روئان رهن نـ سپرين، آيل ڪريان ڪيئينءَ

"We are not born free; we become free"

The German philosopher Immanuel Kant famously declared, "We are not born free; we become free." This quote challenges the notion of freedom as an inherent right bestowed upon us at birth. Instead, Kant argues that freedom is an ongoing process achieved through the use of reason and responsible decision-making. True freedom, according to Kant, lies in acting autonomously, guided by reason rather than impulses or external pressures. This necessitates a developed sense of moral responsibility, where one recognizes the impact of their choices and strives to act in accordance with ethical principles.

For people living in a controlled democracy like Pakistan, Kant's concept of freedom through reason takes on a particular significance. While certain freedoms of expression, press, or assembly might be restricted, the ability to cultivate reason and make responsible choices remains paramount. Citizens can exercise critical thinking to analyze information and form independent opinions, even within existing limitations. Engaging in allowed forms of civic participation, making ethical decisions in daily life, and supporting initiatives that promote responsible dissent are all ways for Pakistanis to actively pursue freedom within the bounds of their political system. While the path towards achieving greater freedoms might be gradual, Kant's philosophy reminds us that even small, reasoned steps can contribute to a more just and open society.

پکي پرديس جا سورج ، پرن پويان لڙي ٿو پيو....

Hassan Dars

ڏور ٿيندا وڃن روز جوڳيئڙا

شيخ اياز

ڏور ٿيندا وڃن روز جوڳيئڙا،
تون اڃا ٿو جيئين، هاءِ ڙي جيئڙا!

اوچتو مون ڏٺو اُڀُ آسائتو،
رات ڪاري هُئي ڏِيئڙا ڏِيئڙا!

مون نه ڄاتو ته اي سجّ جهڙا پرين!
روز پاتا پئي تو لِڪي ليئڙا!

آءُ منهنجي تڏي، ويههُ اوري اڏي،
ساههُ توکي سڏي، اوءِ سانگيئڙا!

ڇو اياز اڄ وري ڇانوَ ڳولهين پيو؟
پنڌ ڏاڍو پري آهي پانڌيئڙا!

هڪ مند چري آهي--ابراهيم منشي

 ابراهيم منشي

هڪ مند چري آهي، ٻي جا رات ٺري آهي

اهڙي ۾ اچڻ تنهنجو ،ڀاڳن جي ڀري آهي،

ڏس ڪهڙو ڏکڻ گھليو ٿيا ماڪ ڦڙا موتي

۽ويس وڻن ڍڪيو ،پن پنهنجا ڪري پوتي

وري آ تو ورائڻ لاءِ واهوندي وري آهي...

ڏس سنگ هو سارين جا، ڪيئن ڪنڌ نمائن ٿا

۽ هير هلورن تي ڇا ،ساز سڻائن ٿا

ڄڻ سهڻي سنڌو مان ،آئي تا تري آهي.!

مايا نه مڏي مون وٽ، ماڙيون نه ڪي محلاتون

سائو ويس ڍڪيو ڌرتي ،وٺيون ٿر بر برساتيون

اڏي تو لاءِ اسان پيارا ،پکڙي جي ڏري آهي ... اهڙي ۾ ...

ڇا اڀ ڇمر ڇايو، رت ائي بسنتي آ

جٽ جوڙ ٿيا جوڀن ، هر من ۾ مستي آ

هر ڪنهن سان هتي منشي ، پنهنجي حور پري آهي.....

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Conquering the Blank Page: My Journey to Defeat Writer's Block

For months, an invisible force field blocked my writing. Excuses piled up like a mental barricade, preventing me from putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard, as it is these days). A Google search revealed the culprit: writer's block. The surprising truth? Even the most renowned writers face this foe.

While I may not be a literary giant, the struggle to write resonated deeply. My usual reports and research documents, though valuable, lacked the spark of creative expression. Determined to break free, I delved into resources like the inspiring "500 Words Daily" blog. The idea of writing freely, without the burden of perfection, resonated. So, with a deep breath, I set a goal: 5,000 unedited words a day for the next thirty days.

Even writing this post wasn't easy. The perfectionist in me reared its head. But here's the key – the pressure to craft a flawless masterpiece is the real block. Embracing the freedom to write without editing has been a breath of fresh air.

The beautiful pictures scattered throughout this piece hold a deeper meaning. They were captured by dear friends, reminders of the joy and serenity that enrich my life. Finding peaceful moments for self-reflection is crucial. It's in that quiet space that confusion clears and clarity emerges. Clarity – the missing piece I needed to tackle any topic, no matter how daunting.

Today marks the beginning of my fight against writer's block. With dedication and these daily writing exercises, I'm determined to hone my skills and silence the inner critic. Join me on this journey, and together, let's conquer the blank page!

اڄ جي ڳالهـ

چاهي انسان اعلان ڪندو وتي يا ساري عمر ان کي راز رکي

جيڪا شئي  ان جي ڪمزوري ٿي ويندي آهي اها ئي ان جي 

ناڪاميء جو باعث بڻبي آهي

If This Is a Man!

If This Is a Man By Primo Levi

Primo Levi

You who live safe
In your warm houses,
You who find, returning in the evening,
Hot food and friendly faces:

Consider if this is a man

Who works in the mud,

Who does not know peace,

Who fights for a scrap of bread,

Who dies because of a yes or a no.

Consider if this is a woman

Without hair and without name,

With no more strength to remember,

Her eyes empty and her womb cold

Like a frog in winter.

Meditate that this came about:

I commend these words to you.

Carve them in your hearts

At home, in the street,

Going to bed, rising;

Repeat them to your children.

Or may your house fall apart,

May illness impede you,

May your children turn their faces from you.

هِنَ جنم هُنَ جنم ....... اسحاق تنيو

هِنَ جنم، هُنَ جنم لاءِ وچن ٿو ڪيان،

مان جتي ڀي هجان، سنڌ تنهنجو هجان!

ڪين ڪوسو لڳي واءُ توکي ڪڏهن،

تنهنجا دشمن ڏسان، ڪنڌ تن جا ڪپيان!

جنگ جوٽي آ جن سنڌ جي سورمن،

بيت، وايون، غزال، گيت تن لاءِ لکان!

 تنهنجي کيتن مان خوشبو ايندي رهي،

انب لايون لئيون، سڀ مان سايون ڏسان!

شاهـ سامي سچل، جنهن لاءِ دعاڳو اسحاق،

تنهنجو ٿر بر وسي، سائو ٿئي ڪوهستان!

هِنَ جنم، هُنَ جنم لاءِ وچن ٿو ڪيان،

مان جتي ڀي هجان، سنڌ تنهنجو هجان!

ٻي خبر ناهي.......... شيخ اياز

ٻي خبر ناهي پر مرڻ کانپوِ، توسان گڏجڻ جون حسرتون رهنديون

جان ۾ جان رهي منهنجي اکڙين جون عادتون رهنديون

زندگي تلخ آ، هجي تـ هجي. روح ۾ سو ملاهتون رهنديون

سرحدِ غم قريب آ اي دوست، ساٿ ڪيسين محبتون رهنديون

تنهنجي پهلوءَ ۾ ڪيسيتائين دوست، ابن آدم جون جنتون رهنديون