SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020 (PAGE 3) SACRED SPACE ART & CULTURE Om Mantra for health Stalwart of Gojri literary movement Niraj Dubey Regular chanting ensures that you feel peaceful from within Dr Javaid Rahi been portrayed nicely in his short stories. and are less distracted while doing any form of work. A per- Gojri is the third largest spoken language of Jammu and The books which got him awards for fictions are : son practicing Om chanting regularly feels serene and pious Om, symbolically embodies the divine energy, or Shakti, Kashmir after Kashmiri and Dogri. Further, it is a main trib- Banjara from within. It is a form of meditation which helps you to know and its three main characteristics: creation, preservation, and al language spoken in both the provinces of Union Territo- liberation. The mantra, or vibration, derives from Hinduism more about your inner self and add more meaning to every- ZANBEEL 2018 thing that you do. ry. Gojri, also known as Gujari -Gurjari, Gurjar Bhasha, and is considered to have high spiritual and creative power. Maharo Gurjar Bhasha- owns a vast treasure of word-hoard CHITTI MITTI (Gojri Fiction) 2019 Chanting of the Om Mantra purifies the environment around GOOD FOR LUNGS besides the rich tradition of creative, written literature and you and creates positive vibrations. The Om not only benefits Chanting of Omkar is one of the best effective treatments AS AN ESSAY WRITER folk- inheritance including folk-songs, folk -tales, proverbs, the person who is chanting it but also to the people around for thyroid problems. The vibration from the vocal cards and other oral-lore. As an essay writer, he has written many humorous pieces them wherever its vibrations flow. It cleanses your aura. It can affects the thyroid directly and regulates and stimulates its in Gojri. His writings expressly reflect the sweetness of place you in a meditational state which gives you deep relax- function. Regular Om chanting for 15 - 30 minutes gives a good If one traces the literary journey of the various regional humor and satire. He is quite familiar with the art of humor ation. The movement of energy regulates the chemicals in our progress. Also listening to Om chanting throughout night is languages of Jammu and Kashmir, which have rapidly devel- and satire, but at the same time, he maintains the quality of brains. The mantras have both psychological and physiologi- very effective. The results of OM chanting along with Bhra- oped during the past seven decades -Gojri language has fun without giving any feelings of inferiority in his writing. cal effects on your body. mari pranayama suggest that it can also be considered and emerged as one of the main languages, in terms of its cre- He is also capable of smiling and laughing at himself while HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHANTING OM included as a regular breathing exercise to improve pulmonary ative and modern literature. taking a dig or satire on others. ENSURES SOUND SLEEP function which is not exist so far. The organizations which are vigorously promoting Gojri AS A LEXICOGRAPHER Stress and hectic lifestyle impact your lifestyle badly. Late IMPROVES FUNCTIONING OF HEART, - a tribal language, include All India Radio, Jammu/ Srina- His great achievements in the development and promo- nights of working and waking up late in the morning disturb DIGESTIVE SYSTEM & DETOXIFIES BODY gar/ Poonch stations. The Radio undoubtedly has played a tion of Gojri are his multi-language Dictionaries, which con- your overall body cycle. You can improve your sleep and wake Chanting of OM regulates the blood flow to different body leading role in popularizing Gojri in rural and challenging nects Gojri with other languages like Kashmiri, English, and up the pattern by practicing Om chanting regularly. It not only parts. Thus, it helps in controlling blood pressure and symp- areas of the erstwhile state. Further, Central Institute of Indi- Urdu. He, thus enjoys high esteem amongst Gujjar intellec- toms of hypertension. When you an Languages, situated in Mysore, Karnataka, under HRD tuals, educationlists, and scholars for his work in the field of disconnect from the outer world Ministry Govt of India, has also published various books, lexicography. during chanting, your breathing, thereby preserving its linguistic and phonetic aspects. respiration and heart beat nor- Dr. Anjum has complied three bi-lingual, and tri-lingual The J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages is a malizes. Regular practice thus Dictionaries in Gojri, this includes : improves the working of your leading organization that has played a pivotal heart. Moreover, it also helps to role in developing, promoting, and pre- Gojri-English Dictionary improve your digestive system's serving Gojri language and Gujjar cul- Gojri- Urdu Dictionary Dictionary JK Gojri functioning. Improvement in ture. An independent section is Anjuman 2008 (First-ever) Multilingual blood circulation and oxygen working to document its litera- GOJRI-KASHMIRI ENGLISH enriched supply to the body cells ture and culture since 1978. are