Pachua Pawanein (Western Winds)

In summer days, the productivity (work efficiency) of people in Northern India, gets decreased by a great extent and in my opinion the main reason behind this is the weather condition that prevails in this part of the country. During these days, in daytime strong western wind blows, which make it almost impossible for people to get out from their home. The difference might not be clearly visible to someone who is staying there day in and day out but anyone moving to this place from down south, can easily feel the difference. In Hindi, the western winds are called as, “Pachua Pawanein”.

               

In earlier days of my life, when I was at home, these hot air waves were normal for me. But, when I went to home this time (after spending almost 1 year in south), I found those conditions somewhat difficult ant that’s what prompted to writ this poem. One more thing I want to add here, no matter how difficult is the weather condition, it is my native place, so it is and will always be close to my heart and whenever I will find a chance, I will go there.

Veeraan Raaste, Sunsaan Galiyaan,

Aur Angaar Bani Ye Dharti.

Karte Bayaan Ek Daastaan Hain,

En Bayawah Pachua Pawano Ki.

Paani Ki Ek Boond Ko Taraste,

Ye Nanhe Pyaare Se Nabhchar,

Aur Thodi Thandi Chawon Ko Ladte,

Ye Chote Chote Se Thalchar,

Raahat Ka Koi Naam Nahi,

Kyunki, Jaan Le Rahi Hain Pachua Pawanein.

Yeh Sar-Sar Karti Tej Hawayein,

Aur Dhool Udaati Aandhi,

Badan Jalate Ye Aakash Se Baraste Angaare,

Kaise Koi Rahe, En Mushkil Haalat Mein,

Kai Baar Mann Poochta Hai Yahi Sawaal,

Jab Pareshaan Karti Hain Ye Pachua Pawanein.

Sookhe Hue Khet Khalihaan,

Aur Sookhi Hui Ye Nadiyaan Hain,

Ye Sookhe Hue Hain Ped Aur Paudhe,

Aur Sookhi Hui Ye Dharti Hai,

Mrig-Marichika Ka Har Pal Dokha,

Karwaati Hain Ye Pachua Pawanein.

Aa Gaya Hoon Door Ab,

Un Badan Jhulsaati Pachua Pawano Se,

Ab Badan To Nahi Julasta Par,

Dil Ko Kahin Naa Kahin Ab Bhi,

Jhulsa Deti Hain Pachua Pawanein,

Door Hun Unse Ab, Par Phir Bhi,

Yaad Aa Rahi Pachua Pawanein,

Yaad Aa Rahi Pachua Pawanein…!!