Shiv Kumar Batalvi

Punjabi poet (1936–1973).

Born July 23rd, 1936 in Barapind.

Died May 6th, 1973 at 36 years old in Pathankot (liver cirrhosis).

Occupations
lyricist, poet, songwriter, writer
Wikipedia

When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche