⧭Ek Toote Hue Dil Ki Aawaaz Mujhe Kahiye;
Sur Jis Mein Hain Sab Gham Ke Woh Saaz Mujhe Kahiye;
Main Kaun Hoon Aur Kya Hoon Kiske Liye Zinda Hoon;
Main Khud Bhi Nahi Samjha Woh Raaz Mujhe Kahiye!
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⧭⧭Unke Dekhe Se Jo Aa Jaati Hai Munh Par Raunaq;
Woh Samajhte Hain Ki Beemaar Ka Haal Achha Hai⧭⧭⧭
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Aata Hai Kaun Kaun Tere Gham Ko Baantne;
Ghalib Tu Apni Maut Ki Afwaah Udaa Ke Dekh!
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Main Aur Bazm-E-Mai Se Yun Tishna-Kaam Aaun,
Gar Maine Kee Thi Tauba Saaqi Ko Kyaa Hua Tha!
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Teri Wafaa Se Kya Ho Talafi Ki Dahar Mein,
Tere Siwa Bhi Hum Pe Bahut Se Sitam Hue!
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Giri Is Tabassum Ki Bijali Ajal Par;
Andhere Ka Ho Noor Mein Kya Guzara;
Justjoo Jis Gul Ki Tarpati Thi Ai Bulbul Mujhe;
Khoobi-e-Qismat Se Aakhir Mil Gaya Woh Gul Mujhe;
Parwana Tujhse Karta Hai Ai Shama Pyaar Kyon;
Ye Jaane Beqaraar Hai Tujh Par Nisar Kyon;
⧭⧭Qismat Buri Sahi Par Tabiyat Buri Nahin;
Hai Shukr Ki Jagah Ki Shikayat Nahin Mujhe;
Zulm Hai Gar Na Do Sakun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karona Mujhko Pyaar;
Hoga Koi Aisa Bhi Ki Ghalib Ko Na Jaane;
Shayar Toh Wah Achchha Hai Par Badnaam Bahut Hai!
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⧭⧭Kahun Kis Se Main Ki Kya Hai, Shab-e-Gham Buri Bala Hai;
Mujhe Kya Bura Tha Marna Agar Ek Baar Hota;
Hue Mar Ke Jo Hum Ruswa, Hue Kyon Na Gharq-e-Dariya;
Na Kabhi Janaza Uthta Na Kahin Mazaar Hota!
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Aaina Dekh Apna Sa Munh Le Ke Reh Gaye;
Sahab Ko Dil Na Dene Pe Kitna Guroor Tha!
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Hain Aur Bhi Duniya Mein Sukhan-War Bahot Achhe;
Kehte Hain Ki 'Ghalib' Ka Hai Andaaz-e-Bayan Aur!
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Giri Is Tabassum Ki Bijali Ajal Par;
Andhere Ka Ho Noor Mein Kya Guzara;
Justjoo Jis Gul Ki Tarpati Thi Ai Bulbul Mujhe;
Khoobi-e-Qismat Se Aakhir Mil Gaya Woh Gul Mujhe;
Parwana Tujhse Karta Hai Ai Shama Pyaar Kyon;
Ye Jaane Beqaraar Hai Tujh Par Nisar Kyon;
Qismat Buri Sahi Par Tabiyat Buri Nahin;
Hai Shukr Ki Jagah Ki Shikayat Nahin Mujhe;
Zulm Hai Gar Na Do Sakun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karona Mujhko Pyaar;
Hoga Koi Aisa Bhi Ki Ghalib Ko Na Jaane;
Shayar Toh Wah Achchha Hai Par Badnaam Bahut Hai!
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⧭⧭Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho
Har Ek Baat Pe Kehate Ho Tum Ki Tu Kya Hai;
Tum Hi Kaho Ki Ye Andaaz-e-Guftgu Kya Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Phirane Ke Hum Nahi Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hi Se Na Tapka To Phir Lahoo Kya Hai;
Chipak Raha Hai Badan Par Lahoo Se Pairaahan;
Hamari Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-e-Rafoo Kya Hai;
Jalaa Hain Jism Jahaan, Dil Bhii Jal Geya Hoga;
Kuredte Ho Jo Ab Raakh, Justajuu Kya Hai!
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Koi Din Gar Zindgani Aur Hai;
Apne Jee Mein Hum Ne Thaani Aur Hai;
Aatish-e-Dozakh Mein Yeh Garmi Kahaan;
Soz-e-Ghumhaae Nihaani Aur Hai;
Baarha Dekhi Hain Unki Ranjishen;
Par Kuch Ab Ke Sargaraani Aur Hai;
De Ke Khat Munh Dekhta Hai Naama Bar;
Kuch To Paigham-e-Zabaani Aur Hai;
⧭Qaata-e-Aamaar Hain Aksar Nazoom;
Woh Balaa-e-Aasmaani Aur Hai;
Ho Chukin Ghalib Balayein Sab Tamaam;
Ek Marg-e-Naagahaani Aur Hai!
