Awadhi literature has always been a sharp sword against societal hypocrisy, and no one wields it quite like Rafeek Shadani. In his legendary poem 'Jiyo Bahadur Khaddar Dhari' (जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी), Shadani delivers a blistering satire on the modern political class.
Touching upon themes of inflation, corruption, and the misuse of Gandhi’s Khadi, this poem resonates deeply with the common man's struggle. Much like the revolutionary verses of Dushyant Kumar, Shadani exposes how the 'Khaddar Dhari' (politician) thrives while the public suffers.
Jiyo Bahadur Khaddar Dhari - जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
Rafeek Shadani Sahab Ki Jiyo bahadur Khaddar Dhari
ई मँहगाई ई बेकारी, नफ़रत कै फ़ैली बीमारी
दुखी रहै जनता बेचारी, बिकी जात बा लोटा-थारी।
जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
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| Jiyo Bahadur Khaddar Dhari - जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी! Rafeek Shadani |
मनमानी हड़ताल करत हौ, देसवा का कंगाल करत हौ
खुद का मालामाल करत हौ, तोहरेन दम से चोर बज़ारी।
जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
(Read More: Explore the pain of the common man in our collection 'Khuddar Mere Shehar Ka'.)
धूमिल भै गाँधी कै खादी, पहिरै लागै अवसरवादी
या तो पहिरैं बड़े प्रचारी, देश का लूटौ बारी-बारी।
जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
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| जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी! |
तन कै गोरा, मन कै गन्दा, मस्जिद मंदिर नाम पै चंदा
सबसे बढ़ियाँ तोहरा धंधा, न तौ नमाज़ी, न तौ पुजारी
जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
सूखा या सैलाब जौ आवै, तोहरा बेटवा ख़ुसी मनावै
घरवाली आँगन मा गावै, मंगल भवन अमंगल हारी।
जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
झंडै झंडा रंग-बिरंगा, नगर-नगर मा कर्फ़्यू दंगा
खुसहाली मा पड़ा अड़ंगा, हम भूखा तू खाव सोहारी
(Related: Mera Desh Jal Raha Hai - मेरा देश जल रहा है)
जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
बरखा मा विद्यालय ढहिगा, वही के नीचे टीचर रहिगा
नहर के खुलतै दुई पुल बहिगा, तोहरेन पूत कै ठेकेदारी।
जियौ बहादुर खद्दर धारी!
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रफ़ीक शादानी
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| Rafeek Shadani |
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Conclusion
Rafeek Shadani's "Jiyo Bahadur Khaddar Dhari" remains a timeless critique of the political landscape in India. Through his witty Awadhi dialect, he questions the morality of those who wear the mask of service while engaging in "Chor Bazari" (black marketing).
If you enjoyed this poem, you might also like our collection of Mahadevi Verma's Poems or the revolutionary verses in our Hindi Poetry section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote the poem 'Jiyo Bahadur Khaddar Dhari'?
The poem was written by the famous Awadhi satirist and poet, Rafeek Shadani.
What is the main theme of Rafeek Shadani's poetry?
Rafeek Shadani is known for his sharp political satire, focusing on corruption, inflation, and the struggles of the common man in the Awadhi dialect.