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Bazm-e-Adab
Yearbook Report
2008-2009
Bazm-e-Adab is one of the oldest societies of St.Stephen’s College.
The society explores the different genres of Urdu literature which
are indeed varied and also distinct from one another in degree and
kind. Urdu literature has a long and colorful history that is
inextricably tied to that very language. While it tends to be
heavily dominated by poetry, the range of expressions achieved,
especially the Ghazal and the nazm has led to its continued growth
and expansion into different writing styles especially that of short
stories or Afsana.
In the academic session 2008-09, it entered arenas that were
previously untouched by the society. A very enlightening talk on the
famous 20th century Urdu laureate Iqbal-“The poet, the
philosopher”- was arranged by the society. It was a pleasure to
invite Professor Abdul Haq to give a talk on this topic. It gave the
audience an insight into the life of Mohammad Iqbal and also
educated us about his political and social views. This talk was
organized to introduce the basic ideas in Iqbal’s works, and with
the general participation of the audience during the talk it was
amply clear that it had been well received by the listeners.
Also the annual Ghazal recitation competition for the Mirza Ghalib
Running Trophy was also held under the auspices of St.Stephen’s
College in which eight other colleges participated that included
Ramjas, Hindu, Daulat ram, Mata Sundri, Sri Ram College of Commerce,
Indraprastha College, Jamia Millia Islamia and St. Stephen’s
College. Ghazal may be understood as a poetic expression of both the
pain of loss or separation and the beauty of love in spite of that
pain. These sentiments and emotions are empathized by all and hence
every year the programme attracts a large audience and this year was
no exception. The simplification of the conception of ghazals helped
it to reach to the vast masses. The ‘Shama’ or lamp is indeed
symbolic of the guiding light that it provides to us, its members,
encouraging us in our attempts to develop the society . It is for
this reason that the programme begins with the lightening of the
lamp. The Ghazal programme is universally appreciated in the
college since it has a distinctiveness of its own, tenderness and
melody being its hallmarks.
This academic session we brought forth new and distinct taste in the
programmes that we organized. Our attempt was to contribute to the
college activities in all ways possible, at the same time bringing
Urdu literature in its varied angles to the forefront. A small team
of 14 members, every year we organize events that enlivens the mood
and spirit of Bazm-e-Adab.
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