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Badla Tere Sitam Ka Koi Tujh Se Kya Kare;
Apna Hi Tu Farefta Hove, Khuda Kare;
Qaatil Hamari Naash Ko Tash-Hir Hai Zarur;
Aainda Ta Koi Na Kisi Se Wafa Kare;
Fikr-e-Maash, Ishq-e-Butaan, Yaad-e-Raftgaan;
Do Din Ki Zindagi Mein Ab Koi Kya Kya Kiya Kare;
Aalam Ke Beech Phir Na Rahe Rasm-e-Aashiqui;
Gar Neem Lab Koi Tere Shikwe Se Waa Kare;
Gar Ho Sharaab-o-Khilwat-o-Mahboob-e-Khub Roo;
Zaahid Kasam Hai Tujh Ko Jo Tu Ho To Kya Kare;
Khaakastr-o-Patang-o-Mashahd Meri Ki Khaak;
Sham-o-Shafaq Ajab Ho Jo Mil Kar Uda Kare;
Ai Waae Bar Aseer, Ke Par Tod Kar Jise;
Sayyaad Fasl-e-Gul Mein Chaman Se Riha Kare!
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Hum Ne Mohbbaton Ke Nashe Mein Aa Kar Use Khuda Bana Dala;
Hosh Tab Aaya Jab Us Ne Kaha Ki Khuda Kisi Ek Ka Nahi Hota!
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Aaye Hai Be-Kasi-e-Ishq Pe Rona Ghalib;
Kis Ke Ghar Jayega Sailab-e-Bala Mere Baad!
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⧬⧬Koi Umeed Bar Nahi Aati;
Koi Soorat Nazar Nahi Aati;
Maut Ka Ek Din Muayyan Hai;
Neend Kyon Raat Bhar Nahi Aati!
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No longing can now be fulfilled,
No despite can now be envisaged.
The day of death has been appointed,
Why is the night crowded with sleeplessness?
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Har Bul-Hawas Ne Husn-Parasti Shiaar Kee;
Ab Aabroo-e-Sheva-e-Ahl-e-Nazar Gayi;
Nazare Ne Bhi Kaam Kiya Wan Naqaab Kee;
Masti Se Har Nigah Tere Rukh Par Bikhar Gayi!
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Each common lover has become a fake priest of beauty,
The distinction of the visionary lover has been erased.
Looking itself performed the function of secreting you,
Each blinded gaze refracted on the glories of your face.
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Woh Baada-e-Shabana Kee Sar-Mastiyan Kahan;
Uthiye Bas Ab Ke Lazzat-e-Khwab-e-Sehar Gayi;
Udti Phire Hai Khaak Meri Koo-e-Yaar Mein;
Baare Ab Aaye Hawa Hawas-e-Baal-o-Par Gayi!
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⬇⬇Gone are those spirited nights of intoxication,
Arise! The blissful sleep of dawns that follow is also dispersed.
A cloud of my ashes rises in the street of the other,
Finally oh wind, I no longer crave wings or plumage.
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Dil Se Teri Nigah Jigar Tak Utar Gayi;
Dono Ko Ek Ada Mein Razamand Kar Gayi!
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Your glance penetrates the heart to reacdh the soul,
Both are left in agreement by such a cohesive gesture.
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Gham Se Marta Hun Ki Itna Nahi Duniya Mein Koi;
Ki Kare Taziyat-e-Mehr-o-Wafa Mere Baad;
Aaye Hai Bekasi-e-Ishq Pe Rona Ghalib;
Kiske Ghar Jayega Sailab-e-Bala Mere Baad!
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I perish with grief, the world offers no companion,
To give rituals of succour for love and fidelity, in my aftermath.
I am weeping for that soul-sick, outcast love, Ghalib,
Whose habitat will be visited by its turmoil, in my aftermath.
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⧬⧬Husn Ghamze Kee Kashakash Se Chuta Mere Baad;
Bade Aaram Se Hain Ahl-e-Jafa Mere Baad;
Mansab-e-Sheftagi Ke Koi Qabil Na Raha;
Hui Mazooli-e-Andaz-o-Ada Mere Baad!
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The clash between beauty and seduction is assuaged in my aftermath,
The faithless are consequently at peace in my aftermath.
No one is left worthy of the eminence of deire's insanity,
The manner and the ways of love are banished in my aftermath.
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Manzar Ik Bulandi Par Aur Hum Bana Sake;
Arsh Se Idhar Hota Kaash Ki Makaan Apna;
De Woh Jis Kadar Zillat Hum Hansi Mein Taalenge;
Baare Aashna Nikla Unka Paasban Apna!
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Could we build on some pre-eminence and see what lay below,
If only we had a different home, apart from the sky.
However much he insults me, I can take it with a smile,
By chance, the beloved's guard turns out to be a friend.
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⬈⬈Zikar Us Parivash Ka Aur Bayaan Apna;
Ban Geya Raqeeb Aakhir Tha Jo Raazdaan Apna;
Mai Woh Kyon Bahut Peete Bazm-e-Ghair Mein Ya Rab;
Aaj Hi Hua Manzoor Unko Imtihaan Apna!
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⬈⬈Discourse over that ravishment, compounded with my eloquence,
Made a rival out of he, who used to be my confidant.
Oh Lord! Why would they imbibe so much in a stranger's gathering,
The limits of my endurance were put to the test today.
