Written in 1912, ShamaaurShair is among the major poems of Iqbal. In 'Shikwa' and 'JawabeShikwa' Iqbal introduces the reader to the subject by gradually justifying his theme. In 'Shama aur Shair' the dialogue is direct. It is a symbolic poem. The poet or 'shair' is the symbol for the traditionridden poet who has not adapted himself to his times. There again Iqbal indirectly emphasises the missionary zeal which should possess and guide a poet. That he should find no appreciation is the logical consequence of a shift from the traditional ryhming 'numbers' to another sort of poetry—one that should impart zeal and fervour_ to its hearer. For as orders change, so do the tastes.

'Shama aur Shair' is also very important from another viewpoint, namely, the theme, the imagery empolyed, and the emphasis on the PanIslamic concept. For instance, when the poet describes the effect of ceaseless effort for the attainment of success, he employs the image of the wave which, when once it gains momentum, could bring about a revolution in the velocity f the river. Iqbal applies this image to the presentday Islamic world. He sees a storm that is bound to burst from the lull and quietness of the river which pervades it at the moment.

IQBAL REVIEW
Journal of the Iqbal Academy, Pakistan
April 1965

Full Review: http://www.iqbalcyberlibrary.net/pdf/...

Lyrics by: Allama Iqbal
Recited by: Zia Mohyeddin Sahib
Recitation courtesy: Iqbal Academy Pakistan

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⚫ Stanzas

Intro: 00:00
Stanza No.1: 00:16
Stanza No.2: 01:21
Stanza No.3: 03:13
Stanza No.4: 04:11
Stanza No.5: 05:24
Stanza No.6: 06:36
Stanza No.7: 07:56
Stanza No.8: 08:53
Stanza No.9: 10:17
Stanza No.10: 11:28
Stanza No.11: 12:53

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BaangeDara: 116

Shama aur Shair
The Candle and The Poet

Shair
The Poet

Dosh Mee Gutam Ba ShamaeManzileWeeraneKhowesh
Gaisuay Tu AzpareParwana Dar Dashana Ae

Last night I said to the candle of my desolate house
“Your hair gets combed by the wings of the moth

Dar Jahan MisleCharagheLalaeSehrastam
Ne NaseebeMehfile, Ne QismateKashana Ae

In the world I am like the lamp of the wilderness’ tulip
I am neither in an assembly’s lot, nor in a house’ fortune

Madd Te ManindeTou Man Hum Nafas Mee Soukhtam
Dar TawafeShaula Am Baale Na Zad Parwana Ae

Since a long time I am also burning my breath like you
Though I am circling the flame no moth has hit its wing

Mee Tapad Sad JalwaeDar JaaneAmal Far SoodeMann
Bar Namee Khaizd Azeen Mehfil DileDiwana Ae

Many an effulgence is crammed in my life of unfulfilled desires
Not a single loving heart rises in this assembly

Az Kuja Aen AatisheAlam Faroz Andokhti
KirmakeBe Maya Ra SouzeKaleem Amoskhti

From where have you acquired this world illuminating fire?
You have infused the love of Kalim in the poor insect”!

Shama
The Candle

Mujh Ko MoujeNafas Deti Hai PaighameAjal
Lab Issi MoujeNafas Se Hai Nawa Paira Tera

“The blow of breath which gives me the message of death
By the same blow of breath your lip is melodious

Mein To Jalti Hun Ke Hai Muzmir Meri Fitrat Mein Souz
Tu Firouzan Hai Ke Parwanon Ko Ho Soda Tera

I am alight because burning is built into my nature
You are alight so that the moths may have the love of yours

Girya Saman Main Ke Mere Dil Mein Hai ToofaneAshak
Shabnam Afshan Tu Ke BazmeGul Mein Ho Charcha Tera

I am weeping because a flood gushes forth from my heart
You shed dew so that garden’s assembly may sing praises yours

Gul Ba Daman Hai Meri Shab Ke Lahoo Se Meri Subah
Hai Tere Amroz Se NaAshna Farda Tera

My morning is adorned with the roses from my night’s toil
Your tomorrow is unaware of the today of yours

Yun To Roshan Hai Magar SouzeDarun Rakhta Nahin
Shaola Hai MisleCharagheLalaeSehra Tera

Though you are lightened your are devoid of the inner heat
Like the lamp of the wilderness’ tulip is the flame of yours

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