Rajesh Vyas
| Rajesh Vyas Miskeen | |
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 Miskin at Gujarati Sahitya Parishad on 20 August 2016 | |
| Native name | રાજેશ જટાશંકર વ્યાસ ‘મિસ્કીન’ |
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Rajesh Jatashankar Vyas 16 October 1955 Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Pen name | Miskeen |
| Occupation | Poet, editor |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Nationality | India |
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| Years active | Since 1970 |
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Rajesh Vyas (Gujarati: રાજેશ વ્યાસ), better known by his pen name Miskin, is a Gujarati poet from India. Born and brought up in Ahmedabad, he completed his doctorate in Gujarati literature. He writes ghazal poetry and columns in various publications.
Early life
Rajesh Vyas was born on 16 October 1955 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to Jatashankar and Vijayaben. He completed his primary education from Sheth Chimanlal Nagindas Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad. He completed his matriculation from Sharadagram, Mangrol. He completed B.A. in Psychology in 1978, B.A. in Gujarati literature in 1981, M.A in Gujarati literature in 1983 from Gujarat University. He completed his M.Phil in Gujarati literature in 1985 from Gujarat Vidyapith. He completed his Ph.D In 1989 from Gujarat University, under Chandrakant Topiwala. Gujarati Gazal Tena Vividh Pariprekshya Ma (Gujarati Ghazal in its various perspectives) was the subject of his thesis.
Career
He started writing in 1960. In 1973, he published his first poem in Kavilok. He later published his poems in numerous magazines including Parab, Kumar, Kavilok, Navneet Samarpan, Kavita, Shabdasrishti and Tadarthya. He writes weekly columns in various publications such as Shabda Soorne Mele in Gujarat Samachar, Anhad Na Ajawala in Jankalyan. He formerly wrote column for Navneet Samarpan. He is an editor of the Gujarati poetry journal Gazalvishwa.
Works
His pen name "Miskin" means a poor person. He has researched on Gujarati ghazals and its science of prosody.[1]
His ghazal anthologies are Tutelo Samay (1983), Chhodine Aav Tu (2005), Koi Taru Nathi (2007), Ae Pan Sachu Aa Pan Sachu (2008), Paheli Najar (2008), Badli Jo Disha (2009), Ae Orado Judo Che (2013), Paniyara Kya Gaya? (2015), Baa No Saadalo (2015). His selected ghazals have been compiled as Best of Miskin by Harsh Brahmbhatt. Gazal Vimarsh (2007) is collection of research papers on Gujarati ghazal while Gazal Sandarbh (2010) is collection of critical essays on Gujarati ghazals. His other work of ghazal is Energy (2010). Lalitasahastranaam (2011) is work on metaphysics. Gazal Praveshika (2012) is about metres of ghazal and its mechanics.
He edited several compilations of ghazals including Amar Gazalo, selected works of Gujarati ghazal poets; Samagra Mareez (2009), complete works of Mareez; Mareez Ni Shreshth Gazalo (2010), selected works of Mareez; Ramesh Parekhni Shreshth Gazalo (2011), Selected works of Ramesh Parekh; Arooz Shear (2012), selected works of Shoonya Palanpuri.
Criticism of metaphysical poetry
- Divaal Ni Banne Baju
- Hodi Swayam Bani Gai Jal
- Deh Ma Lagu Hu Paradeshi
- Hoth Bidela, Man Ma Vaato
- Murti Lage Tya Lag Patthar
- Sukh Dukh Banne Bandhan
- Saghlu Maltu Same Chali
- Pida Nu Prem Ma Rupantar
- Barafno Tukdo Jal Ma
- Bhitarno Aakar Anokho [2]
Recognition
He received Harindra Dave memorial award in 2005, Shoonya Palanpuri award in 2009, Kalapi Award in 2009, Kumar Suvarna Chandrak in 2010. Gujarati Sahitya Akadami awarded him in 2005 for his ghazal anthology Chhodi Ne Aav Tu and Gujarati Sahitya Parishad awarded him Dilip Mehta award for the same book in 2005. His book Lalitasahashtrinaam have been awarded by Sankrit Sahitya Akademi in 2011 and received Shri Arvind Gold Medal in 2012. He got Vali Gujarati Award in 2014.[3]
References
- ↑ Jhaveri, Dileep (January 27, 2016). "Rajesh Vyas 'Miskin'". museindia.com. Muse India. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- ↑ Bhatt, Kanaiyalal (1 December 2015). "Rajesh Vyas 'Miskin'". Gazalvishw. Gandhinagar: Vali Gujarati Gazalkendra.
- ↑ Shukla, Kirit (2013). Gujarati Sahityakar Kosh. Gandhinagar: Gujarati Sahitya Akadami. p. 380. ISBN 9789383317028.