the two most important There are many writers who AS A RESEARCHER have contributed in the Gojri health benefits of Om chanting. Dr. Anjum's outstanding work con- literature one of them is the When you chant Om, you have to cerning the compilation of History of name of Dr. Rafiq Anjum, a breathe deeply. This deep breath- Gojri Literature in 10 volumes is nev- ing process helps to get rid of tox- paediatrician (Doctor) by ertheless a masterly literary research ins. That is why; ancient people profession, emerged on exercise in tracing the origin of Gojri believed that Om chanting Gojri's horizon in the year literature. restores your sexuality and 1993 with his first poetic youthfulness externally and collection, 'Dil Darya' in Besides other creative works, he, internally. Gojri, that won State lev- in 2000, started writing first-ever IMPROVES REASONING el 'Best Book Award' from History of Gojri Language and liter- ABILITY, a premier cultural institu- ature, which was completed in 10 volumes. REDUCES NEGATIVITY tion that is J&K Academy A disturbed mind has a ten- of Art, Culture and Lan- Dr. Anjum has also known for his dency to think negative first guages for the year 1996.Lat- command on Gojri linguistics and whenever some untoward inci- er his two more Gojri books phonology. He has contributed a well- ensures that you fall asleep quickly, but also that you get sound dence happens. But regular Om chanting ensures that you stay were also appreciated in liter- researched book in Gojri on Basics of and enough sleep. positive even in dire circumstances. Your reasoning ability ary circles. Gojri Grammar. HELPS TO IMPROVE CONCENTRATION improves and you are able to take right and better decisions AS A POET His other books are:- in difficult conditions. Emotional instability is one of the rea- When you chant Om, you sort of detach yourself from the Dr. Anjum is primarily a famous sons for failure. When you are worried, angry, frustrated or Gojri Kahawat Kosh Gojri Quotations whole world putting aside all your worries and tensions. With romantic poet of Gojri. His main contribu- irritated, it directly impacts your career. Your behaviour Anjum Shanasi Biography regular chanting, your mind becomes focused on this small tions to Gojri literature are his Ghazals, which Sanskrit word. As you keep on practicing, you become more becomes irrational and impractical due to which you may even reflects romantic impulses, philosophy of life and delicate Sajra Phull attentive in whatever you do and you're level of concentration become disturbed. However, you can benefit immensely by feelings, having a strong expression of his lonesomeness.' improves. chanting Om regularly as it helps you to gain control over your Peehng (Mukhlis) Selected poetry REDUCES STRESS AND ANXIETY emotional state. So there are immense health benefits of Om He, in his poetry, usually interprets his love for a mortal AWARDS According to a recent medical report, chanting Om has chanting. However, it is very much important that you prac- beloved. According to his philosophy, only purity of love can For his outstanding contributions to literature, Dr. Anjum been associated with reducing stress. One of the biggest health tice it perfectly under the guidance of an able teacher to get complete a human being and fill-up the gaps of life. has been awarded by several Govt originations included J&K benefits of Om chanting is that it brings down stress levels. It good results. His poetry is pure, natural, musical, and the content is Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Gurjar-Desh Char- provides relief from anxiety, tension and boosts creativity. (The author is a Sr. Faculty & Chief Warden - GCET Jammu) very thoughtful. Several noted singers of Jammu and Kash- itable Trust, Jammu, Tribal Research & Cultural Foundation mir have given new heights to his Gojri poetry through their J&K, Dabastan e Himalaya. He won Best Book Award from BOOK REVIEW melodious voices. Top Ghazal singers of Jammu and Kash- State Academy for his book Dil Darya 1996, and Gojri Eng- mir like Ms Seema Anil Sehgal, Sham Sajan, Suraj Singh, lish Dictionary in 2007, Himalayan Man Of Letters Award Master Kartar Chand have sung his number of Ghazals , from HEM Rajouri in 1999, State Level Academy Award for Geets for All India Radio Jammu, Poonch and Srinagar Excellence in Literature 2007, Gujjar Gandhi Award Gujjar Cry of the soul Kashmir which got highest appreciation for the audience. Employees Association 2017, Award for Excellence in Liter- ONE OF HIS MOST POPULAR GHAZALS IS:- ature 2016, 2017 & 2019 from Tribal Foundation, Gurjar- Dr P L Koul Poem 10: Needs a title, " Mauin Hindustan "which Desh Trust and others. Tein dillan ga rog laya hoon dua likhtu rehyo Tittle the book : Boni Shehjar (Kashmiri) according to the poet is having a secular character and every- LIFE AND CAREER one has equal opportunities to grow and develop and the Teri majbori na vi apni khata likhto rehyo Author : Shri Moti Lal Raina author is overjoyed to realize that his country is guiding and From an Awan -Gujjar family of Kalai village of Poonch leading the comity of nations.