1947-partition Quote by Rohit Gore
““Sharif Miyan: "I wish I did, though. Own some land, that is. My family owned it once when I was a young man. It's all gone now." Sharif Miyan's eyes had a faraway look in them, as if he could still see the land. Avi: "Where did it go?" Sharif Miyan: "We lost it during Partition. My family owned many farms in Punjab---the one in Pakistan." Avi: "But land does not go anywhere, does it?" Sharif Miyan: "You are right. Land does not. It's not the people who go away. I know where my land is in Punjab. I can see it. I can walk on it. But it is not mine. Isn't that terrible? I can never forget the day when those landgrabbers held my family at gunpoint and told me to leave. I didn't think I would have to leave the country.””
About This Quote
The passage reflects on loss of ancestral land during Partition, expressing grief, longing, and the paradox that land remains unchanged while people are displaced.
In simple terms: Loss of land during Partition causes deep sorrow and a sense of displacement.
Key Takeaway
Remember and honor lost heritage.
Themes
loss
displacement
memory
identity
history
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
narrative
historical
When to use this quote
- family history
- heritage preservation
- reconciliation
- education
Key Concepts
partition
colonial legacy
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How does remembering lost land affect identity?
- What steps can be taken to heal historical wounds?
A Different Perspective
Land loss can inspire activism for justice.
