
यह कविता जीवन और मृत्यु के बीच की उस क्षणभंगुर दूरी को दर्शाती है जहाँ इंसान अपने अस्तित्व पर विचार करता है।
मौत का सामना करते हुए भी कवि जीवन की सुंदरता, अपनत्व और नई शुरुआत का संदेश देता है। अंत में सपना जीवन की सच्चाई में बदल जाता है — जहाँ भय नहीं, केवल नई उम्मीदें हैं।
“मौत और ज़िंदगी की मुलाकात”
घोर अँधेरा और सामने मौत खड़ी थी,
मुझे देख कर वह थोड़ी सी हँसी थी।
ना उससे लड़ने का मेरा इरादा था,
ना आज उससे मिलने का वादा था ।
रास्ता रोककर वो खड़ी हो गई,
मानो ज़िंदगी से भी बड़ी हो गई।
उसे देख कर मैं भी घबरा गया
सोचा, क्या मेरे सफ़र का अंत आ गया ?
मौत से अनजान था जीवन का सफ़र,
खुशियों के गीत में थे उम्मीदों के स्वर।
जी भर जिया हूँ, मैं क्यों डरूँ उन से,
जाना ही है तो क्यों न जाऊँ मन से।
प्यार मुझे अजनबियों से इतना मिला,
मन हल्का है उन से कोई गीला न रहा।
वैसे, दर्द अपनों से बहुत पाया है ,
पर उन दर्दों को भी मैंने अपनाया है |
हाँ, एक दिन तो सबको जाना है,
हर नाव यहाँ भँवरों का मेहमान है।
ज़िंदगी जी लो यहाँ हँसी-खुशी से,
जो तूफानो को झेला वही महान है
अचानक नींद टूटा अँधेरा रोशनी में बदल गया,
पत्नी की आवाज़ सुन मैं भी संभाल गया ।
वो बोली—“उठो, अब सपनों से बाहर आओ”,
नई उम्मीदों के साथ ज़िंदगी का लुफ्त उठाओ |
(विजय वर्मा)
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I translated your Hindi poem to English and here is my observation!
A profoundly moving poem! It masterfully captures the universal human dance between the contemplation of mortality and the fierce, beautiful will to live. The transition from the terrifying, yet accepted, encounter with Death to the gentle awakening by a wife’s voice is simply breathtaking. It reminds us that even in our darkest moments of fear and introspection, life calls us back with simple, powerful anchors of love and hope. The message is timeless: to live fully, embrace both joy and pain, and always find the strength to welcome a new dawn. Truly inspiring!🤝
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Thank you so much for your deeply thoughtful and heartwarming reflection! 🌹
Your words beautifully capture the very essence of what I wished to convey — the fragile yet resilient balance between life and death, fear and faith, despair and renewal.
I’m truly moved by how you felt the emotional transition from darkness to light, from silence to the gentle call of love. Indeed, life’s greatest strength lies in its quiet reminders — that even after the longest night, dawn always finds its way back. Your appreciation means a lot! 🙏✨
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Thank you for translating.
Great share, sir.
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“Thank you so much.❤️
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Your kind words truly mean a lot!”
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My pleasure. 😊
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Good morning.
Have a nice day.
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very nice .
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Thank you so much.
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I think we all contemplate our own mortality from time to time and that is a good thing. Not sure I want to see it in a dream, but as you say, our passing is inevitable. Have a wonderful day. Allan
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Thank you so much, Allan, for sharing such a thoughtful perspective. 🌿
You’re absolutely right — reflecting on our mortality, though often unsettling, helps us cherish life more deeply and live with greater intention.
Dreams like these, even if a bit haunting, sometimes remind us of the beauty and impermanence of our journey. Wishing you a peaceful and fulfilling day ahead, my friend. 🌞
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Yes, very true one we all have to go but how many days we are living we have to enjoy life 💖 beautiful
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Thank you so much for your lovely words! 💖
Yes, that’s so true — we may not control how long we live, but we can choose how well we live each day.
Every sunrise is a gift, and every moment an opportunity to smile, love, and make life meaningful. 🌅✨
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Thank you 😊 Yes life is a gift actually it may be tough sometimes but it’s beautiful
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Absolutely! 😊 You said it perfectly — life may test us at times, yet its beauty always shines through the challenges.
Every struggle teaches us strength, every moment of joy reminds us why it’s worth living. 🌸 Let’s keep embracing it with gratitude and hope! 🌞💖
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Welcome 🤗
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Thank you so much.
Stay happy and blessed..
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💐
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Keep sharing your story as well.😊
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Yes ✋🏼
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All the best.
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