Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The title poem has been cited by cultural and political figures in the years since its publication. The reasons for the work being cited vary. From the poem being critically and universally praised, [23] [21] to it becoming one of the most famous poems to be written about Kashmir, it was a poem that connected to the land and the people of the ...
He was actively engaged in writing Sufi devotional poems and used to attend musical gatherings throughout his life. [5] From the poetry's perspective, he is primarily known for his devotional poetic book titled Verses of Wahab Khar , comprising Kashmiri language poems which was later published by the Kashmir Jay Kay Books in 2007.
Literature of Kashmir has a long history, the oldest texts having been composed in the Sanskrit language. Early names include Patanjali, the author of the Mahābhāṣya commentary on Pāṇini's grammar, suggested by some to have been the same to write the Hindu treatise known as the Yogasutra, and Dridhbala, who revised the Charaka Samhita of Ayurveda.
Along with his official duties, he spent his free time writing poetry, and his first Kashmiri poem 'Vanta hay vesy' was published in 1918. [citation needed] His poems explored a variety of subjects including love, fostering unity among communities, advocating for social change, and shedding light on the struggles faced by the people of Kashmir. [8]
Ānandavardhana (c. 820 – 890 CE) was a Kashmiri court poet and literary critic, honored with the title of Rajanak during King Avantivarman's reign. [1] Anandavardhana authored the Dhvanyāloka, or A Light on Suggestion (), a work articulating the philosophy of "aesthetic suggestion" (dhvani, vyañjanā).
His poetry is believed to have strong influences across Afghanistan, Iran, Turan an India. Gani Kashmiri is known for his Persian poetry that reflects the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Kashmir. While not directly political, his work is seen as a testament to Kashmiri identity and resilience during times of external domination.
Rasul Mir (Kashmiri: رَسوٗل میٖر) also known as Rasul Mir Shahabadi, was a Kashmiri romantic poet born in Doru Shahabad.He is often referred to as imām-e-ishqiya shairi' (The epitome of romantic poetry) for his literary contribution to Kashmiri romanticism.
It consists of four narrative poems with the connecting tale in prose. The work was a resounding success, and its popularity gave rise to many ships being named "Lalla Rookh" during the 19th century. It also played an instrumental role in making Kashmir (spelled as Cashmere in the poem) a household name in the English-speaking world. [1]