Jaun Elia Poetry

 

Jaun Elia is the name of a mysterious poet of Urdu literature, whose deep verses peep into the depth of human emotionalism and existential dilemmas. He was born in 1931 at Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India, but migrated to Pakistan after partition and began his struggle as a frontline Urdu poet, philosopher, biographer, and scholar.

The hallmarks of Elia's poetry are powerful melancholy, deep philosophy, and an absolutely unique manner of fusion between the classical and the modern. His verses often reflect on the complexities of love, the pain of separation, and the existential angst that partakes of the human condition. He is celebrated for the fact that he could express deep feelings clearly and in depth, striking a chord among readers across generations.

One of the famous works by Jaun Elia is the diwan of his poems, "Shayad," which reminds one of the raw emotional appeal and highly dense philosophical insight. Other than poetry, Elia was known for his translation and critiques related to classical Persian and Urdu literature, adding to the already enriching landscape of Urdu literature.

Despite having to experience many personal tragedies all his life, including financial troubles and failing health, Jaun Elia remained devoted to his art. It is because his poetry inspires and provokes human thought that he is considered the most revered personality in the circle of Urdu literature.

Reading Jaun Elia's poetry is getting deep inside, succumbing to introspection, and pondering. He is a poet who stirs the soul with words that express the gamut of emotions from despair to hope. Whether you are a hardcore fan of Urdu poetry or you have been introduced to its charm recently, rest assured that getting inside Jaun Elia's works shall be real deep and enriching.

One closed the paradigm of Jaun Elia's poetry; doubtless timeless and relevant—is this: to readers, an eye-opener that gives them a glimpse into the depths of human existence. His alacrity in being able to capture the quintessence of any particular emotion and painting it into poetic language has made his immortality among generations to come.

Let Jaun Elia enchant you with his wonderful poetry and find out why his words still echo within the soul of poetry readers around the world. 

خوب ہے شوق کا یہ پہلو بھی

میں بھی برباد ہو گیا تو بھی

حسن مغموم تمکنت میں تری

فرق آیا نہ یک سر مو بھی

یہ نہ سوچا تھا زیر سایۂ زلف

کہ بچھڑ جائے گی یہ خوش بو بھی

حسن کہتا تھا چھیڑنے والے

چھیڑنا ہی تو بس نہیں چھو بھی

ہائے وہ اس کا موج خیز بدن

میں تو پیاسا رہا لب جو بھی

یاد آتے ہیں معجزے اپنے

اور اس کے بدن کا جادو بھی

یاسمیں اس کی خاص محرم راز

یاد آیا کرے گی اب تو بھی

یاد سے اس کی ہے مرا پرہیز

اے صبا اب نہ آئیو تو بھی

ہیں یہی جونؔ ایلیا جو کبھی

سخت مغرور بھی تھے بد خو بھی

Poet: جون ایلیا

یارو،کچھ تو حال سناو

یارو،کچھ تو حال سناو

اُسکی قیامت بانہوں کا

وہ جو سمٹتے ہونگے اُن میں

وہ تو مر جاتے ہونگے

Poet: جون ایلیا