Shanaasai
Shanaasai means being acquainted, or having familiarity (as is said in Hindi, jaan-pehchaan hona) Here is a stunning ghazal written …
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Dua
Dua – Prayer Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua also known as Bachche Ki Dua, is a 1902 urdu poem by Allama Iqbal. It is …
Khoon Phir Khoon Hai
‘Khoon Phir Khoon Hai’ (translation: Blood is but Blood) is written by poet Sahir Ludhianvi and was published in his book …
Of Beauty and Truth
It was Day 2 at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2015. The crisp winter cold of the previous day had given …
Discussion on Jagjit Singh@Mehfil
Jagjit Singh, born Jagmohan Singh was a prominent Indian Ghazal singer, songwriter and musician and is known as the “Ghazal …
Apni Marzi Se…
A beautiful ghazal written by Nida Fazli and made popular by the late Jagjit Singh. Enjoy! Apni Marzi se kahan …
The International Sufi Festival – Celebrating Rumi
There is a 5 Day celebration of Sufi , poets, artists, dancers, musicians and spiritual teachers who have broken through …
Muayyan
Muayyan means inevitable, pre-determined, definite in a sense (typically used in the context of the inevitability of death). Here is …
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