Surjit Patar
ਇਹ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਹੈ ਜਿੱਥੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਜਾਂਦੀ
ਤੇ ਜਿੱਥੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਂਦੀ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਲੋਕ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਲੋਕ
ਤੇ ਸੁਰਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਤ੍ਰੈਲੋਕ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਧਰਤ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ, ਬਿਰਖ, ਪਾਣੀ, ਪੌਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸਾਡੇ ਹਾਸੇ, ਹੰਝੂ, ਸਾਡੇ ਗੌਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਤੇ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਪਤਾ ਹੀ ਨਈਂ ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਕੌਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਪੁਰਖਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਰਾਂਗਲਾ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਲੋਕ—ਮਨ ਦਾ ਸਿਰਜਿਆ ਮਿਥਹਾਸ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸਿਦਕ ਸਾਡਾ, ਸਬਰ, ਸਾਡੀ ਆਸ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ਬਦ, ਸੁਰਤੀ , ਧੁਨ ਅਤੇ ਅਰਦਾਸ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ
ਤੇ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਪਤਾ ਹੀ ਨਈਂ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਵਰਤਮਾਨ, ਅਤੀਤ ਨਾਲ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਹਿੰਦੂ ਮੁਸਲਮ, ਬੁੱਧ, ਜੈਨ ਤੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ
ਬੜਾ ਕੁਝ ਦਿਸ ਰਿਹਾ ਤੇ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਹੋਰ ਅਦਿੱਖ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਹੈ
ਇਹ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਇਹ ਹੈ ਇਕ ਲਹਿਰ ਵੀ , ਸੰਘਰਸ਼ ਵੀ ਪਰ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਵੀ ਤਾਂ ਹੈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਰੋਹ ਹੈ ਸਾਡਾ, ਦਰਦ ਸਾਡਾ ਟਸ਼ਨ ਵੀ ਤਾਂ ਹੈ
ਜੋ ਪੁੱਛੇਗਾ ਕਦੀ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਤੈਥੋਂ, ਪ੍ਰਸ਼ਨ ਵੀ ਤਾਂ ਹੈ
ਤੇ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਪਤਾ ਹੀ ਨਈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਕੌਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਨੇ
ਨਹੀਂ ਇਹ ਭੀੜ ਨਈਂ ਕੋਈ, ਇਹ ਰੂਹਦਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਗਤ ਹੈ
ਇਹ ਤੁਰਦੇ ਵਾਕ ਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਅਰਥ ਨੇ, ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਪੰਗਤ ਹੈ
ਇਹ ਸ਼ੋਭਾ—ਯਾਤਰਾ ਤੋ ਵੱਖਰੀ ਹੈ ਯਾਤਰਾ ਕੋਈ
ਗੁਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੀਖਿਆ ਤੇ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਾਫ਼ਿਲਾ ਕੋਈ
ਇਹ ਮੈਂ ਨੂੰ ਛੋੜ ਆਪਾਂ ਤੇ ਅਸੀ ਵੱਲ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਕੋਈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਮੁੱਦਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਿੱਖੇ ਹੋਏ ਸਬਕ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸੂਫ਼ੀਆਂ ਫੱਕਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਚੌਦਾਂ ਤਬਕ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਗੱਲ ਸੁਣਾਉਨਾਂ ਇਕ, ਬੜੀ ਭੋਲੀ ਤੇ ਮਨਮੋਹਣੀ
ਅਸਾਨੂੰ ਕਹਿਣ ਲੱਗੀ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਇਕ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਦੀ ਧੀ ਸੁਹਣੀ
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਜਦ ਮੁੜ ਗਏ ਏਥੋਂ, ਬੜੀ ਬੇਰੌਣਕੀ ਹੋਣੀ
ਟ੍ਰੈਫਿਕ ਤਾਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ ਪਰ ਸੰਗਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋਣੀ
ਇਹ ਲੰਗਰ ਛਕ ਰਹੀ ਤੇ ਵੰਡ ਰਹੀ ਪੰਗਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋਣੀ
ਘਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦੌੜਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਚ ਇਹ ਰੰਗਤ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋਣੀ
ਅਸੀਂ ਫਿਰ ਕੀ ਕਰਾਂਗੇ
ਤਾਂ ਸਾਡੇ ਨੈਣ ਨਮ ਹੋ ਗਏ
ਇਹ ਕੈਸਾ ਨਿਹੁੰ ਨਵੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਇਹ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪਰਤੋ ਘਰੀਂ, ਰਾਜ਼ੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ,ਹੈ ਇਹ ਦੁਆ ਹਮੇਰੀ
ਤੁਸੀਂ ਜਿੱਤੋ ਇਹ ਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਸੱਚ ਦੀ, ਹੈ ਇਹ ਦੁਆ ਮੇਰੀ
ਤੁਸੀ ਪਰਤੋ ਤਾਂ ਧਰਤੀ ਲਈ ਨਵੀਂ ਤਕਦੀਰ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਹੁਣ
ਨਵੇਂ ਅਹਿਸਾਸ, ਸੱਚਰੀ ਸੋਚ ਤੇ ਤਦਬੀਰ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਹੁਣ
