- The Elam of my poetry will make me a royal poet!

After listening to the ghazal of Shire 'Sauda', the Emperor Shah Alam sitting on the throne of Delhi shouted Afrin. The original name of the shire was 'Sauda'. Mirza Muhammad Rafi. He was born in Shahjahabad of Old Delhi in 1713. He lived and sang in Delhi. After that in 1781 in Lucknow he said goodbye to this mortal world.

It is said that the father of 'Sauda', Mirza Muhammad Rafi, came to the capital Delhi to do business, so this son of a merchant father took his nickname 'Sauda'. Whether this is a fact or not, poet Mirza Muhammad Rafi's poetic works are so touching that his nickname 'Sauda' madman seems justified.

'Sauda' was a shagird (student) of Sulaiman Kulikhan and Shah Hatim and gained a deep understanding of the world of literature through the friendship of Khan Arzoo. Khan Arzu told him, 'Abandon poetry in Persian and compose poetry in your mother tongue Urdu. The language of the heart has a unique color. Such a poem will bring you honor in a good world.' 'Sauda' accepted his words and then started composing poems in Urdu language. In a very short time, his fame spread so much that his shayari started echoing in the streets of the capital city of Delhi. Emperor Shah Alam himself became a disciple of 'Sauda' and started writing his shares and sending them to improve 'Sauda'.

This tradition of master and disciple did not last long. Emperor Shah Alam once asked 'Sauda', 'Mirza, how many ghazals do you compose daily?'

Mirza said, 'If there is excitement in the heart, I compose two or four.'

Emperor Shah Alam spoke up, 'Sauda, ​​I am sitting in the pykhana and composing four ghazals.'

Badshah Shire ever hit? 'Sauda' showed him the cash, 'that's why it smells like that.'

Saying this, this Swamani Shayr left the royal court and never looked at his disciple Emperor Shah Alam or the Delhi court. Shah Alam realized his arrogance. Felt very sorry for Avinay. He told 'Sauda', 'You come, revise my ghazal and I will make you a royal poet.'

'Sauda' used to give him the same answer, 'You make me a royal poet. What is the benefit of it? My poetry alone will make me a poet.'

'Sauda' fans were in large numbers. He had no shortage. His poetry was appreciated from all over. In such a situation, the message of Nawab Sujaudaula of Lucknow came. He gave this Shire to increase the glory of his court. In his letter, the Nawab wrote loving words for 'Sauda' like 'Biradare Mann Mushfiq Mehrbane Mann'. Also sent enough money to travel from Delhi to Lucknow, but 'Sauda' declined his invitation to come to Lucknow by writing a rubai.

The days of 'Sauda' are reversed. It was the turn of 'Sauda' who loved Delhi to leave town. The Shire set out in search of a wise man. He was over sixty years old. Earlier Nawab Bangshan of Farukhabad stayed there for some time. Lived here from 1757 to 1770 and also recited a few 'Kasidas' in praise of the Nawab. He then went to Faizalabad and stayed there as Nawab of Awadh. In those days, the poetry of 'Mir' was compared with the poetry of 'Sauda'. Once in Lucknow, a huge dispute arose between two disciples of Khwaja Batash. In this context, famous Urdu poet Amir Minai has a share,

'Sauda' and 'Mir' Donon the Kamil Magar 'Amir',

Hai fark wah wah mein aur ah ah mein.

Both 'Sauda' and 'Mir' are poems of a high order, but there is such a gap between them that reading the work of 'Mir' leaves us with an exclamation of 'Ah'. When we read the work of 'Sauda' we utter 'Wah'.

In those days there was a hypocrite poet named Mirza Fakir Merki. Among the Persian poets, she was a big name. To this poet, a nobleman named Ashraf Alikhan gave his Persian poetry volume prepared with fifteen years of hard work. Ali Ashraf Khan's desire was to seek Mirza's guidance. Mirza, given the opportunity to display 'Jnaan', made a lot of cuts in the anthology to show its versatility. Aggrieved by the plight of his collection of poetry, Ashraf Ali Khan approached 'Sauda' and requested him to help. 'Sauda' was a liberal shire. He said, 'I have no special study of Persian and Mirza Fakir is an expert in Persian language. Whatever he has done will be right.' However, Ashraf Ali Khan insisted that 'Sauda' should once look at the book.

'Sauda' read this book. He saw that Mirza Fakir had bent many stones instead of making improvements. A question arose against his understanding of literature. It occurred to 'Sauda' that this should be taught a lesson. Hence 'Sauda' wrote a book titled 'Ibartul Gafflin' which satirized the scams and scams done by Mirza in the name of reform. It pointed out some literary mistakes of Mirza.