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⧭⧭⧭Zulmat Kade Mein Mere Shab-e-Gham Ka Josh Hai;
Ek Shamma Hai Daleel-e-Sahar So Khamosh Hai;
Na Muzhda-e-Visaal Na Nazara-e-Jamal;
Muddat Hui Ki Aashti-e-Chashm-o-Ghosh Hai!
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The visible darkness of my home is intensified by the night of pain,
The only proof of dawn is but a candle which has already been spent.
There is no word of an encounter, nor the joy of beholding,
For an age now, there has been peace between sight and hearing.
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Apni Gali Mein Mujh Ko Na Kar Dafn Baad-e-Qatl;
Mere Pate Se Khalak Ko Kyon Tera Ghar Mile;
Saqi Gari Kee Sharm Karo Aaj Varna Hum;
Har Shab Piya Hi Karte Hain Mai Jis Kadar Mile!
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Do not bury me in your alley after my murder,
Why should my address bring the world to your home.
Practice the properieties of wine bearing today,
Other nights, I imbibe whatever can be found.
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Jaan Tum Par Nisaar Karta Hun;
Main Nahi Jaanta Dua Kya Hai;
Maine Maana Ki Kuch Nahi Ghalib;
Muft Haath Aaye To Bura Kya Hai!
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I sacrifice my life for you,
I never knew what prayer is.
I concede that Ghalib is nothing,
If it comes free, what's the harm in it?
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Hum Ko Unse Hai Wafa Kee Umeed;
Jo Nahi Jaante Wafa Kya Hai;
Haan Bhala Kar Tera Bhala Hoga;
Aur Darvesh Kee Sada Kya Hai!
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⬈⬈We hope for fidelity from them,
Who do not know what fidelity may be.
Yes, do well, well will come to you,
What else is the Dervish's cry?
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⬈⬈Main Bhi Munh Mein Jubaan Rakhta Hun;
Kaash Pucho Ki Mudda Kya Hai;
Jab Ki Tujh Bin Nahi Koi Maujood;
Phir Yeh Hungama Ai Khuda Kya Hai!
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I⬈⬈ also have a tongue in my mouth,
If only you could ask its articulation,
if there is nothing apart from you, Oh Lord!
Then what is this continual turmoil.
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Dil-e-Nadaan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai;
Aakhir Is Dard Kee Dawa Kya Hai;
Hum Hain Mushtaaq Aur Wo Bezaar;
Ya Ilaahi Yeh Maajra Kya Hai!
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Oh errant heart, what has transpired now,
Finally, what is the cure for this ache,
I desrie, the Other is indifferent,
Ah God, what is this performance.
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⬈⬈Kahun Kis Se Main Ki Kya Hai, Shab-e-Gham Buri Bala Hai;
Mujhe Kya Bura Tha Marna Agar Ek Baar Hota;
Hue Mar Ke Jo Hum Ruswa, Hue Kyon Na Gharq-e-Dariya;
Na Kabhi Janaza Uthta Na Kahin Mazaar Hota!
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⬈⬈To whom can I even explain, the dark night of sepration,
What had I against death if only it did not come again and again.
Being so humiliated in death, why did I not drown instead,
Then there would be no funeral, no one required to mourn at my tomb.
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Yeh Kahan Kee Dosti Hai Ki Bane Hain Dost Naasih;
Koi Chaarasaaz Hota Koi Ghamgusar Hota;
Rang-e-Sang Se Tapkta Woh Lahu Ki Phir Na Thamta;
Jise Gham Samajh Rahe Ho Yeh Agar Sharaar Hota!
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What kind of friendship, my friends have turned to be preaching,
No one brings solutions, no one brings comapssion.
The veined stone has burst into an incessant flow of blood,
When touched by the ember which you think is merely my grief.
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Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche Tere Teer-e-Nim Kash Ko;
Yeh Khalish Kahan Se Hoti Jo Jigar Ke Paar Hota!
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Ask my heart about your half-drawn bow,
This anguish would not arise had the arrow passed through my body.
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⬈⬈Yeh Na Thi Hamari Kismat Ki Visaal-e-Yaar Hota;
Agar Aur Jeete Rehte Yahi Intezar Hota;
Tere Vaade Par Jiye Hum To Yeh Jaan Jhooth Jaana;
Ki Khushi Se Mar Na Jaate Agar Aitbar Hota!
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⬈⬈It was never in my fate to be united with my beloved,
If I had lived any longer, it would be nothing but more waiting.
Waiting with those promises that I know to be falsities,
Had I belief in them, I would have died of joy.
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Tu Dost Kisi Ka Bhi Sitamgar Na Hua Tha;
Auron Pe Hai Woh Zulm Ki Mujh Par Na Hua Tha;
Chhoda Mah-e-Nakhshab Kee Tarah Dast-e-Qaza Ne;
Khurshid Hanuz Us Ke Barabar Na Hua Tha!
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You are no one's friend, albeit, the giver of pain,
The grief you inflicton others, you will not even bestow upon me.
Just as the hand of death can smash the image of Nakhshab's moon,
The sun's radiance will also vanish before it can match that of the beloved.
