“Rasa Javedani was not a poet of Kashmiri and Urdu par excellence but was also a man having secular thoughts. He was also a noble soul. After Rasool Mir Rasa Javedani is considered one of the tallest poet of Kashmiri language. He projected the realities of life in his poetry. His poetry gives a message of love, brotherhood and communal harmony. These words were spoken by Vice Chancellor of Jammu University Prof.M.K.Dhar on the occasion of Yom-E-Rasa which was organized by Deptt. of Urdu in collaboration with Rasa Javedani memorial literary society Jammu in the Prof.Gian Chand Jain Seminar Hall of the Urdu Department.
Noted Urdu poet and close associate of Rasa Javedani Arsh Sehbai presided over the function while noted historian Aseer Kishtwar was the Guest of honour. Paying tribute to Rasa Javedani, Arsh Sehbai recall those days when he use to recite in mushairas with legendary poet. He described Rasa Javedani a poet having full command on Urdu poetry. Arsh further said that Rasa was a secular from core of his heart. It is the need of hour to spread the poetry of Rasa Javedani to younger generation. He described him the only Ghazal writer In Kashmiri language who wrote Kashmiri Ghazal keeping in view the form of Ghazal .His Kashmiri poetry is popular throughout the Kashmiri speaking belt of Jammu region as well as of Kashmir.
Aseer Kishtwari recall those days when he was the student of GDC Bhaderwah he used to sit with Rasa Javedani in different Musharia organized in different parts of the Chenab valley. He was a thorough gentle man said Aseer.
The main attraction of Yom E Rasa is the poetry which were composed by Ghazal Singer of the state like Jasmeet Kour, Ravi Thakur and Majeed Lateef. The audience highly appreciated the Ghazal singers. They were accompanined by neeraj verma on Tabla, Mohd Ishaq on Tabla and Ravi Thakur and Gori Shanker on harmonium.
Earlier in his welcome address Prof. Shohab Inayat Malik HOD Urdu, Dean faculty of Arts and president Rasa Javedani Memorial literary society, in detail threw light on the life and works of Rasa Javedani. He informed that Rasa Javedani was born in Bhaderwah in 1901. During his school time he started writing Kashmiri poetry. He wrote Urdu as well as Kashmiri Poetry and got name and fame in both languages through out the sub continent. His “Kuliyat” was published two years back by Rasa Javedani Memorial literary society. The “kuliyat” was compiled by Tanvir Ibne Rasa. Aseer Kishtwari, Bashir Bhaderwahi. The “Kuliyat” got tremendous appreciation from urdu and Kashmiri literary circle said Prof.Shohab. He further said Rasa in Kashmir is a household name in Kashmir because of his kashmiri poetry sung by Ghulam Nabii Dolowal.His poetry has a great relevance as it gives message of national integration and communal harmony concluded Prof.Shohab.
The Yom-e -Rasa was attended by a large number of students, scholars and respectable citizens. Dr. Mohd Reyaz conducted the proceedings of the programme while Dr.A.R.Manhas presented formal vote of thanks. Dr. Chaman Lal and Dr. Farhat shamim was also present on the occasion.