Posters for Peace - By Ishtihaar for SAHMAT, Delhi - India Together

Poem: Sahir Ludhiyanwi Drawing: Shamshad Khoon Apna Ho Ya Paraya Ho Nasle Adam Ka Khoon Hai Akhir Jang Mashirk Me Ho Ke Magrib Me Amne Alam Ka Khoon Hai Akhir Bum Gharon Per Giren Ke Sarhad Per Ruhe Tamir Zakhm Khati Hai Khet Apne Jalen Ke Aurron Ke Zeest Phako Se Tilmilati Hai Tank Agey Badhey Ke Pichey Hatey Kokh Dharti Ki Banjh Hoti Hai Fateh Ka Jashen Ho Ke Har Ka Sog Jindagi Maiyaton Pe Routi Hai Jang To Khud Hi Eak Masaail Hai Jang Kya Masaailon Ka Hal Daigi Aag Aur Khoon Aaj Bakhshegi Bhookh Aur Ahtiyaaz Kal Daigi Isliaye Aai Sharif Insano Jang Talti Raeh To Behtar Hai Aap Aur Hum Sabhi Ke Aangan Mein Shamma Jalti Raeh To Behtar Hai Whether blood be ours or theirs, Its the blood of mankind. Whether wars be waged in the east or west, It is the murder of world-peace. Whether houses be bombed or borders The temple of the Soul is wounded. Whether our farms be torched or others’ It is life that convulses with hunger. Whether tanks roll forward or retreat, The earth’s womb is desecrated. Whether its the celebration of victory or mourning of loss, It is Life that weeps at the graveside. War is a problem itself. How will war resolve problems? Today it will rain fire and blood, Tomorrow, hunger and scarcity. Thus, O’ all people of decency, Its better if war is averted. And better too, if in our courtyards The flame of peace flickers ceaselessly. [Translated for India Together by Pradyumna Singh. Contact Shabnam Hashmi for copies.

Poem: Bertold Brecht (translated to Hindi) Poster Design and image: Parthiv Shah Yudh Abhi Nahin, Yudh Kabhi Nahin Yudh Jo Aa Raha Hai Pehla Yudh Nahin Hai. Is sey Pahele Bhi Yudh Huey They. Pichala Yudh Jab Khatm Hua Tab Kutch Vijeyta Bane or Kutch Vijit, Vijitoen Ke Beech Aam Aadmi Bhukhoon Mara Vijetayon Ke Beech Bhi Mara Veh Bhookha Hi War - not now, not ever The coming battles, Are not the first battles fought, There have been many battles in the past. When the last war was over, There were winners and losers, The winners died of hunger, And the losers died of hunger. [Translated for India Together by Tarun Jain. Contact Shabnam Hashmi for copies.]