Kumaoni Shayari
Kumaoni Shayari is an expressive form of poetry that captures the soul of Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region. Known for its deep emotions, vivid imagery, and connection with nature, Kumaoni Shayari reflects the traditions, beauty, and everyday life of Kumaoni people. Just like the serene mountains and flowing rivers of the region, Kumaoni Shayari flows with raw emotions, depicting themes of love, longing, devotion, and admiration for the natural surroundings.
The Beauty of Kumaoni Shayari
Rooted in the traditions of Kumaon, the shayari often explores the beauty of nature, love for the land, and the simplicity of village life. The poems carry a sense of purity and raw emotion, often evoking strong feelings of nostalgia and attachment to one’s roots. From describing the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the lush green valleys, Kumaoni poets infuse their work with the natural beauty that surrounds them.
Themes in Kumaoni Shayari
The main themes revolve around love, longing, spirituality, and the connection with nature. Much like other forms of shayari, Kumaoni poets express their emotions through metaphors, wordplay, and deep symbolism. Love, both romantic and familial, is a common topic, often described with references to the local flora, fauna, and majestic mountains.
Another major theme is nostalgia. The shayari frequently brings out the poets’ longing for home, village life, or a lost loved one. Many poems also contain spiritual elements, as devotion to local deities and reverence for nature are integral to the culture of Kumaon.
The Role of Language
Kumaoni Shayari is written in the Kumaoni dialect, a language spoken in the Kumaon region. The unique linguistic rhythm adds depth and authenticity to the shayari, making it resonate deeply with those who speak the language. For outsiders, it offers a window into the culture, providing an opportunity to experience the richness of Kumaoni traditions through poetry.
मैं काव-पट्ट भट्ट ज्यस
मैं काव-पट्ट भट्ट ज्यस
तू चांवो ज्यस सुकिल
के भलौ राजौड़ बनौल
जो हम द्ववी जौंल मिल….
भौत करहै हिंदी में बात
भौत करहै हिंदी में बात
भौत करहै इंग्लिश में बात
अब आपुण भाषा अपनाओ
पहाड़िम बुलाओ, पहाड़िम बुलाओ
हैसंण उईक कमाल होय
हैसंण उईक कमाल होय
हिटौंण एकदम गजब
बुलांण में मिसिर घुली
चाहिये रै जानी सब….
मकैं भूलण चाहछै भूलि जा
मकैं भूलण चाहछै भूलि जा
के शरम झन करिए
तू एकै छै फन्नार यौ गौं पन
यस भरम झन रखिए
ना तू ‘हां’ करछै
ना तू ‘हां’ करछै
ना तू ‘ना’ करछै
अधपगल है गोयू मैं
आघिन पत्त ने के करछै।।
जब लै मै चहानू तकै
जब लै मै चहानू तकै
मकै अणंकसे है जां
हीमोग्लोबिन मूंण ए जां
बीपी माथ नहै जां
डीपी त्येरी झम्म लागूंछौ
डीपी त्येरी झम्म लागूंछौ
मि मारनूं कमेंटा।
द्वी बात मिहीं ल करले,
पि ले म्यर दगाड़, फैंटा…
उइल प्यारल कौ आंखू मे चहाओ
उइल प्यारल कौ आंखू मे चहाओ
के आंण लै रौ नजर
मील कौ पैलि आंख साफ कर
गिधड़ लै रयी गिधड़…..
के भलौ हैसोंण उइक
के भलौ हैसोंण उइक
के भली उइक चाल हय
भल-भल चहाइयै रै गय
हमर ती बुर हाल हय
सब बिमारी कौ एकै इलाज
सब बिमारी कौ एकै इलाज
एक चणकौन चहा गिलास
Main kaav-patt bhatt jayas
Main kaav-patt bhatt jayas
Tu chaavo jayas sukil
Ke bhalau rajoud banaul
Jo ham dvavi joun mil…
Bhaut karhai Hindi mein baat
Bhaut karhai Hindi mein baat
Bhaut karhai English mein baat
Ab aapun bhaasha apnao
Pahadim bulao, pahadim bulao
Haisan uik kamaal hoy
Haisan uik kamaal hoy
Hitaun ekdam gajab
Bulaan mein misir ghuli
Chahiye rai jaani sab….
Makain bhoolan chahchhai bhooli ja
Makain bhoolan chahchhai bhooli ja
Ke sharam jhan kariye
Tu ekai chhai fannar yau goun pan
Yas bharam jhan rakhiye
Na tu ‘haan’ karchhai
Na tu ‘haan’ karchhai
Na tu ‘na’ karchhai
Adhpagal hai goyu main
Aaghin patt ne ke karchhai.
Jab lai main chahanu takai
Jab lai main chahanu takai
Makai anankse hai jaan
Hemoglobin moon ai jaan
BP maath nahai jaan
DP tyaeri jhamm laguncha
DP tyaeri jhamm laguncha
Mi maranu commenta.
Dvi baat mihain la karle,
Pi le myar dagaad, pheenta…
Uil pyarl ka aankhu mein chhao
Uil pyarl ka aankhu mein chhao
Ke aan lairau nazar
Meel ka paili aankh saaf kar
Gidhad lai rayi gidhad…..
Ke bhalau haison uik
Ke bhalau haison uik
Ke bhali uik chaal hay
Bhal-bhal chahaiyai rai gay
Hamar ti bur haal hay
Sab bimari ka ekai ilaaj
Sab bimari ka ekai ilaaj
Ek chanakaun chaha gilaas
Kumaoni Shayari is a precious cultural expression that beautifully blends the emotions, values, and scenery of Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region. It celebrates the everyday life of the people, their love for the land, and their spiritual connection to nature, making it a profound and cherished form of art in the region. Through its heartfelt words, Kumaoni Shayari continues to keep alive the essence of Kumaon’s cultural and natural beauty.
