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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 ...
The poem first appeared in Hope's first collection of poems, The Garden of Kama (1901), also known as India's Love Lyrics. The following year, when Amy Woodforde-Finden set to music Four Indian Love Lyrics , "Kashmiri Song" emerged as the most popular, quickly becoming a drawing room standard and remaining popular until the Second World War .
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]
Not much is known about the life of Amaru. Traditional accounts attribute the work to King Amaru of Kashmir. The collection in its present form may well represent the work of more than one author—the poems that form part of the collection differ quite significantly across its different regional recensions.
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.
Mohammad Zahid (born 1977) is an Indian poet, translator and editor from Anantnag, Kashmir. [1] He is a recipient of Best Book Award from Academy of Art Culture & Languages, J&K for his maiden poetry collection, The Pheromone Trail. He is also a recipient of Jibanananda Das Award for his translation of Kashmiri poetry into English.
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.