Jaswant Singh Rahi

Jaswant Singh Rahi
Born 1913
Dera Baba Nanak, Punjab
Died 11 April 1996(1996-04-11) (aged 83)
Dera Baba Nanak, Punjab
Occupation Writer, freedom fighter, communist
Years active 1930–96
Spouse(s) Satwant Kaur
Children Inderjeet Singh Rahi, Sarabjeet Singh Rahi, Rajwant Singh Rahi

Jaswant Singh Rahi was a Punjabi poet, writer, communist and freedom fighter.[1] [2]

  • "SINGH BROTHERS". Singhbrothers.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] He lived his whole life in Dera Baba Nanak. Columnist Joginder Singh Bedi stated, "Born in the holy town of Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district, the Sahit Shiromani Poet Jaswant Singh Rahi's contribution to Punjabi world of letters is no less than that of Dhani Ram Chatrik, Prof Mohan Singh (poet) and Prof Puran Singh. This poet is popularly known for his slogan Jai Mitarta".

Early life

Rahi was born in a Rajput (Jaswal) family. His family had devoted itself to India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was very close to Baba Pyare Lal Bedi, a Punjabi Sikh, an author and a philosopher. He married Satwant Kaur, a Sikh from Fatehgarh Churian of Gurdaspur district in Punjab. They had eight children, including three sons – Rajwant Singh Rahi, Inderjeet Singh Rahi and Sarbjeet Singh Rahi; and five daughters – Late Ms Sukhbir Kaur (social activist and Punjabi writer), Santosh, Raj Kumari, Mohanjeet and Kanwaljeet. His daughters-in-law are Charanjeet Kaur, Ravinder Rahi and Kulwinder Kaur. His grandchildren include Baninder Rahi (journalist and media educator who has worked with the Indian Express, The Pioneer and Daily Post). Other grandchildren are Kavita Rahi, Bikramjeet Singh Rahi, Natasha Rahi, Navkiran Rahi, Prateek Rahi and Sarvnoor Singh Rahi.

He mentored writers including Rajwant Kaur Nagi and Shiv Kumar Batalvi during his early years. Batalvi spent weeks at Rahi's house in Dera Baba Nanak.

Works

Jaswant Singh Rahi was inspired by the freedom struggle. He joined the Communist movement and at that time changed his name to Rahi. He wrote novels, poetry, and biography in three parts. He was awarded by the Punjabi Lekhari Sabha and won the Punjabi Sahit Shiromani Award.

Books

  • Lahoo Bhiji Chanani (1981)
  • Pauna De Tarihaey (1981)
  • Kabran Da Gulab (1982)
  • Parchhavian da sach (1988)
  • Moye phulan da mandar (1990)
  • Adhoora Safar (1991)
  • Main Kiven Jeeveya I, II, III (Autobiography)
  • Dohre Rahi De (1996)
  • Jassa Singh Ramgarhia (Poetic narrative)

Political Influence

Throughout his active life, Rahi was considered among the most influential figures of the region. Prominent political personalities including Santokh Singh Randhawa, the then MLA of the constituency sought his advise on social and personal matters frequently. His correspondences regarding concerns over contemporary issues were also acknowledged by the then President of India, Giani Jail Singh. These correspondences are still preserved by the Rahi family.

Recognition

Jaswant Singh Rahi won several awards for his works, and his contributions for freedom struggle:

References

  1. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant (1990). Moye phulan da Mandar.
  2. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant. "Jaswant Singh Rahi". Facebook.com. facebook. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  3. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant (1988). Parchhavian da sach. New Delhi: Arsi Publications.
  4. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant (1991). Mein kiven jivia-1. New Delhi: Arsi Publications.
  5. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant (1981). Pauna de trihaye. New Delhi: Nanak Singh Publishers.
  6. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant (1991). Adhura safar. New Delhi: Loksahit.
  7. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant (1982). Kabran da gulab. New Delhi: Navin Publishers. "Kabran da Gulab"]
  8. ↑ "inauthor:"Jaswant Singh Rahi" - Google Search". Google.co.in. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  9. ↑ Rahi, Jaswant Singh (25 April 1991). "Adhura safar". Loksahit. Retrieved 25 April 2018 – via Google Books.
  10. ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - JALANDHAR TRIBUNE". Tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  11. ↑ "Shiv Kumar Batalvi (1936-1973) – Life and Poetry (Presentation - Desh Ratna)". shivkumarbatalvipoetry.blogspot.in. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  12. ↑ Datta, Amaresh (25 April 1988). "Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: Devraj to Jyoti". Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 25 April 2018 – via Google Books.
  13. ↑ "Shiv Kumar Batalvi_Life_All you ever want 2 know!". Unp.me. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  14. ↑ Kāṅga, Kulabīra Siṅgha (25 April 2018). "Sujan Singh". Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 25 April 2018 – via Google Books.
  • "Jaswant Singh Rahi (Open Library)". openlibrary.org. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
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