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Jee Dhoondta Hai Phir Fursat Ke Raat Din;
Baithe Rahen Tassavur-e-Jana Kiye Hue;
Ghalib Humein Na Chhed Ke Phir Josh-e-Ashq Se;
Baithe Hain Hum Tahayya-e-Toofan Kiye Hue!
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The soul seeks again that vacant time,
Night and day our memory re-imagining what the beloved is.
Ghalib do not torment us, for again with the storm of our tears,
We are sitting here having decided to unleash a hurricane at will.
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Muddat Hui Hai Yaar Ko Mehman Kiye Hue;
Josh-e-Qadah Se Bazm Chiraghan Kiye Hue;
Karta Hun Jama Phir Jigar-e-Lakht Lakht Ko;
Arsa Hua Hai Dawat-e-Mizhgaan Kiye Hue!
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It has been an age since my lover was hosted,
When heated wine lit candles through night,
Once again, I gather the pieces of my dismembered body,
What time has passed since I encountered those killing eyes.
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Nadaan Ho Jo Kehte Ho Ki Kyon Jeete Ho Ghalib;
Kismat Mein Hai Marne Kee Tamanna Koi Din Aur!
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Ignorant are the ones who ask why Ghalib is still living,
My fate is that I should yearn for death until some other day.
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⬈⬈Haan Aye Falak-e-Pir Jawan Tha Abhi Arif;
Kya Tera Bigadta Jo Na Marta Koi Din Aur;
Tum Maah-e-Shab-e-Char-Duham The Mere Ghar Ke;
Phir Kyon Na Raha Ghar Ka Woh Naqsha Koi Din Aur!
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⬇⬇Yes, you Ancient sky! Arif was still young,
What would you lose, if he had not died untill some other day.
You were the full moon of my home,
Why could not that design remain until some other day.
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Jaate Hue Kehte Ho Qayamat Ko Milenge;
Kya Khoob Qayamat Ka Hai Goya Koi Din Aur!
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Departing, you say, 'We shall meet on Judgement Day',
Marvellous! As if the day of judgement is some other day!
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Mit Jayega Sar Gar Tera Pathar Na Ghisega;
Hoon Dar Pe Tere Naasiyah-Farsa Koi Din Aur;
Aaye Ho Kal Aur Aaj Hi Kehte Ho Ke Jaaun;
Maana Ki Khamosh Nahi Acha Koi Din Aur!
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⧬My forehead will bear the scar before your tombstone will,
I remain prostrate before your grave until some other day,
Arriving yesterday, and speaking today of leaving,
Granted not forever, but perhaps, some other day.
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Laazim Tha Ki Dekho Mera Rasta Koi Din Aur;
Tanha Gaye Kyon Ab Raho Tanha Koi Din Aur!
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Our paths had to cross again some other day,
Going alone, now stay alone until some other day.
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⬈Haan Woh Nahi Khuda Parast, Jao Woh Bewafa Sahi;
Jisko Ho Din-o-Dil Aziz Uski Gali Mein Jaye Kyon;
Ghalib-e-Khasta Ke Baghair Kaun Se Kaam Band Hain;
Roiye Zaar Zaar Kya Kijiye Haaye Haaye Kyon!
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Granted they are not a lover of God, yes, they are unfaithful,
Whoever holds creed and heart beloved, do not dare to wander up their way.
Without this brittle Ghalib, what industry willbe stopped?
Why cry so incessantly, why lament so endlesly?
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Husan Aur Uspe Husan-e-Zan, Rah Gayi Bul Hawas Ki Sharm;
Apne Pe Aitmaad Hai Ghair Ko Aazmayein Kyon!
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Beauty and its narcissism, ironically spare the lustful,
With seduction's assurance of its power, what need to test the rival?
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Qaid-e-Hayat-o-Band-e-Gham Asal Mein Dono Ek Hain;
Maut Se Pehle Aadmi Gham Se Nijaat Paye Kyon!
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The prison-house of life and the chains of grief, in reality, are the same,
Before perishing, why should there be any release from suffering?
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⬈Jab Woh Jamaal-e-Dilfaroz, Surat-e-Mehr-e-Nim Roz;
Aap Hi Ho Nazara Soz, Parde Mein Munh Chhupaye Kyon;
Dashna-e-Ghamza Jaan Sataan, Naawak-e-Naaz Be Panah;
Tera Hi Aks-e-Rukh Sahi, Samne Tere Aaye Kyon!
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The glorious beauty of that face, so much like the midday sun,
The manifests such blinding light, needs nothing like a veil.
Weaponry of seduction, arrows of untold invitation,
Could injure the reflected as much as the admirer.
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Dil Hi To Hai Na Sang-o-Khisht, Dard Se Bhar Na Aaye Kyon;
Royenge Hum Hazar Baar Koi Humein Sataye Kyon;
Daer Nahi, Haram Nahi, Dar Nahi, Aastaan Nahi;
Baithe Hain Rehguzar Pe Hum Gair Humein Uthaye Kyon!
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It is only a heart, not stone or mortar, why should it not fill with pain,
We will wail a thousand times, why should anyone torment us.
It is not a temple, mosque, a dearly beloved's door, nor a patron's entryway,
We are wayfarers, why should anyone evict us!
