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Operation Sindoor, India-Pakistan, And What Sahir Or Faiz Can Tell Us About Wars

Last updated: May 8, 2025 1:32 am
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Challenging Masculinist Imagination in PakistanExploring Themes of Peace and Conflict in Indian PoetryEmbracing Pacifist Poetry in Times of Conflict

War has always had a profound impact on language and imagination. In times of conflict between India and Pakistan, it becomes crucial to defy the constraints imposed by war and uphold the freedom of expression. The people of both nations have been engaging in acts of rebellion against warmongers since 1947. As the specter of war looms large once again, it is essential to reflect on the power of language and imagination to transcend the boundaries imposed by conflict.

Challenging Masculinist Imagination in Pakistan

Kishwar Naheed’s poem ‘Girti hui Diwar-e Berlin, Günter Grass aur Main‘ serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of remaining silent about traumas and engaging in mythmaking. Naheed, much like Günter Grass, questioned the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall, highlighting the need for resolution and reconciliation in the face of historical traumas. In Pakistan, the masculine national imagination has often overshadowed the experiences of women impacted by the partition with India, leading to a bellicose approach to nationhood. Naheed’s poem challenges this collective amnesia and calls for a reckoning with the wounds of the past.

Exploring Themes of Peace and Conflict in Indian Poetry

Ibn-e-Insha’s ‘Aman ka Akhri Din‘ and Ali Sardar Jafri’s verses reflect a shared frustration with humanity’s failure to learn from the lessons of history. In India, poets like Ramdhari Singh Dinkar and Agha Shahid Ali have used their verses to advocate for mercy, peace, and compassion even in the context of war. Sahir Ludhianvi’s anti-war masterpiece ‘Parchhaiyan‘ brings the personal grief of loss and devastation to the forefront, challenging the abstract notions of war prevalent in national consciousness.

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Embracing Pacifist Poetry in Times of Conflict

Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, it is imperative to remember the human cost of war. While it may seem controversial to discuss pacifist poetry in the midst of ongoing conflict, it is a necessary reminder of the profound impact of violence on individuals and communities. Upholding justice is important, but succumbing to irresponsible warmongering only perpetuates the cycle of violence and suffering.

(The author is a Delhi-based author and academic)

Disclaimer: These are the personal opinions of the author

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