Nawab Ashraf Khan Khattak
The Pashto poetry of Nawab Dr Ashraf Khan khattak son of Nawab Wazir Bad shah , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Lachi kohat Pakistan
Born at Lachi on 2nd September ,1963 AD (Monday)
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نواب اشرف خان خٹک
جار شوم ستا نہ ستا د مینی نشانی دہ
چی پہ اوخکو می فضا نن بارانی دہ
i proud and sacrifice on you as you are the symbols love
As due to immense love , I am weeping the dews falling from my eyes . Like rain .
ستا د حسن نازنین نازنین وخت دے
شام شفق ھم ستا پہ مینی الوانی دہ
It is the days of your subtlety &beauty
As the night is also coloured on your love .
ستا د زلفو پہ قفس کے۔ بندیوان یم
خلک وائی چی فضا ھم زندانی دہ
I am in the cage of your guts and long hairs
As people said that the surrounding is also like prisoners station
.
ستا پہ عشق کے می زڑگے درزیگی تل تل
ھر یو سوچ می چی ریختونے افغانی دہ۔
My heart is beating repeatedly in your love
As my all thinking’s are truly Afghan thinking .
ستا گلاب۔ گلاب وجود تہ سلامی یم
خاورہ مشکو۔ عنبرین دی۔ مدنی دہ
I pay tribute to your beautiful face
As the basic of your personality is the clay of Arab which is full of scent and beauty.
ستا وضا دپارہ زڑۂ بلبل۔ می جاڑی
گلستان کے دی کہ وصلُ آرزانی دہ
the nightingale of my heart is weeping for your kind personality
As in the garden your love is available
ستا د شمعی پتنگ داسے زہ اشرف یم
چی ستا عشق کے خاورے کڑی می زوانی دہ
I Nawab Ashrafkhan Khattak or Ashraf Khan Khattak Lachi am the fly of your charming face like brighter candles
As I have passed the young and all age in your love .
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By Nawab Ashraf Khan khattak
نواب ډاکټر اشرف خان خټک لاچی
چی د خوږو هم د ترخو ژبه ده
هم د وطن د پسرلو ژبه ده
Which is language of sweet and sour
Which is the language of flowers
زه پرې وېړږم هم پرې فخر کوم
چې مې د قام د پوهيدو ژبه ده
I proud on my Pashto language
Which is the language of understanding
چې د کروړونو خلقو یون دې هم دا
دا خو رښتيا د پښتنو ژبه دہ
Which speaks the millions people Pashto language as it is truly the language of Pathans
چی ہم سلیسہ دہ روانہ ښه ده
لکہُ دریاب پہ شان د تلو ژبہ دہ
The Pashto language is easy and in running position as it is like a river which we speak it fluently
چی ھر یو فکر پکښې ښه ځلند دے
دا دې پوهانو د زلمو ژبه ده
Which is bright by several thoughts
Which is the language of scholars and poets
دا چې جدت لري هم بشپړه ده
دغه درنه د ګلالو ژبه ده
As it is the oldest and latest language which has enough dictions
It is the language of beautiful people
اشرف خټک چې هر آفغان ېی وائی
آ ښکلي ژبہ۔ د پشتو۔ ژبہ۔ دہ
O, Nawab Ashraf khan Khattak it is the best language which every Afghan spoken it and understand it
Which is the beautiful language named Pashto.
Ashraf Khan Khattak Lachi
Reference
د حمزہ بابا کلام تاثر
Metaphors and symbols علامتی شاعری او استعارے
Nawab Dr Ashraf Khan khattak of Lachi
Kohat khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan
کون کہتا ہے محبت کی زبان ہوتی ہے
یہ حقیقت تو نگاہوں سے بیان ہوتی ہے
Metaphors and symbols are powerful poetic devices that allow writers to convey complex ideas and emotions in a way that is both accessible and evocative. Metaphors are comparisons between two unlike things, while symbols are objects, images, or ideas that represent something else. Together, they can create a rich tapestry of meaning that deepens our understanding and appreciation of poetry.
Let's take a look at some examples of metaphors and symbols in poetry:
"Hope is the thing with feathers" by Emily Dickinson
This poem is a beautiful example of how metaphors can be used to create a powerful emotional impact. In this poem, Dickinson compares hope to a bird with feathers that never stops singing, even in the most difficult circumstances. The metaphor of the bird is used to suggest that hope is a fragile and fleeting thing, but also that it has the power to uplift and inspire us, even in our darkest moments.
"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
In this famous poem, Frost uses the metaphor of a fork in the road to explore the theme of choice and the uncertainties that come with it. The two roads represent the different paths we can take in life, and the speaker's decision to take the one less traveled by is a symbol of his individuality and willingness to take risks.
"The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot
This complex and multi-layered poem makes extensive use of symbols to explore themes of disillusionment, despair, and the breakdown of Western civilization. For example, the image of a desert wasteland is used to symbolize the spiritual emptiness of modern life, while the figure of the Fisher King is a symbol of the wounded and powerless modern man.
In conclusion, metaphors and symbols are essential tools in the poet's toolkit, allowing them to communicate complex emotions and ideas in a way that is both powerful and accessible. Whether used subtly or overtly, they can deepen our appreciation of poetry and help us to connect with the deeper meanings and truths that lie beneath the surface of language.