ਮੁਹੱਬਤ ਸਾਦਗੀ ਅਪਣੱਤ ਦੀ ਤਾਸੀਰ ਹੋ ਕੇ ਹੁਣ
ਇਹ ਇੱਛਰਾਂ ਮਾਂ ਤੇ ਪੁੱਤ ਪੂਰਨ ਦੇ
ਮੁੜ ਮਿਲਣੇ ਦਾ ਵੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਇਹ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਹੈ ਜਿੱਥੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਜਾਂਦੀ
ਤੇ ਜਿੱਥੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਂਦੀ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਲੋਕ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਸੁਰਲੋਕ ਤੇ ਤ੍ਰੈਲੋਕ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੈ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਧਰਤ ਸ਼ਾਮਿਲ, ਬਿਰਖ, ਪਾਣੀ, ਪੌਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਸਾਡੇ ਹਾਸੇ, ਹੰਝੂ, ਸਾਡੇ ਗੌਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਤੇ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਕੁਝ ਪਤਾ ਹੀ ਨਈਂ ਇਹਦੇ ਵਿਚ ਕੌਣ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਨੇ
ਇਹ ਮੇਲਾ ਹੈ
– ਸੁਰਜੀਤ ਪਾਤਰ
EH MELA HEI (THIS IS A FAIR) -A POEM DEDICATED TO FARMERS’ STRUGGLE –BY SURJIT PATAR
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EH MELA HEI (THIS IS A FAIR) -A POEM DEDICATED TO FARMERS’ STRUGGLE –BY SURJIT PATAR
My people everywhere, I can see, My people everywhere, I can’t see. Integrated in them are people of melody Integrated in them are people of heavens three This is a fair.
Integrated in this is our land, fauna, waters and air Integrated in this is our laughs, our tears and songs , And you feel not, who all are integrated here. This is a fair.
Integrated in this is our ancestors’ history colorful Integrated in this is –legends of peoples of land Integrated in this our patience, our hope, our faith Integrated in this is the Divine Word, insights and prayers This is a fair.
Integrated in this is our present, past and future Integrated in this is blend of Hindus, Muslims, Jains and Sikhs This tells so much of you see and what you cant see, This is a fair
This is a movement, a struggle, we celebrate here, This is our annoyance, our pain and pleasure. History is written and written are questions for you, And you feel not, who all are integrated here. This is a fair.
Not a hooligans’ crowd, these are bands of souls, Read thy lines you must, words here have meanings, This is a fair.
This grand spectrum is procession of different genres On way is the Caravan ordained by Gurus-the seers, Egos of ‘I’ dropped, the Caravan ‘We’ on way there Integrated in this are lessons learnt since ages Integrated in this are wisdom of mystics fourteen. This is a fair.
Listen you, an innocent and interesting tale I tell. Of laments of a daughter beautiful of Delhi You return, it will be once again a bleak and sad Delhi Traffics will be there again, but not a company of souls which gives langars (food),who eat langars in lines disciplined What will we do when we will miss this grand spectacle?
Tears in our eyes, On seeing this spectrum of sorts, This is a fair.
You return home safe and sound, I pray You win this battle of truth, I pray. You return and write on your land, the destiny of your own. You return with realizations new, with aspirations and promises new, of love, simplicity and bonds so strong.
Mother ICCHRAN and PURAN son Will meet again, This is a fair.
My people everywhere, I can see, My people everywhere, I can’t see. Integrated in them are people of melody Integrated in them are people of heavens three This is a fair.
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| *Translated in English from Punjabi poem
Eh mela hei –by Surjit Patar Translator : Brij Bhushan Goyal +91 94176 00666 brijbgoyal@gmail.com Web: https://theglobaltalk.com/
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Note :
Surjit Patar is an acclaimed Punjabi Poet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surjit_Patar
The above poem of his in Punjabi Eh mela hei-(This is a fair )has been translated in English.
The mistakes in translation and presentation if any, are entirely of the translator only and not that of our most reveered poet.Translator is Brij Bhushan Goyal.