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Yak Nazar Besh Nahi Fursat-e-Hasti Ghafil;
Garmi-e-Bazm Hai Ek Raqs-e-Sharar Hone Tak;
Gham-e-Hasti Ka Asad Kis Se Ho Juz Marg Ilaz;
Shama Har Rang Mein Jalti Hai Sahar Hone Tak!
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Leisure for life is no more than the flash of a glance, o ignorant,
The warmth of festivity is one dance of the flame,
Asad, what can cure the grief of existence, except dying,
The candle is obliged to burn before extinguishing at dawn.
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Hum Ne Mana Ki Taghaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jayenge Hum Tumko Khabar Hone Tak;
Partawe-e-Khur Se Hai Shabnam Ko Fanaa Ki Taleem;
Main Bhi Hun Ek Inayat Kee Nazar Hone Tak!
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I agree that you will not remain indifferent but,
I will be dust by the time you become aware of me,
The sun's ray teaches a dewdrop how to vanish,
I live because you have not bestowed the grace of your attention upon me.
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⬈⬈Aashiqui Sabr Talab Aur Tamanna Betaab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang Karoon Khoon-e-Jigar Hone Tak!
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⬈Love demands endurance, while desire is consuming,
What should be my state untill obsession devours patience.
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⬈Aah Ko Chahiye Ek Umr Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jeeta Hai Teri Zulf Ke Sar Hone Tak;
Dam Har Mauj Mein Hai Halqa-e-Sad Kaam-e-Nihang;
⬈Dekhein Kya Guzre Hai Qatre Pe Guhar Hone Tak!
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A sigh requires a lifetime to take effect,
Who lives to reach the source of your journey,
The gaping mouths of a hundred crocodiles form netted traps in each wave,
Consider the labour within the sea-change of a raindrop to a pearl.
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Ghalib Nadeem-e-Dost Se Aati Hai Bu-e-Dost;
Mashghul-e-Haq Hoon Bandagi-e-Bu Turaab Mein!
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Ghalib, the fragrance of the Lord emantes from the Lord's Companion,
Recognizing Ali has become a business of my truth.
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Hai Ghalib Ghalib Jisko Samjhtey Hain Hum Shuhood;
Hain Khwab Mein Hanooz Jo Jaage Hain Khwab Mein!
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⬈⬈The deep decorum of the hidden is misread as revelation,
The clairvoyant lost in dreams, dreams he is awake.
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⬈⬈Aarish-e-Jamaal Se Faarigh Nahi Hanooz;
Pesh-e-Nazar Hai Aaina Daaim Naqab Mein!
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The embellishment of the ravishing is never to be done,
Inside the seculusion of the veil, the mirror lives constantly.
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Sharam Ek Ada-e-Naaz Hai Apne Hi Se Sahi;
Hai Kitne Behijab Ki Yun Hai Hijab Mein!
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Reticence is a form of pride, even with oneself,
No matter how unveiled you are within your many veils.
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Hai Mushtamil Numood-e-Suvar Par Wijood-e-Bahr;
Yan Kya Dhara Hai Qatra-o-Mauj-o-Hubab Mein!
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⬈⬈What appears as confirmation of the Ocean's actuality,
⬈⬈Is it merely a sum total of wave, drop, phosphorescence.
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Aah Ko Chahiye Ek Umr Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jeeta Hai Tere Zulf Ke Sar Hone Tak;
Aashiqii Sabr Talab Aur Tamannaa Betaab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang Karun Khoon-e-Jigar Hone Tak;
Hum Ne Maana Ki Tagakul Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jayenge Hum Tum Ko Khabar Hone Tak;
Gam-e-Hasti Ka Asad Kis Se Ho Kuz-Marg-e-Ilaaj;
Shamaa Har Rang Mein Jalati Hai Sehar Hone Tak!
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Utna Hi Mujhko Apni Haqeeqat Se Bood Hai;
Jitna Ki Vahm-e-Ghair Se Hoon Pech-o-Taab Mein!
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I am equidistanced from my own reality,
In proportion to the illusion of otherness.
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Rau Mein Hai Rakhsh-e-Umr Kahan Dekhiye Thamey;
Na Haath Baag Par Hai Na Pa Hai Rakab Mein!
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The horseman of life speeds by, where can it be stopped,
There are no hands on the reins, no feet in the stirrups.
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Jaan Kyon Nikalne Lagi Hai Tan Se Dam-e-Sama;
Gar Woh Sada Samaai Hai Chang-o-Rabab Mein!
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⬉⬉Listening, why does a soul struggle to leave its body,
If the divine voice resides in the instruments before us.
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Hain Aaj Kyon Zaleel Ke Kal Tak Na Thi Pasand;
Gustakhi-e-Farishta Hamare Janab Mein!
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Why today so disgraced, when yesterday was impermissible.
An angel's arrogant refusal to bow for me.
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⬈⬈Kal Ke Liye Kar Aaj Na Khisat Sharab Mein;
Yeh Suu-e-Zan Hai, Saqi-e-Kausar Ke Baab Mein!
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⬈⬈Why Parsimony today in the promise of tomorrow's imbibing.
This surely is an insult to the generosity of heaven's thirst-quencher.
