगर यही है ये खेल
तो फिर ये खेल क्या है
मैं इन सवालों से जाने कब से उलझ रहा हूँ
मिरे मुख़ालिफ़ ने चाल चल दी है
और अब मेरी चाल के इंतिज़ार में है |
Analysis / Interpretation :
मिरे मुख़ालिफ़ ने चाल चल दी है
और अब
मेरी चाल के इंतिज़ार में है |
A poem by Zaved Akhtar.
This poem at first read looks like a poem about a game of Chess. In the game of chess, there are 2 players. In this poem, the poet says my opponent already took his/her turn now they are waiting for my turn.
मगर मैं कब से
सफ़ेद-ख़ानों
सियाह-ख़ानों में रक्खे
काले सफ़ेद मोहरों को देखता हूँ
मैं सोचता हूँ
ये मोहरे क्या हैं |
White and Black color is the color of the chessboard.
But here 'Black and White' represent Evil and Good or also we can say it represents two types of human personality. 'Mohare' represents a normal human.
अगर मैं समझूँ
के ये जो मोहरे हैं
सिर्फ़ लकड़ी के हैं खिलौने
तो जीतना क्या है हारना क्या
न ये ज़रूरी
न वो अहम है |
At first sight, it looks like a game winning and defeating are not as much as important. For
Here the meaning of 'Lakadike Khilone' this word is for 'Mohare'. That we can say a person is alive but their presence is like a lifeless thing.
अगर ख़ुशी है न जीतने की
न हारने का ही कोई ग़म है |
तो खेल क्या है |
It looks like there is no happiness about winning nor any sadness about defeating.
A human who is become like a 'Lakadi' (wood) for those for nothing is important. They don't care what is wrong happening around them.
मैं सोचता हूँ
जो खेलना है
तो अपने दिल में यक़ीन कर लूँ
ये मोहरे सच-मुच के बादशाह ओ वज़ीर
सच-मुच के हैं प्यादे
Here if a normal human being decided them selves as a 'Badasah' (king) and Wazir ( वह जो बादशाह को रियासत के प्रबंध में सलाह या सहायता दे। मंत्री, अमात्य, दीवान). If a person belive in his/her own self they can fight against bad idology.
और इन के आगे है
दुश्मनों की वो फ़ौज
रखती है जो कि मुझ को तबाह करने के
सारे मंसूबे
सब इरादे
मगर ऐसा जो मान भी लूँ
तो सोचता हूँ
Here Dushman (Enemy) is those who are in a power and not allowed to act and speak againstthemselvess.
ये खेल कब है
ये जंग है जिस को जीतना है |
ये जंग है जिस में सब है जाएज़
कोई ये कहता है जैसे मुझ से
ये जंग भी है |
ये खेल भी है |
'Zang'(Battle) for whom they are not in power they try to stay against the power and in a fever of truth. 'Khel' (Game) for those who are in power for them this type of people is like a PAWN.
(Pawn First things first - this piece is pronounced P-A-W-N. Not prawn. The pawn is the foot soldier – it can only move one space at a time (except for the beginning where it can move two spaces) and it can’t move backward.)
मैं सोचता हूँ
जो खेल है
इस में इस तरह का उसूल क्यूँ है
कि कोई मोहरा रहे कि जाए
मगर जो है बादशाह
उस पर कभी कोई आँच भी न आए
वज़ीर ही को है बस इजाज़त
कि जिस तरफ़ भी वो चाहे जाए |
It looks like a rule of Chess, but it's a political satire.
In a monarchy, a king is always saved by PAWN. and they use by the king for their selfish purpose. In a democracy some people on the hierarchy they are behaving like that.
मैं सोचता हूँ
जो खेल है
इस में इस तरह उसूल क्यूँ है
पियादा जो अपने घर से निकले
पलट के वापस न जाने पाए
मैं सोचता हूँ
अगर यही है उसूल
तो फिर उसूल क्या है
अगर यही है ये खेल
तो फिर ये खेल क्या है |
Sometimes the rule is only for those who are not in power. But those who are in power don't follow any rules.