Khushal Khan Khattak was a prominent Pashtun poet, warrior, and philosopher of the seventeenth century. His poetry is known for its rich use of metaphors and symbols, which he employed to express his ideas about love, war, politics, and spirituality. Here are some examples:
"The falcon of love"
Khushal Khan often used the metaphor of the falcon to describe the power and beauty of love. In one of his poems, he writes: "My heart is like a falcon, soaring high above the mountains, seeking the beloved with tireless wings." Here, the falcon is a symbol of the lover's longing and determination to reach their beloved, no matter how difficult the journey.
"The rose and the nightingale"
In another poem, Khushal Khan compares the love between two people to the relationship between a rose and a nightingale. The rose represents the beloved, and the nightingale is the lover who sings sweetly to her. The image of the nightingale singing to the rose is a symbol of the lover's devotion and the beloved's beauty.
"The sword of truth"
Khushal Khan was also a fierce warrior and believed in the power of truth and justice. He often used the metaphor of the sword to represent the strength and righteousness of his cause. In one poem, he writes: "My sword is sharp and true, cutting through falsehood and deceit. With it, I defend the honor of my people and the rights of the oppressed." Here, the sword is a symbol of the warrior's commitment to justice and his willingness to fight for what is right.
In conclusion, Khushal Khan Khattak's poetry is full of rich metaphors and symbols that reflect his deep understanding of human emotions and his commitment to truth, love, and justice. His use of imagery and symbolism has made his poetry enduring and has ensured his place in Pashtun and South Asian literature.
Hamza Baba was a celebrated Pashto poet who is known for his deep understanding of human emotions, his love for nature, and his social commentary. His poetry is characterized by his use of rich metaphors and symbols that capture the essence of his themes. Here are some examples of metaphors in Hamza Baba's poetry, along with the Pashto verses and translations:
"The nightingale and the flower"
د اوږدو په ناز کې، دا د اورګا پښه غمي
چه په خوندي بلله تا هم کيژي کښې کېږي
Translation: In the coquetry of the nightingale and the flower, lies the sadness of the autumn
For how long will the sweethearts play, while the wind scatters their essence?
In this poem, Hamza Baba uses the metaphor of the nightingale and the flower to represent the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The nightingale's love for the flower is a symbol of human attachment and the fragility of our existence.
"The river of life"
وروسته هما دې چې سړي دړه دې شته وي
وياړې په امل شو، ځواب شو بېرته وي
Translation: Life is like a river that flows toward the sea It journeys with hope and meets its destiny.
In this poem, Hamza Baba uses the metaphor of a river to describe the journey of life. The river's flow represents the passage of time and the inevitability of change, while the sea is a symbol of death and the ultimate destination of all life.
"The butterfly and the flame"
مرېخې کې د پشملو خوږې، کلې او مچوۍ بېړۍ
دا مړه تر وختې ښه راوړې، چې پر وېشنيز زړېږي
Translation: The moth is drawn to the flame, oblivious to its peril
This is how life ends in tragedy, when we seek what is not meant to be ours.
In this poem, Hamza Baba uses the metaphor of a moth drawn to a flame to describe the dangers of desire and attachment. The moth's attraction to the flame is a symbol of our human longing for things that are ultimately destructive to us.
In conclusion, Hamza Baba's poetry is full of rich metaphors and symbols that reflect his deep understanding of human nature and the world around him. His use of imagery and symbolism has made his poetry.
The writer Dr , Nawab Ashrafkhan Khattak of Lachi kohat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan also a well known Ashraf Khan Khattak Lachi poet , writer and researcher. He was born in Lachi city in district Kohat Pakistan in the year 1963, 2nd September (1383 Hijry qamare) . Poetry including symbols and metaphors
دا چی پہ غزلُ کے۔ می ٹول حسن دے
زلفی د جانان پری۔ غواڑیدلی دی
As it is the all beauty in my poetry is due to the long hair of my beloved which are spreading on my poetry
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نواب ڈاکٹر اشرف خان خٹک۔ لاچی کوہاٹ
Kpk. Pakistan
د خپل مکان نہ ئی مکان تہ۔ رسم
لکہُ بلبل یم گلستان تہ رسم
My thinking flying from my home to the unlimited home as I am nightingale and flying to the garden
د پسرلی خوژے وگمے۔ دی۔ ھر خوا
پہ خیال خوشحال خوشحال آسمان تہ رسم
Every where there are the scented air of spring so my thinking reaching to sky .
چرتہ۔ د ستورو تماشا۔ خود کوم
چرتہ د ستورو کہکشان تہ رسم
Some where I amuse myself from the stars and somewhere I reach to the galaxy.
د مینی رنگ لرم نظر ھم لرم
د شکلا کور د خکلا شان تہ رسم
I have the colour of love and thinking also
So I reach to the home of beauty and dignity .
سپوگمئ شرمیگی ستوری ھم پٹیگی
چی شر فساد کور نہ امان تہ۔رسم
The moon hide herself and stars also
When I am reaching from this earth to the peace region .
جانانہ۔ ستا د یاد آ وخت سنگہُ ؤ
چی نہ ئی گرد نہ ئی ایمان تہ رسم
O , my beloved prophet , How the beautiful time was . That I never reach to your dust nor faith .
اشرف عاجز یم۔ خو۔ جانان می جان دے
کلہُ بہ۔ زۂ ھغہ جانان تہ۔ رسم
Nawab Ashrafkhan Khattak am nothing but the beloved is my life so I wish when I will go to him
ڈیر کہ تیروکے زۂ راگیر یم ، د تیرو ژوندون دے
چرتہ چی وینمہ رنڑا آ خامخا رانیسم
As I am living in darkness and every where is
deep dark , in this status I am trying to capture the light as and when I see the light
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