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Dukh De Kar Sawal Karte Ho;
Tum Bhi Ghalib Kamaal Karte Ho;
D⬇ekh Kar Puch Liya Haal Mera;
Chalo Kuch To Khayaal Karte Ho;
Shehar-e-Dil Mein Ye Udasiyan Kaisi;
Ye Bhi Mujhse Sawaal Karte Ho;
Marna Chahe To Mar Nahi Sakte;
Tum Bhi Jeena Muhaal Karte Ho;
Ab Kis Kis Kee Misaal Dun Tumko;
Har Sitam Be-Misaal Karte Ho!
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Aata Hai Daag-e-Hasrat-e-Dil Ka Shumar Yaad;
Mujh Se Mere Gunnah Ka Hisaab Ai Khudaa Na Maang!
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Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umr Asar Hote Tak;
Khaak Ho Jayenge Hum Tum Ko Khabar Hote Tak;
Kaun Jeetaa Hai Teri Zulf Ke Sar Hote Tak;
Dil Ka Kyaa Rang Karun Khoon-e-Jigar Hote Tak;
Dekhen Kya Guzre Hai Qatre Pe Guhar Hote Tak;
Garmi-e-Bazm Hai Ik Raqs-e-Sharar Hote Tak;
Gam-e-Hasti Ka Asad Kis Se Ho Jooz Marg Ilaaj;
Hum Ne Maana Ki Tagaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Partav-e-Kur se Hai Shabnam Ko Fanaa Ki Taalim;
Shama Har Rang Mein Jalti Hai Sahar Hote Tak;
Main Bhi Hun Ek Inaayat Ki Nazar Hote Tak;
Yak Nazar Besh Nahin Fursat-e-Hasti Gaafil!
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Rahiye Ab Aisi Jagha Chal Kar Jahan Koi Na Ho;
Hum-Sukhan Koi Na Ho, Aur Hum-Zubaan Koi Na Ho;
Parriye Gar Beemar To Koi Na Ho Teemar'daaar;
Aur Agar Mar Jaayiye To Noha-Khuwaa'n Koi Na Ho!
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⬉⬉Ek Toote Hue Dil Ki Aawaaz Mujhe Kahiye⧭⧭
Sur Jismein Hai Sab Gum Ke Woh Saaz Mujhe Kahiye;
Main Kaun Hoon Aur Kyaa Hoon Kiske Liye Zindaa Hoon;
Main Khud Bhi Nahi Samjha Woh Raaz Mujhe Kahiye!
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Wo Keh Ke Chale Itni Mulaqat Bahut Hai;
Maine Kaha Ruk Jao Abhi Raat Bahut Hai;
Aansoo Mere Thum Jayein To Phir Shaunq Say Jana;
Aisay Mein Kahan Jaogi Barsaat Bahut Hai;
Wo Kehne Lagi Jana Mera Bahut Zaroori Hai;
Nahi Chahti Dil Todun Tera Par Majboori Hai;
Gar Hui Ho Koi Khata To Maaf Ker Dena;
Maine Kaha Ho Jao Chup Itni Kahi Baat Bahut Hai;
Samajh Geya Hu Sab Aur Kuch Kaho Zaroori Nahi;
Bas Aaj Ki Raat Ruk Jao, Jana Itna Bhi Zaroori Nahi Hai;
Phir Kabhi Na Aaonga Tumhari Zindagi Mein Laut Ke;
Saari Zindagi Tanhayee Ke Liye, Aaj Ki Raat Bahut Hai;
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Bahut Sahi Gam-e-Geti Sharab Kam Kya Hai;
Gulam-e-Saqi-e-Kausar Hun Mujhko Gam Kya Hai;
Tumhari Tarz-o-Rawish Jante Hain Ham Kya Hai;
Raqib Par Hai Agar Lutf To Sitam Kya Hai;
Sukhan Mein Khama-e-Galib Ki Atashfashani;
Yaqin Hai Hamko Bhi Lekin Ab Us Mein Dam Kya Hai!
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Kehte Toh Ho Yun Kehte, Yun Kehte Jo Yaar Aata;
Sab Kehne Ki Baat Hai, Kuch Bhi Nahi Kaha Jata!
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Ki Humse Wafaa Toh Gair Usko Jafa Kehte Hain;
Hoti Aayi Hai, Ki Acchi Ko Buri Kehte Hain!
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⬉⬉Main Nadaan Tha Jo Wafa Ko Talash Karta Raha 'Ghalib';
Yeh Bhi Na Socha Ke Apni Saans Bhi Ek Din Bewafaa Ban Jayegi!
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Bana Kar Faqeeron Ka Hum Bhes 'Ghalib';
Tamasha Ehl-e-Karam Dekhte Hain!
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Chaandni Raat Ke Khamosh Sitaron Ki Qasam;
Dil Mein Ab Tere Siwa Koi Bhi Aabad Nahi!
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Muskan Banaye Rakho To Sab Saath Hain Ghalib;
Varna Ansuon Ko Toh Aankhon Mein Bhi Pnaah Nahi Milti!
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⬉⬉Baat To Kirdar Ki Hoti Hai Ghalib;
Warna Qad Mein Toh Saya Bhi Insan Se Bada Hota Hai!
