ije~ lR; - By Dr Som Kulshrestha

Written By: Dr Som Kulshrestha

Category: Memoir

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the evocative memoir titled "ije~ lR;", Dr Som Kulshrestha, writing under the name Param Satya, presents a profound reflection on life and death. Submitted as an entry in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this piece delves into the deeply philosophical themes of truth and existence. Through his narrative, Dr Kulshrestha invites readers to contemplate the inevitability of mortality and the essence of truth, providing a contemplative space for introspection and connection with the universal human experience.

About the Work

"ije~ lR;" is an introspective piece that explores the themes of life and death with philosophical depth. The memoir is imbued with a somber yet enlightening mood, prompting readers to reflect on the truth that transcends life itself. Dr Kulshrestha's narrative style is contemplative, utilizing rich imagery and thoughtful reflection to guide readers through the complexities of human existence, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of the universal truth.

Param Satya

Original Submission by Dr Som Kulshrestha

ije~ lR;

esjs ifjokj esa djhch fj”rsnkj dk yEch chekjh ds ckn ,d fnu vpkud LoxZokl gks x;k Fkk ml fnu eSa muds ?kj x;k Fkk] ns[kk fd e`r ”kjhj dks “e”kku ys tkus dh rS;kfj;k¡ dh tk jgh Fkha] dqN djhch fj”rsnkj mudh e`R;q dh lqudj vk jgs Fks] efgyk,sa ph[k&iqdkj ,oa jksus&/kksus esa O;Lr Fkh] de mez ds dqN cPps ,d ne “kkUr ls LrC/k ls ,sls ekgkSy esa <yus dh dksf”k”k dj jgs Fks] vkSj iq:’k yksx dqN rks ,dne “kkUr cSBs Fks vkSj dqN NksVs&NksVs xzqi esa b/kj&m/kj [kM+s Fks] mUgh ds e/; eSa Hkh ogh [kM+k Fkk] lc vkil esa bl e`R;q yksd ls ysdj LoxZyksd] rd ujd ,oa ikrky yksd rd dh ckrksa es O;Lr Fks pw¡fd ekgkSy xexhu Fkk rks lHkh yksx ml e`r&vkRek }kjk vius thou esa fd;s x;s vPNs rFkk cqjs dk;ksZ dk foe”kZ dj jgs FksA

rS;kfj;k iw.kZ gks tkus ij lc yksx ml e`r&vkRek ¼”kjhj½ dks ysdj “e”kku ?kkV dh vksj py fn;s Fks ,oa jke uke lR; gS] tgk¡ lR; gS ogk¡ xfr gS^^ dk mPPkkj.k djrs gq, ml fnu ge lc yksx “e”kku ?kkV igq¡p x;s] mlds ckn dqN yksx e; e`r O;fDr ds iq=ksa ds }kjk “e”kku ?kkV ij fd;s tkus okys fØ;k&dykiksa esa yx x;s rFkk vU; yksx b/kj&m/kj cSBdj vkil esa ckrsa dj jgs Fk]s eSa Hkh ml fnu mUgha ds e/; lHkh yksxksa ds fopkjksa dks lquk jgk Fkk chp&chp esa gk¡ ;k uk esa viuh Hkh xnZu fgyk nsrk FkkA

“e”kku ?kkV rd e`r&vkRek ds lkFk tkus dk esjk izFke volj FkkA eSa ogk¡ igq¡p dj LrC/k lk jg x;k Fkk] fofpfyr lk gks jgk FkkA

oks txg ,slh txg Fkh tgk¡ lR; ls :c: gksrs gSa] gk¡ ml fnu oks txg] ftls dksbZ ilUn ugha djrk ppkZvksa esa Hkh] exj ogk¡ lR; ds n”kZu gksrs gSa] tSls fd eSaus ml fnu fd;s] oks txg gh ,slh gS fd tgk¡ thou dk vfUre ije~ lR; ns[kus dks feyrk gS] ogk¡ dk ekgkSy ns[k dj fopfyr ls gks tkrs gSa yksx------ LrC/k jg tkrs gSa yksxA

ogk¡ lHkh lR;oknh] U;k;oknh rFkk ekuorkoknh utj vkrs gSa yksxA ml fnu eSaus Hkh ns[kk oks lc] ftls o;ku djuk Hkh esjs fy, eqefdu ugha FkkA

dgk¡ ls vkrh gS oks vkRek] bl u”oj “kjhj esa------ dgk¡ pyh tkrh gS oks bl u”oj “kjhj ls--------- “kk;n ugha tku ldk dksbZ ml vkRek dks] lHkh esa erSD;----------

exj dgha rks dqN gS vkSj ,slk dqN tks cuk, j[krk gS lHkh ds e/; lkeUtL; vkSj ,d fnu lesV ysrk gS vius vki esaA vgks “kkfDreku ugha le> ldk dksbZ rsjh bl O;oLFkk dks----------

D;ksa fd rsjh ek;k dks tkuuk] mldks igpkuuk cgqr eqf”dy gSA vglkl djkrk gS oks] flQZ--------- feV~Vh ls mBkrk gS vkSj feV~Vh esa feykrk gS oks] ns[kk--------

ogh eqV~Bh Hkj jk[k----------

;gh eqV~Bh Hkj jk[k gaS u ge lc yksx--------- rks ge lc lR;oknh] U;k;oknh ,oa ekurorkoknh dqN iy&fNu ds fy, D;ksa

lnk&lnk ds fy, D;ksa ugha okg js esjs&rsjs lc ds ?kkV ^^”ke”kku ?kkV^^

okdbZ rsjk Mj cgqr gS yksxksa dks tgka dne j[krs gh yksx oSjkX; eglwl djus yxrs gSaA

ml fnu ;g lc dqN ns[kk&rks yxk ;s fd ;gk¡ dqN ugha] dqN Hkh rks ugha-------- fQj ;s xq:j fdl ckr dk

lc dqN Hkwydj iy Hkj esa eSa ;g lc dqN lksp x;k vkSj ,d gh iy esa thou&e`R;q ls :c: gqvk vkSj ogk¡ ns[kk oks lR;] ije lR; tks vVy lR; gS ogh u ^^eqV~Bh Hkj jk[k^^

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform that celebrates the power of words and creativity. It invites writers from diverse backgrounds to share their unique voices and stories. This competition provides an opportunity for participants to engage with a wider audience, showcasing their literary talents and contributing to the vibrant world of creative arts.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr Som Kulshrestha for his poignant submission, "ije~ lR;". His contribution to the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with the profound themes of life and truth. Thank you, Dr Kulshrestha, for sharing your insightful reflections and enriching our understanding of the human condition.

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