Shariq Peerzada
Shopian 26 oct .In the lush and culturally rich region of Kashmir, Ashraf Raavi is making a significant impact on the preservation and promotion of the Kashmiri language. Ashraf Raavi, a lecturer in Political Science, a poet, and a literary critic, has dedicated his life to this noble mission.
Ashraf Raavi’s passion for the language led him to pen down numerous books in Kashmiri, showcasing its literary richness and historical significance. These books not only celebrate the language but also explore its cultural and historical depths.
In an era where the Kashmiri language faces challenges from dominant languages and globalization, Ashraf Raavi’s dedication is commendable. His work serves as a bridge between the rich heritage of Kashmir and the rest of the world, fostering a deeper understanding of the language’s intricacies and cultural significance
Ashraf Raavi has translated a number of Kashmiri Short Stories, in his book titled ” The conscience of Kashmir” thereby making a significant contribution towards revival of Kashmir and is available for readers worldwide on Amazon.
Ashraf Raavi said there is a dire need of promoting the Kashmiri language and we should be to inculcate the habit among the children to speak Kashmiri rather than other languages, Learning different languages is appreciable and I am not against learning more and more languages but it must not happen at the cost of abandoning our mother tongue.
Ashraf Raavi’s dedication to the promotion of Kashmiri language and literature has not gone unnoticed. He has been honoured with prestigious awards for his outstanding contributions to the field.
With a number of renowned Kashmiri poets and authors like Amin Kamil, Anwar Shopiani, Ratan Lal emerging from the Shopian district, who reflect a unique style of writing in their poetry blended with the humor, Shopian district has played a pivotal role in the development of Kashmiri literature.
