Some poems speak about death, while others reveal how love continues to exist even after it. “Maut Aur Tum” by Anubhav B.N. Pal is one such deeply emotional Hindi poem that blends love, longing, memory, and mortality into a moving literary experience. Rather than portraying death as the end of a relationship, the poem imagines love surviving beyond the grave through memories, fragrance, and silent promises.
What makes this poem especially touching is its delicate symbolism. A forgotten white dupatta, the sound of anklets, a lonely grave, and the scent of a loved one become powerful reminders that genuine love refuses to disappear. Through simple yet evocative language, Anubhav B.N. Pal creates a poetic world where separation cannot erase emotional connection.
POEM
MAUT AUR TUM
By Anubhav B.N. Pal
Meri laash dekhkar dosto,
yeh mat sochna ki kafan par kharcha hoga.
Meri almaari khol kar dekhna,
uska safed dupatta rakha hoga.
Aksar bhool jaaya karti thi woh yeh dupatta,
dobara milne ke bahaane.
Qabr par milne aa jaaye shayad,
dupatta dhoondhne ke bahaane.
Jab keedon ne kha li hogi
khaal ki aakhri parat meri,
Aur uski payal ki jhankaar se
agar phir se jaag uthe rooh meri,
To ghabrana mat dosto,
mujh par ek ehsaan karna.
Uske maashooq ko mujhe dikhana,
mujhe dobara dafn karna.
Meri rooh Khuda ko ata tab hogi,
Aakar jab woh meri qabr par khadi hogi.
Meri qabr par pehla phool tab khilega,
Hijr ka aansu uski aankhon se jab girega.
Uske dupatte ki khushboo se
mujhe itna maaloom hai,
Farishte khafa hain,
Jahannum mein yeh kaisa mahaul hai?
Khuda se shikayat kar rahe hain sab,
“Yeh naainsaafi kya hai?
Is gunahgaar ko itni rehmat kaise ata hai?”
Aur yeh sab meherbaani mujh par
isliye ho rahi hai,
Kyuki meri rooh
tumhare dupatte se jo lipti padi hai.
मौत और तुम
— अनुभव बी. एन. पाल
मेरी लाश देखकर दोस्तों,
यह मत सोचना कि कफ़न पर खर्चा होगा।
मेरी अलमारी खोलकर देखना,
उसका सफ़ेद दुपट्टा रखा होगा।
अक्सर भूल जाया करती थी वह यह दुपट्टा,
दोबारा मिलने के बहाने।
कब्र पर मिलने आ जाए शायद,
दुपट्टा ढूँढ़ने के बहाने।
जब कीड़ों ने खा ली होगी
खाल की आख़िरी परत मेरी,
और उसकी पायल की झनक से
अगर फिर से जाग उठे रूह मेरी,
तो घबराना मत दोस्तों,
मुझ पर एक एहसान करना।
उसके माशूक़ को मुझे दिखाना,
मुझे दोबारा दफ़न करना।
मेरी रूह ख़ुदा को अता तब होगी,
आकर जब वह मेरी कब्र पर खड़ी होगी।
मेरी कब्र पर पहला फूल तब खिलेगा,
हिज्र का आँसू उसकी आँखों से जब गिरेगा।
उसके दुपट्टे की ख़ुशबू से
मुझे इतना मालूम है,
फ़रिश्ते ख़फ़ा हैं,
जहन्नुम में यह कैसा माहौल है?
ख़ुदा से शिकायत कर रहे हैं सब,
“यह नाइंसाफ़ी क्या है?
इस गुनहगार को इतनी रहमत कैसे अता है?”
और यह सब मेहरबानी मुझ पर
इसलिए हो रही है,
क्योंकि मेरी रूह
तुम्हारे दुपट्टे से जो लिपटी पड़ी है।
A LOVE THAT CONTINUES AFTER DEATH
From its very first lines, Maut Aur Tum presents death not as a tragedy but as a continuation of love’s journey. The speaker shows little concern for his own funeral or burial. Instead, his thoughts remain fixed on the woman he loves and the possibility that she may one day visit his grave.
The repeated references to her forgotten dupatta transform an ordinary object into a symbol of affection, remembrance, and hope. Even after death, the speaker believes that love can still find its way back through the smallest memories.
