Makers of Indian Literature: Makhdoom Muhiuddin
By Nishat Zaidi
Translated from Urdu by Nishat Zaidi Published by: Sahitya Akademi, Delhi
Makhdoom’s poetry will always be remembered for its advocacy of higher values of life and its humanism. Makhdoom had transformed his pen into a sword. He remained committed to the masses, their struggle, and continued to voice their aspirations, goals and dreams through his poetry. From Surkh Savera to Gul-e-Tar and Bisat-e-Rang, his creative journey proved to be extremely meaningful. From absolute rhetoric and spontaneous style of expression, he gradually moved towards symbolism. These symbols are a result of Makhdoom’s deep awareness of life and the beauty of its struggles which informed his poetic sensibility. This monograph is an English translation of the Urdu text authored by Sayyada Jafar.
