Bidesia Rang ke saujany se

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  Bidesia Rang Ke Saujany Se 


पहला मारने से पहले                    
अंतिम इच्छा जरूर पूछता है     
क्योंकि वह 
एक संविधान से बंधा है
दूसरा 
पहले जात पूछता है
धर्म पूछता है
फिर मारता है
क्योंकि वह 
एक महान संस्कृति का अनुयायी है
तीसरा
कुछ भी नहीं पूछता
बस मार डालता है
क्योंकि वह
जाति, धर्म, संविधान कुछ भी नहीं मानता
और जब हम 
इन तीनों के हमले का प्रतिकार करते हैं
राष्ट्र की आंतरिक सुरक्षा के लिए
खतरा बन जाते हैं 
                      - कृष्ण कल्पित 
                      - "सृष्टि पर सेहरा "


Doubts :

  • Is the metaphor used in the poem really for killing, or does it have a different meaning?
  • What internal security is being talked about here?
  • Does this poem give importance to human rights for justice or culture, law and order? 

Explanation of the poem :

Introduction :

In this poem, the poet uses powerful metaphors to represent different forces or ideologies that inflict harm on society and how resistance to these forces is perceived. The three "killers" are symbolic of various forms of authority or systems that use violence or suppression in the name of law, culture, and power. 


1. The First Killer: "Constitution-bound killer"

  • Metaphor: The first figure who asks for the "last wish" before killing because they are "bound by a constitution" represents the state or law that uses violence, but under the pretense of legality or order. The metaphor of the "constitution" suggests that the violence is justified by the framework of law and governance, even if the actions are harmful.
  • Interpretation: This metaphor critiques how state-sanctioned violence or oppression can be masked as lawful or legitimate, often leading to the subjugation of marginalized people in the name of justice or national security. The constitution here is a symbol of an idealized, rigid system that can be used to oppress or control in the name of order.

2. The Second Killer: "Caste and Religion-bound killer"

  • Metaphor: The second figure asks about caste and religion before killing, indicating that they follow social hierarchies and religious norms that divide people. This killer represents the forces of social division—specifically caste discrimination and religious intolerance.
  • Interpretation: The metaphor here is a critique of how caste and religion can be weaponized to justify violence or discrimination. The line "a follower of a great culture" is ironic, suggesting that what is often claimed to be a noble or superior culture can sometimes be the very basis for violence and exclusion. This reflects how deep-rooted social divisions are used to rationalize harm in the name of culture, heritage, or tradition.

3. The Third Killer: "The Unquestioning killer"

  • Metaphor: The third figure who kills without asking questions, because they do not believe in caste, religion, or constitution, represents anarchy or radicalism that rejects any form of structured society or hierarchy.
  • Interpretation: This metaphor suggests that some people or groups operate outside of any norms or systems, using violence as a form of rebellion or disdain for authority. The violence here is not justified by law, culture, or religion, but is instead a manifestation of rejection of all societal constructs. This figure symbolizes radical forces that disregard any social order and impose their own will through brute force.

4. Resistance and Perception:

  • In the final lines, the poem turns to the people who resist these forces. The metaphorical implication is that when individuals or groups fight back against these forms of violence (whether state-sponsored, culturally motivated, or anarchistic), they are labeled as a threat to national security.
  • Metaphor: The phrase "threat to national security" is a metaphor for how the system labels dissent and resistance. It reflects how the dominant powers, be they political, social, or cultural, often portray those who challenge or resist the status quo as dangerous or destabilizing, even when they are fighting for justice or self-preservation.

Overall Meaning of the Metaphors:

The poem uses the "killers" as metaphors for the different systems of oppression or violence (law, caste, religion, and radicalism), each of which operates in different ways but all ultimately lead to harm. The poet critiques how these forces perpetuate violence and how those who resist them are unfairly persecuted, branded as threats to security, even though they are fighting against injustice.

In essence, the poet is using these metaphors to question the structures of power, culture, and authority that often justify violence, and how resistance to these forces is criminalized or labeled as a threat to national stability.

Conclusion :

In conclusion, the poem uses strong metaphors to show how different systems—like law, culture, and radicalism—justify violence and oppression. Each "killer" represents a force that harms society, such as the law, caste, and religion. The poet criticizes how these systems cause injustice and how those who resist them are unfairly seen as threats. The poem urges readers to think about how power and violence are used in society and how those who fight against it are often treated as criminals.


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