One Day/ ਇੱਕ ਦਿਨ

Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula’s final note, reproduced as a poem, foretelling how he will one day be understood and remembered after his death.

ਇਹ ਕਵਿਤਾ

Meena Kandasamy’s poem sarcastically lists accusations of blasphemy against it while confronting caste, patriarchy, and Hindutva fundamentalism, with a Punjabi translation.

kujh unj vi rahwan aukhiaN san

Munir Niazi’s poem, given with two English translations, reflects on a hard, sorrowful life journey among harsh people and a lingering wish for death.