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Is Qadar Toda Hai Mujhe Us Ki Be-Wafaai Ne;
Ghalib Ab Koi Agar Pyar Se Bhi Daikhe Toh Bikhar Jata Hoon Main!
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Woh Dil Mein Hai;
Dhadkan Mein Hai;
Rooh Mein Hai Ghalib;
Sirf Kismat Mein Nahi Hai To Khuda Se Gila Kaisa!
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Jab Se Dekhi Hai Hamne Duniya Kareeb Se;
Lagne Lage Hain Saare Rishte Ajeeb Se!
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⬉⬉⬉Ah Ko Chahiye Ik Umr Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jita Hai Teri Zulf K Sar Hone Tak;
Dam Har Mauj Mein Hai Halqa-e-Sadkam-e-Nahang;
Dekhen Kya Guzare Hai Qatre Pe Gauhar Hone Tak;
Ashiqi Sabr-Talab Aur Tamanna Betab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang Karun Khun-e-Jigar Hone Tak;
Ham Ne Mana K Taaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khak Ho Jayenge Ham Tum Ko Khabar Hone Tak!
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Saray Raah Jo Unsay Nazar Mili;
To Naksh Dil Kay Ubhar Gaye;
Hum Nazar Mila Kar Jhijag Gaye;
⬉⬉Vo Nazar Jhuka Kar Chale Gaye!
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Unke Dekhe Se Jo Aa Jaati Hai Munh Par Raunaq;
Woh Samajhte Hain Ke Beemaar Ka Haal Achcha Hai!
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Aina Kyun Na Dun K Tamasha Kahen Jise;
Aisa Kahan Se Laun K Tujhsa Kahen Jise;
Hasrat Ne La Rakha Teri Bazm-e-Khayal Mein;
Guldasta-e-Nigah Suweda Kahen Jise;
Phunka Hai Kisne Goshe Muhabbat Mein Ai Khuda;
Afsun-e-Intezar Tamanna Kahen Jise;
Sar Par Hujum-e-Dard-e-Garibi Se Daliye;
Wo Ek Musht-e-Khak K Sahra Kahen Jise;
Hai Chashm-e-Tar Mein Hasrat-e-Didar Se Nihan;
Shauq-e-Inan Gusekhta Dariya Kahen Jise;
Darkar Hai Shiguftan-e-Gul Haye Aish Ko;
Subh-e-Bahar Panba-e-Mina Kahen Jise;
⬉⬉Ghalib? Bura Na Man Jo Waiz Bura Kahe;
Aisa Bhi Koi Hai K Sab Acha Kahen Jise!
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⧭Huyi Muddat Ke Ghalib Mar Gaya Par Yaad Aata Hai;
Har Ek Baat Pe Kahna Ke Yun Hota To Kya Hota!
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Tu Wo Zaalim Hai Jo Dil Mein Reh Kar Bhi Mera Na Ban Saka 'Ghalib';
Aur Dil Wo Kafir Jo Mujh Mein Reh Kar Bhi Tera Hogaya!
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Khulta Kisi Pay Kya Mery Dil Ka Muamla;
Shairon K Intekhab Nay Ruswa Kia Mujhy!
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Toote Hain Sheesha Dil Haaye Dil Itne Ke Ehl-e-Dard;
Rakhte Hain Paaon Khaak Par Sau Baar Dekh Ka!
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Nikalna Khuld Say Aadam Ka Sunte Aaye Hain Lakin;
Bohat Bayabroo Ho Kar Teray Kochay Say Hum Niklay!
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Khuld Say Aadam = Birth of man, from the womb
Kochay = Door
Bayabroo = Shamelessly
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Unke Dekhne Se Jo Aa Jati He Muhn Per Roneq;
Woh Samajte Hain K Beemar Ka Haal Acha Hai!
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Ye Na Thi Hamari Kismat Ke Visaal-e-Yaar Hota;
Agar Aur Jeetey Rehtey, Yehi Intezaar Hota!
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⬉⬉Wo Keh Ke Chalay Itni Mulaqat Bohot Hay;
Maine Kaha Ruk Jao Abhi Raat Bohot Hay;
Aansoo Mere Thum Jayein To Phir Shoq Say Jana;
Aisay Main Kahan Jaogi Barsaat Bohot Hay;
Wo Kehne Lagi Jana Mera Bohot Zaroori Hay;
Nahi Chahti Dil Todun Tera Par Majboori Hay;
Gar Hui Ho Koi Khata To Maaf Ker Dena;
Maine Kaha Ho Jao Chup Itni Kahi Baat Bohot Hay;
Samajh Gaya Hon Sab Aur Kuch Kaho Zaroori Nahi;
Bas Aaj Ki Raat Ruk Jao, Jana Itna Bhi Zaroori Nahi Hai;
Phir Kabhi Na Aaonga Tumhari Zindagi Mein Lot Ke;
⬈⬈Saari Zindagi Tanhayee Ke Liye, Aaj Ki Raat Bohot Hai!
Ronay Se Aur Ishq Mein Be-Baak Ho Gaye;
Dhoye Gaye Hum Itney Ke Bass Paak Ho Gaye!