Brij Bhushan Goyal =91 9417600666 brijbgoyal@gmail.com @ https://theglobaltalk.com/
21 comments
Hats off to Mr.Goyal for precisely translating one of the most meaningful poems .
What a wonderful insight! A message carries even more weight when it it is put across in such a beautiful manner…. Surjit ji was always so expressive in sensitive matters, and the translation does full justice… thank you for this marvellous piece
Wah Surjit Patar ji and great work by Goyal ji,depicting the real picture of farmers.their feelings,their agonies,aspirations,seriousness ,their excitment,calmness,warriourship,and love to their land and countery. We salute Patar ji and Goyal ji ,for supporting the Movement.I think ,we all should support to them because we are here today only after consuming the products ,the farmers ever produced. If we fail to do this.then we will be Parasites,thankless as well as selfish. We all are Indians ,we should sipport The Real India.
The poet Surjit Patar has really put the heart and soul of farmers in his writing. Very nicely translated chachaji
Good job done by our Surjit Patar Ji in farmers support..
Nice translation in English .
From gulati trophies
Very heart touching poem by Respected Surjit Patar Ji , apart from that, if I talk about translation ,though it is very difficult to understand someones feelings & emotions specially in poetry , MR GOYAL has successfully explored the deapth of it poem beautifully by writing it inhis style ( Translation)
Regards & Best Wishes
Dr Amandeep singh karwal ( Gold Medalist – Physiotherapist )
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Heartfelt feelings.
Dear Goyal ji,
Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to read,appraise and admire such a poem,that is penning current history.
When it comes from a legend,it will have an impact.
Your beautiful translation will make this poem accessible to so many.You have captured and depicted it so well that the content,intent and spirit of original work is retained.
God bless you for this immense effort.
Thanks Sir, for your inspiration.
In fact, this poem of Patar Ji touched so much that I could not resist myself in giving a try to translate.
The poet understands the ground reality well and his poems are always mesmerizing.
Regards.
I read and reread the original poem by Mr. Surjit Pattar and it’s translation by Mr. Goyal. Hat’s off to you Brij ji for having done a commendable job in translating it, which is not an easy job.
Mr.Goyal ,
You have done a commendable job by translating the beautiful poem of Mr.Pattar ji.Your work deserves bouquets.GBU
Thanks to the Govt for its anti-farmers bills. Look at the outcome & the result. The world has witnessed the greatest ever unity. Recently, the election in Bihar was on voters devided in sects – Yadavs, Kurmies, Majdoor Sangs, Sangs, BJP, RSS, Cong. Left, Right wings, Muslims, Sikhs, women & what not. Today, they are there as farmers, led by their very own.The Political Class is just Zero. No doubt the Pol Cl will be there with all the treachery & the result/winning/losing will not matter much to the farmers, as in the very short run, they will take the revenge through that typical mindset which is not in the interest of us all, & the NATION we love. Look at the stand taken by the Canadian PM. Reading Respected Patar Ji’s poem & the excellent translation felt like commenting. But could’t find words, as saying good or raising a thumb would have been insulting. So have to go into the outcome & the Source-FARMERS -ANNDAATA. And look what an ocean of words. Add on to it other popular poets & singers, Volunteers, Daddas, Daddees, youth & what not for the World to give a thought.
Amar Jeet Singh Sandhu
An Alumnus of Govt.College Ludhiana-India
Patarji..you have justified your reputation as son of the soil and so has Mr Goyal for translating the poem..kudos..keep it up
original & translation are both commendable in true spirit of time. Humble thanks for both
Really it’s a commendable, courageous and appreciable to translate my friend and relative SURJIT PATAR ji’s poem. You have done a great job. Keep it up my Dear
KULDIP SINGH,
WELLINGTON,
NEW ZEALAND
original & translation are both commendable in true spirit of time. Humble thanks for both
Surjit Patar Ji, the Legend has always raised his voice through his poetry what”s happening around. This is really a master piece on the ongoing Farmer’s agitation for their rights. Sh. Brij Bhushan Goyal has equally done a commendable job in translating the same in English which will also be helpful in extending the scope for other readers.
I Convey my heartiest thanks to both & wish them all the best
It is historic discription and translation of historic event in beautiful poetry.
It will be remembered and sung for generatipns.
Such a heart rending and thought provoking poem by Prof. Patar.
Mr. Goyal’s translation is apt too. Those of us unfortunate to not know Punjabi should will also be able to cherish Prof. Patar’s poetry.
Another master stroke by the maestro of Punjabi Poetry Mr Surjit Patar and an equally commendable job of translation by Mr Brij Bhushan Goyal.Commendable and definitely not lost in translation ❤️
Thanks Sir.
All credits to our Revered Surjit Patar Ji who always gives profound poetry.