This is a satire, a government, and those who are in power do things for the sake of their own profit and benefit.
And those who are not n power if they try to SAY or do something against them always face big problems and may ruin their lives.
मैं इन सवालों से जाने कब से उलझ रहा हूँ
मिरे मुख़ालिफ़ ने चाल चल दी है
और अब मेरी चाल के इंतिज़ार में है |
A person is thinking about this all the brutal things of the contemporary situation. If he/she takes any step again their opponent (those who are in power), the result may defeat his/her.
Metaphor :
Chess is a metaphor.
Personification :
'Mohare' - Human
'Pyada'(Pawn) - A normal person who is against power.
Symbol :
Black and White: Evil and Good, Personality type
Overall meaning:
Interpretation on "Breath"
Patience
This blog is in response to the Interpretation challenge on the play "Breath" by Samuel Beckett.
I gave a title to my play "patience".
This play is based on the current scenario of competitive exams. many times paper leaks and its effect a lot to the life of youth and their family as well as the nation.
I've tried to add many symbols in this play that directly or indirectly represent the situation. In this play, I've used things that are easily available surrounding me.
You can give your own interpretation of this play in this blog's comment section or as well as in the comment section of the YouTube video.
Absurd :
In literature, the absurd often takes the form of bizarre or surreal scenarios and events and emphasizes the human struggle to find meaning and purpose in an inherently meaningless world.
Meaninglessness :
The concept of meaninglessness is central to the philosophy of existentialism, which posits that life has no inherent meaning and that individuals must create their own meaning and purpose through their experiences, choices, and relationships. In this view, meaninglessness can lead to feelings of anxiety and despair, but it can also be seen as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. The search for meaning in a meaningless world is a common theme in literature, philosophy, and the arts.
To watch more interpretations of this play by students and others then go through the blog of dr. Dilip Barad sir. Link to Teacher's blog
Robert Frost's poems
"Mending Walls" and "Briches" poems by Robert Frost
Robert Frost :
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet and playwright. He is considered one of the most prominent and well-known poets of the 20th century and is recognized for his realist style and use of rural settings and traditional forms in his poetry. He won four Pulitzer Prizes for poetry and is best known for works such as "The Road Not Taken," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," and "Mending Wall." Frost's works often explore universal themes of life, death, and the human experience, and his accessible style has made his poems widely read and studied.
Robert Frost was born in San Francisco, California in 1874. His family moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts when he was 11 years old. He attended Dartmouth College but dropped out after only a few months. He worked various jobs, including teaching and journalism, before moving to England in 1912 to focus on his writing.
In England, Frost met and was influenced by other contemporary poets, including Rupert Brooke and Edward Thomas. He published his first book of poetry, "A Boy's Will," in 1913, and it was well received by critics. He returned to the United States in 1915 and continued to write and publish poetry, eventually becoming one of America's most famous poets.
Frost was married to Elinor Miriam White, with whom he had six children. He was awarded four Pulitzer Prizes for poetry and was also appointed Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1958. He died in Boston in 1963 at the age of 88. Throughout his life, Frost was known for his dry wit and practical, down-to-earth approach to life and literature, which is reflected in his poetry.
Mending Walls :
The poem describes a speaker's annual ritual of repairing a wall that separates his property from his neighbor's, and reflects on the idea of boundaries and the purpose of walls. The speaker muses on the absurdity of the wall, as it serves no practical purpose, yet he and his neighbor continue to maintain it each year.
The poem is often interpreted as a commentary on human relationships and the ways in which people create and maintain barriers between each other, both physically and emotionally. Through its vivid imagery and poignant questions, "Mending Wall" challenges the reader to consider the purpose and meaning of walls and boundaries, and the impact they have on our lives.
Concept of this poem : Theme
The main point of Robert Frost's "Mending Wall" is that walls and boundaries can act as physical and emotional barriers between people, which can limit communication and understanding. The speaker reflects on the annual ritual of repairing a wall between his property and his neighbor's, and questions the purpose and meaning of the wall.