Mirza Fakir's ego was shocked. He himself is considered 'Khan' of Persian and such a mockery of his understanding! He sent his disciple Bakaullah Khan to argue with 'Sauda'. He made many allegations against 'Sauda'. Many protested. 'Sauda''s reforms were laughed at, but 'Sauda' gave a proper answer to all of them and made them unanswerable. Finally giving his message to Mirza's disciple Bakaullah Khan, 'Sauda' said, 'Tell your Ustad to read the Ustad's shares, then you will understand the poem.'

Hearing this reply of 'Sauda', Mirza lost his mind. His anger erupted. He told his disciples to avenge the insult of your master at any cost. Mirza had many disciples in Lucknow. One of the disciples put a knife in front of the chest of 'Sauda' and said, 'Come with me to the Guru to taste or verify the fruit of what has been said in relation to our Sadguru.'

'Sauda' panicked. Didn't know what to do. Finally thought that it makes sense to go with it. On the way the Mirza's disciples began to make fun of Sauda, ​​but it so happened that at the same time Saadatali Khan rode out. People gathered in the square. Saadatali Khan investigated and found that Mirza's disciples were kidnapping Shire 'Sauda'. So he made 'Sauda' sit on the elephant with him. Saasadatali went to Nawab Asifudaula and said, 'Come to your rule! Such lawlessness in your kingdom! Abduction of a Shire! Also, a poet whom your father has blessed with affectionate addresses like 'Biradere Mann' and 'Mushfir Meherbane Mann'. His condition? If I had not arrived on time, what would have happened? He would have had to wash his hands of life!'

Hearing this, the Nawab's blood boiled and said, 'My father called 'Sauda' a brother, so I consider him an uncle. Mirza has not only dishonored the Shire by his misdeeds, but has dishonored me. Present before me from wherever Mirza is. He will get absolution for his crime.'

'Sauda' saw Nawab's anger and felt that it was difficult for Mirza to escape now. The Nawab would imprison him, flog him, or punish him with great humiliation. Shire 'bargains' are timed. He folded his hands and requested Nawab Sahib. 'Jahampanah, battles between shires are decided only on the field of paper and pen, so if you come between, I will be defeated. Thanks to your help I got a life donation. Is it any less?'

The Nawab was happy to see the liberation of Shire. The sepoys were told to bring the Shire to Baadb's residence. Not only that, he also tied 'Sauda' a yearly salary of six thousand rupees along with Inam-Akraham. After that a great friendship developed between the Nawab of Lucknow and 'Sauda'. As Ashifudaula's maestro, 'Sauda' began to gain respect. If the Nawab was in Ant:pur and the meeting of Shayari of the Shire was going on, he himself would come out and enjoy the Shire and would also honor the 'Sauda'.

This 'Sauda' has written few ghazals and especially qasidas, he has composed long poems in praise of someone, sometimes it also happened that when 'Sauda' got angry with someone, he would also write insulting poetry about him. On arrival, Sauda would call his servant named 'Guchcha' and then speak to the one who had angered him, with special disdain and then order the servant, 'Guchcha, bring my kalam-dawat, what does he understand me?'

Sauda's way of saying 'Harje' was wonderful and because of this some people call him the first satirist poet of Urdu, but his satire was such that Shayari would fall behind him with a stick. Also, his poetry is such that even old women from small children can sing it happily. Even today this shire remains in folklore.

anecdotal

Don't lose the owner while saving the luggage!

A rich man's house was as big as a palace. A fire broke out in Dhanwan's palace. Got a timely warning. The household furniture was taken out through the servants.

One by one the servants started bringing out the items. Brought the treasury, books of accounts and money. Chair, table and cupboard brought.

Dhanwan became desperate. The fire was spreading more and more. Seeing his palatial house on fire, he started crying. Tears started flowing from the eyes.

All the items came out. The rich man asked the servants, 'Isn't there anything left in the house now?'

The servants replied, 'We have brought everything out. Nothing happened. But let's go inside once again and have a look. If there is any rudimentary thing left, let's bring it.'

The servants again entered the burning house. One by one the fire started to be seen. If you see, one of the sons of a rich man was lying in a small room. The room was completely burnt and the rich man's son died.

The servants came out and started crying loudly. He started blaming himself. He said, 'Ah! How unfortunate we are! Didn't realize that much. Saved the goods, but lost its owner.'

We remember this so that it should not happen at the time of polling that the servants lose the master while trying to save the goods. At the time of elections, the people of Gujarat were given many inducements. Sweet promises were made. Caste and caste were sought for votes, but the people should forget all that and support the one who takes Gujarat and the country on the path of progress.

They are going to choose a candidate who can improve things like inflation, unemployment, education. Now the time has come for the ordeal of the people and the time has come for the people to vote only with public interest in mind.

The wise people of Gujarat will show the need for such leaven.