Abdur Rahim Khankhana (1556-1627) Poem by Rajnish Manga
Abdur Rahim Khankhana (1556-1627)
Abdur Rahim Khankhana (or simply known as Rahim to his admirers) was one of the Nav Ratnas (Nine Jewels) in Akbar's court. He was known for his philanthropy. Once Goswami Tulsidas, renowned poet and the composer of the great Indian Epic ‘Ramcharit Manas' sent him the followingcouplet through a courier in praise of his generous nature:
Where did you learn to be so philanthropic, Sire, tell me please.
That your eyes look down while raising your hand to give charities.
Rahim who was also a well known poet, presented the messenger with several gifts and dedicated a couplet to Goswami Tulsidas as under:
It's the God who showers me with boundless wealth day and night.
But the people believe it's me and that's the cause of my plight.
ऐसी देनी देन जू कित सीखे हो सैन।
जों जों कर ऊंचे उठे तातें नीचे नैन।।
रहीम ने सप्रेम उस याचक को सहायता दी और अपनी ओर से भी एक छंद गोस्वामी तुलसीदास को समर्पित कर भेज दिया:
देनहार कोउ और है भेजत है दिन रैन ।
लोग भरम हमपे करें तातें नीचे नैन।।
अर्थात हमारा परमात्मा दिन रात हमें दे रहा है, जब हम लोगो को देते है तो लोग सोचते है कि हम दे रहे है ऐसा सोचते ही शर्म से आँखे झुक जाती हैं. रहीम के व्यक्तित्व की यही विशेषता उन्हें महान बनाती है.
It's the God who showers me with boundless wealth day and night. But the people believe it's me and that's the cause of my plight........these two lines reveal the humanity, humility and charity of Abdur Rahim Khankhana who was known as Rahim, one of the Nav Ratnas (Nine Jewels) in Akbar's court. Dear Manga ji, You have so nicely presented the wit of Rahim through Goswami Tulsidas, renowned poet and the composer of the great Indian Epic ‘Ramcharit Manas'. Thanks for sharing.
We are fortunate to be living in a culturally rich and vibrant country. Episodes of this kind reaffirm our faith in our values which have stood the test of time and come to us through ages. Thanks, Kumarmani ji, for a lively review of the poem.
You bring a philanthropist from the distant past to life, very well. The epic poem also sounds worth reading.
These stories can be found everywhere and they enrich our culture and become a part of our folklore. Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much, Dr Dillip, for your kind visit and encouraging comments.
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4/23/2024 3:52:25 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Aha! Soulful account of two legendary poets of Ours. Wonderfully described the lovely account. Translation of both the couplets is melodious. Beautiful philosophiy. That's why the He was Khan-e -Khana. And still is in the poetry. A lovely poem indeed, Sir.
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I'm really pleased to read your wonderful review and a very positive feedback on this poem. So supportive and inspiring. Thanks a lot, Jagdish ji.