Bodh Gaya (ABN). National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, Ministry of Education, Government of India in collaboration with Department of Urdu, University of Magadh, Bodh Gaya organized a one-day national seminar on "Translation in Urdu: Creativity, Tradition and Utility" at Dr. Radhakrishnan Hall, Department of Education, University of Magadh, Bodh Gaya.
While presiding over the inaugural session of the seminar, Magadh University Vice Chancellor Professor Dilip Kumar Kesri said that Urdu is a very beautiful, attractive and sweet language. Throwing light on the history of Urdu and its evolutionary journey, he said that many religious and important books of Hindi have been translated into Urdu, which created a closeness between the two languages ​​and civilizations. He emphasized that Urdu should be promoted more colloquially and at academic and literary level.
Director of National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, Dr. Muhammad Shams Iqbal said in the inaugural address that Magadha University is the land which has brought the light of knowledge to far. It is the land of knowledge and the land of Gautama Buddha, so the discussion on an important topic like translation in this academic and cultural environment has a special meaning. He said that the tradition of translation in Urdu is very old and strong. Fort William College, Osmania University, Delhi College and the Scientific Society have rendered extraordinary services in the field of translation, resulting in a significant increase in the scholarly and literary capital of Urdu.
Dr. Shams Iqbal said that even after independence, a lot of work has been done in the field of Urdu translation. Several government institutions including Sahitya Akademi, National Book Trust India and National Council for the Promotion of Urdu Language are publishing translations of important books on various genres and topics. He further said that translation is the name of transferring the knowledge and ideas of one language to another language and through this the civilization, culture, thought and knowledge capital of one region reaches another region. Mentioning the translations of Upanishads, Ramayana and other important texts regarding the Indian knowledge system, he emphasized that translation reduces the distance between civilizations and provides opportunities for mutual understanding.
He also said that the status of the translator is in no way less than the creator, so he should get the same academic and literary respect that a creator gets. He added that a good translator builds a bridge not only between two languages ​​but also between two civilizations, two mental worlds and two intellectual traditions.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Imtiaz Ahmed, former director, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna, elaborated on the principles and principles of translation and the characteristics of a good translator and a good translation. He said that the process of translation is very challenging and the translator creates a new creation by putting one creation in front of him. He said that translation eliminates the barriers in the world and helps in understanding the culture of different nations. He also emphasized that the translator should have a deep knowledge of both the languages ​​as well as the relevant subject and cultural background.
Chief guest Prof. Abubakar Rizvi, Registrar Pataliputra University, Patna said that translation introduces us to other languages ​​and different nations, removes the veil of alienation and brings people closer to each other. He said that the biggest advantage of translation is that through it, new knowledge and ideas are included in our language and our literary and academic capital expands. Emphasizing on the correct and responsible use of artificial intelligence, he said that modern technology can certainly become an aid to the translator, but complete dependence on it can affect human understanding, creativity and nuances of language. Dr. B. K. Mangalam, Registrar, Magadha University, Bodh Gaya mentioned the sweetness, charm and flavor of the Urdu language and said that Urdu is a sweet language and one feels special pleasure in speaking it. Talking about the translation, he said that a good translation is the one that gets into the soul of the reader and while reading, one does not feel the translation but gives the impression of the original creation.
Earlier, President of Department of Urdu, Magadh University Dr. Abdul Hai welcomed all the guests and participants in the welcome address. He discussed the ancient tradition of Urdu translation and its need and usefulness in the present era, saying that translation is an effective means of widening the academic and literary circle of Urdu and such seminars promote serious academic discussions on this topic.
This was followed by the first technical meeting, chaired by Mr. Masoom Aziz Kazmi, retired IG. In the meeting Prof. Musharraf Ali, Department of Urdu, Banaras Hindu University; Dr. Irshad Niazi, Department of Urdu, University of Delhi; Dr. Ahmad Sagheer, the famous fiction writer, went; and Dr. Muhammad Zakir Hussain, Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, Patna presented their papers. The speakers expressed their views on various aspects of Urdu translation, its tradition, creative possibilities and its usefulness in the present age.
The chief guest of this meeting, Prof. Ayub (Principal, Jagjeon College, Gaya) discussed the importance and specialty of Urdu translation and highlighted the usefulness of translation in the present era. In the presidential address, Masoom Aziz Kazmi said that translation is not just the transfer of words, but the name of conveying the intellectual and cultural mood of one language to another language. He said that a deep understanding of the subject and creative insight is also necessary for a successful translator.
Dr. Tarnam Jahan delivered the vote of thanks, while Dr. Sami Iqbal moderated the session. Later, the second technical session was held, in which five research scholars of Magadh University, Nusrat Rasool, Nazish Hashmi, Nafisa Khatun, Ismat Derakhshan, Mohammad Naushad Ahmed presented papers. Research scholars presented research findings regarding various aspects of Urdu translation, its creative aspects, tradition and contemporary possibilities. A large number of teachers, research scholars and lovers of language and literature participated in this seminar.