The poem's central theme is the idea of boundaries and their impact on human relationships. The wall serves as a symbol for the ways in which people create and maintain barriers between each other. The speaker muses on the absurdity of the wall, as it serves no practical purpose, yet he and his neighbor continue to maintain it each year. This act of upkeep serves to reinforce the idea of the wall as a physical barrier between the two properties.
At the same time, the speaker recognizes the importance of community and the value of shared experiences in bringing people together. Despite the fact that the wall serves no practical purpose, the speaker and his neighbor engage in an annual ritual of repairing it together. This act of shared labor highlights the need for unity and cooperation in society.
The poem raises questions about the nature of walls and boundaries, and their impact on human relationships. Through its vivid imagery and poignant questions, "Mending Wall" encourages the reader to reflect on the purpose and meaning of walls and boundaries in their own lives and in society at large.
Rhyming Scheme :
The rhyming scheme of Robert Frost's poem "Mending Wall" is a loosely structured pattern of alternate rhyme, with the rhyme scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF GG. This means that the first and second lines of each stanza rhyme with each other, as do the third and fourth lines. The rhyming words in the poem are chosen carefully to create a sense of balance and structure, while also allowing for a certain degree of freedom and unpredictability.
Frost's use of rhyme in "Mending Wall" reinforces the poem's themes of boundaries and stability, as the rhyme patterns serve to provide a sense of structure and containment, while also suggesting the idea of balance and symmetry. The loose rhyme scheme also allows Frost to create a conversational tone, making the poem more accessible and relatable to the reader. The rhyming words also serve to emphasize key ideas and themes, helping to drive home the poem's central message about the purpose and meaning of walls and boundaries.
Birches
"Birches" is a poem by American poet Robert Frost, first published in 1916 in his collection "Mountain Interval." The poem is one of Frost's most famous works and is considered a classic of 20th-century American poetry. It is a meditation on childhood, nature, and the power of imagination, and features Frost's signature use of rural New England landscapes as a backdrop for his reflections on life and human experience. The poem is known for its imaginative description of the speaker's experiences climbing and bending birches, which serves as a metaphor for the idea of bending but not breaking under the weight of life's challenges.
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Robert Frost’s “Birches” : A Visual Interpretation by Julian Peters |
Theme :
The theme of "Birches" by Robert Frost can be summarized as follows:
- Childhood memories :
The poem reflects on the speaker's childhood memories of climbing birches and playing in the woods.
- Nature as a source of solace :
The speaker finds comfort and peace in the natural world, particularly in the birches.
- Escaping reality :
The act of climbing the birches is seen as a way of temporarily escaping the difficulties of adult life.
- The power of imagination :
The poem explores the idea that imagination can shape our perceptions of reality and provide a source of comfort and escape.
- The passage of time :
The poem also reflects on the inevitability of aging and the passage of time.
- The cycle of life and death :
The image of the birches bending but not breaking is seen as a metaphor for the resilience of life in the face of adversity.
Overall, the theme of "Birches" is the interplay between imagination and reality, and how nature and childhood experiences can provide comfort and solace in the face of life's challenges.
Symbol :
- Birches :
The birches symbolize the resilience of life and the ability to bend but not break under the weight of life's challenges. They also symbolize childhood memories and the power of imagination.
- Climbing the birches :
The act of climbing the birches symbolizes escape from reality and the pursuit of a more imaginative and carefree state of mind.
- Ice-storms :
The ice-storms symbolize the harsh realities of life, such as adversity and the passage of time, and the way these forces can shape and transform us.
- The woods :
The woods symbolize the natural world and the peace and comfort it can provide.
- Swinging birches :
The image of the birches swinging back and forth is a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and the way it can bring us both joy and sorrow.
Overall, the symbols in "Birches" serve to reinforce the themes of the poem and deepen our understanding of the speaker's reflections on childhood, nature, and the power of imagination.
(Words 1245,Images 04, Videos 04)
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