TRIVENI

Book Details

• Translators: Shanta J. Shelake

• ISBN: 9788177663389

• Edition: 5th

• Publishing Year: August 2002

• Pages: 72

• Language: Translated from Hindi to Marathi

• Category: Poems

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

About The Book

‘Triveni’, a poetic innovation by Gulzar, presents a unique confluence of three lines, just like the sacred meeting of rivers at Prayag. In this Marathi translation by the esteemed Shanta J. Shelake, Gulzar’s minimalist yet profound style is preserved with grace and sensitivity.

Each Triveni poem is structured in a way that the first two lines create a complete thought, a self-contained image or emotion. But it is the third line—subtle, almost invisible like an underground stream—that reveals a deeper meaning, an unexpected twist, or a quiet explosion of emotion. It’s this hidden third layer that lends the Triveni its brilliance and mystery.

In this collection, silence speaks louder than words. The poems whisper emotions of loss, separation, societal unrest, and existential musings, often with few words but immense depth. Gulzar’s poetry doesn't scream; it lingers, resonates, and questions. It’s gentle, yet it strikes where it hurts and heals at the same time.

This Marathi edition is not just a translation—it's a careful rendering of Gulzar’s poetic rhythm and soul, brought alive through the lens of another rich literary language.

A treasure for poetry lovers, Gulzar fans, and those who appreciate the beauty of brevity and the power of subtlety.