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Elemental Universality | Pandit Ved Lal Kaul Raz’s Finest Urdu Poems

Elemental Universality | Pandit Ved Lal Kaul Raz’s Finest Urdu Poems

Ashok Kaul
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Pt. Ved Lal Kaul Raz (1912–2010) lived for ninety-eight years—a life quietly marked by dignity, grace, and the brilliance of poetry. A universe of words, his verses glided with lyrical ease while bearing metaphors that touched the soul. This selection of his Urdu poetry navigates the delicate terrain of human emotion, blending subtlety with philosophical depth—exploring longing, regret, impermanence, and the transformative power of fleeting moments. Drawn from Kulyat-e-Raz, Gulgusht, and other compilations, the anthology reflects the unity and vision that define his enduring place in Urdu and Kashmiri literary tradition.

Imprint: India Penguin Enterprise

Published: Jun/2026

ISBN: 9789377302108 (Paperback)

Length : 256 Pages

MRP : ₹499.00

Elemental Universality | Pandit Ved Lal Kaul Raz’s Finest Urdu Poems

Ashok Kaul

Pt. Ved Lal Kaul Raz (1912–2010) lived for ninety-eight years—a life quietly marked by dignity, grace, and the brilliance of poetry. A universe of words, his verses glided with lyrical ease while bearing metaphors that touched the soul. This selection of his Urdu poetry navigates the delicate terrain of human emotion, blending subtlety with philosophical depth—exploring longing, regret, impermanence, and the transformative power of fleeting moments. Drawn from Kulyat-e-Raz, Gulgusht, and other compilations, the anthology reflects the unity and vision that define his enduring place in Urdu and Kashmiri literary tradition.

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Ashok Kaul

Ashok Kumar Kaul earned his Master’s and doctorate in Sociology from Banaras Hindu University, where he taught from 1980 until his superannuation in 2018, and later served as Emeritus Professor until 2023. A specialist in Social Theory and Modernization, he has authored seven books—including works on theory, Kashmir, and fiction—and published over seventy research papers and essays. A recipient of international fellowships, he has lectured widely in India and abroad and continues to contribute regularly to leading newspapers.

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