THE SYMBOLISM OF THE DUPATTA
One of the poem’s most beautiful literary devices is the recurring image of the white dupatta. It represents far more than a piece of clothing—it becomes a bridge between two souls separated by death.
The speaker imagines his beloved returning merely to search for the forgotten dupatta. Yet beneath this simple act lies a deeper longing: the desire for one final meeting, one final presence, and one final reminder that love once existed.
By choosing such an everyday object, the poet makes the emotions feel personal and relatable.
LOVE, JEALOUSY, AND THE PAIN OF LETTING GO
One of the poem’s most heartbreaking moments arrives when the speaker imagines seeing his beloved with someone else. Rather than asking for revenge or expressing anger, he quietly requests that his friends bury him once again if that day ever comes.
This unexpected twist reveals the emotional complexity of love. It captures the silent jealousy, helplessness, and acceptance that often accompany unfulfilled relationships.
The pain is expressed with remarkable restraint, making the emotions even more powerful.
SPIRITUAL IMAGERY AND POETIC IMAGINATION
As the poem progresses, it moves beyond earthly love into a deeply spiritual space. The grave, the soul, angels, heaven, and divine mercy all become part of the narrative.
The poet imagines that even the fragrance of the beloved’s dupatta follows his soul into the afterlife. In one of the poem’s most imaginative passages, the angels question why such extraordinary mercy is being shown to someone they consider a sinner.
This beautiful blend of romance and spirituality gives Maut Aur Tum a distinctive emotional depth that stays with the reader long after the poem ends.
SIMPLE LANGUAGE, PROFOUND EMOTIONS
One of Anubhav B.N. Pal’s greatest strengths is his ability to communicate deep emotions through accessible language. The poem avoids complicated metaphors or difficult vocabulary, allowing every image to speak naturally.
Whether describing a forgotten dupatta, the sound of anklets, or the silence of a grave, every verse feels intimate and cinematic. Readers do not simply read the poem—they experience its emotions alongside the speaker.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anubhav B.N. Pal is an Indian theatre artist based in Delhi who has been actively involved in professional theatre since 2021. As a core member of The Leftovers Group, he has performed in more than ten theatrical productions across prominent venues.
His notable acting and creative contributions include productions such as The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – SankshIPT and To Be Or A Doo Be. Alongside theatre, Anubhav’s writing reflects a deep sensitivity toward human emotions, relationships, memory, and longing. His poetry combines simplicity with powerful imagery, creating verses that leave a lasting emotional impression on readers.
लेखक के बारे में
अनुभव बी. एन. पाल दिल्ली स्थित एक भारतीय रंगकर्मी (थिएटर आर्टिस्ट) हैं, जो वर्ष 2021 से पेशेवर रंगमंच से सक्रिय रूप से जुड़े हुए हैं। वे The Leftovers Group के प्रमुख सदस्यों में से एक हैं और अब तक दस से अधिक नाट्य प्रस्तुतियों में अभिनय एवं रचनात्मक योगदान दे चुके हैं।
उनकी उल्लेखनीय प्रस्तुतियों में The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – SankshIPT तथा To Be Or A Doo Be जैसी नाट्य प्रस्तुतियाँ शामिल हैं। रंगमंच के साथ-साथ उनकी कविताएँ भी मानवीय भावनाओं, प्रेम, स्मृतियों और विरह की गहरी अनुभूति को सरल शब्दों में व्यक्त करती हैं। उनकी लेखन शैली सहज होने के बावजूद पाठकों के मन पर गहरा प्रभाव छोड़ती है।
FINAL THOUGHTS
“Maut Aur Tum” is far more than a poem about death. It is a meditation on memories that refuse to fade, love that survives separation, and the quiet hope that even after life ends, emotions continue to exist in unseen ways.
Through unforgettable images of a white dupatta, the sound of anklets, a lonely grave, and a wandering soul, Anubhav B.N. Pal reminds readers that true love cannot be buried. It lives on in memories, fragrances, and moments that continue to echo long after goodbye.
For readers who appreciate heartfelt Hindi poetry filled with romance, longing, and spiritual imagination, Maut Aur Tum is a memorable literary piece that lingers in the heart long after the final verse.
