Poetry Quote by Sanjaya Baru
““One of his favourite couplets, by the poet Muzaffar Razmi, which he quoted on more than one occasion, in Parliament and to Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf, was: ‘Ye jabr bhi dekha hai, taareeq ki nazron ne / Lamhon ne khata ki thi, sadiyon ne saza payi’ (Much injustice / has been seen in the saga of history / When for a mistake made in a moment we are punished for centuries).””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary address, date unknown
The quote reflects on how minor errors can lead to prolonged punishment across history, highlighting systemic injustice.
In simple terms: Small mistakes can cause long‑term suffering.
Key Takeaway
Beware of over‑penalizing minor faults.
Themes
justice
history
punishment
mistakes
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- human rights advocacy
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
systemic bias
historical cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societies balance accountability with compassion?
- What mechanisms can prevent disproportionate punishment?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex causes of historical suffering.
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