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Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Tum Ke 'Tu Kya Hai';
Tumhee Kaho Ke Yeh Andaaz-e-Guftgoo Kya Hai!
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Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umar
Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umar Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jeeta Hai Teree Zulf Ke sar Hone Tak;
⬈⬈Aashiqee Sabr Talab Aur Tamanna Betaab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang KarooN KHoon-e-Jigar Hone Tak;
Ham Ne Maana Ke Taghaful Na Karoge, Lekin;
KHaak Ho JaayeNge Ham Tumko KHabar Hone Tak;
GHam-e-Hastee Ka 'Asad' Kis Se Ho Juz Marg Ilaaz;
Shamma'a Har Rang MeiN Jaltee Hai Sahar Hone Tak!
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Na Tha Kuch To Khuda Tha, Kuch Na Hota To Khuda Hota;
Dubooya Mujhko Honi Ne, Na Hota Main To Kya Hota;
Hua Jub Gam Se Yun Behis, To Gum Kya Sar Ke Katne Ka;
Gar Juda Na Hota Tan Se, To Zannon Pur Dhara Hota;
Hui Muddat Ki Ghalib Mar Gaya, Pur Yaad Aata Hai;
Woh Har Ek Baat Pe Kahena, Ki Yoon Hota To Kya Hota!
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Peenay Dai Sharab Masjid Main Baid Kay Ghalib;
Ya Woh Jaga Bata Jahan Khuda Nehen Hai!
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Aaina Kyu Na Doon
Aaina Kyu Na Doon Ke Tamasha Kahe Jise;
Aisa Kaha Se Laau Ke Tujhasa Kahe Jise
Hasrat Ne La Rakha Teri Bazm-e-Khayal Me;
Guldasta-e-Nigaah Suveda Kahe Jise;
Phoonka Hai Kisne Goshe Mohabbat Mein Aye Khuda;
Afasuun-e-Intazar Tamanna Kahe Jise;
Sar Par Hajum-e-Dard-e-Garibi Se Daliye;
Wo Ek Musht-e-Khak Ke Sahara Kahe Jise;
Hai Chashm-e-Tar Me Hasarat-e-Diidar Se Niha;
Shauq-e-Ina Gusekhta Dariya Kahe Jise;
Darakar Hai Shiguftan-e-Gul Haye Aish Ko;
SubH-e-Bahar Paba-e-Miina Kahe Jise;
⬆⬆Ghalib Bura Na Man Jo Vaiz Bura Kahe;
Aisa Bhii Koii Hai Ke Sab Achchha Kahe Jise!
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Be-Khudi Be-Sabab Nahi'n 'Ghalib';
Kuchh To Hai Jis Ki Parda-Daari Hai!
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⬉⬉Qaasid Ke Aate Aate Khat Ek Aur Likh Rakkhun;
Main Jaanta Hoon Jo Wo Likhenge Jawaab Mein!
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Jee Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahi Fursat Ke Raat Din;
Baithe Rahein Tasawwur-e-Janaan Kiye Hue!
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Hai Khabar Garam Unke Aane Ki;
Aaj Hi Ghar Mein Borya Na Hua!
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Tu Woh Zaalim Hai Jo Dil Mein Reh Kar Bhi Mera Na Ban Saka 'Ghalib';
Aur Dil Wo Kafir Jo Mujh Mein Reh Kar Bhi Tera Hogaya!
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Hazaaron Khawahishein Aisi Ke Har Khawahish Par Dum Nikle;
Bohut Nikle Mere Armaan, Lekin Phir Bhi Kum Nikle!
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Main Bhi Moonh Mein Zabaan Rakhta Hoon;
Kash Poochho Ke Mudda'a Kya Hai!
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Imaan Mujhe Roke Hai Jo Khiche Hai Mujhe Kufr;
Ka'aba Mere Peechhe Hai Kaaisa Mere Aage!
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Hum Ne Mohbaton Ke Nashe Mein Aa Kar Useh Khuda Bana Dala;
Hosh Tab Aaya Jab Us Ne Kaha Ke Khuda Kisi Ek Ka Nahi Hota!
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Dukh Day Kar Sawaal Kartay Ho;
Tum Bhi Ghalib ! Kamaal Kartay Ho;
Dekh Kar Pooch Liyaa Haal Meraa;
Chalo Kuch Tou Khayaal Kartay Ho;
Shehar -e- Dil May Ye Udaasiyaan Kaisi;
Ye Bhi Mujh Say Sawaal Kartay Ho;
⧭⧭Marnaa Chaahain Toh Mar Nahe Saktay;
Tum Bhi Jeenaa Muhaal ⬉⬉Kartay Ho;
⬉⬉Aab Kiss Kis Ki Misaal Doon Tum Ko;
Her Sitam Bay-Misaal Kartay Ho!
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Hum Ko Unse Wafa Ki Hai Ummeed;
Jo Nahi Jaante Wafa Kya Hai!
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Humne Maana Ke Taghaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jaenge Hum Tum Ko Khabar Hone Tak!
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Le Gaye Khaak Mein Ham Daagh-e-Tamanna-e-Nishaat;
Too Ho Aur Aap Ba-Sad-Rang-e-Gulistaan Hona!
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Nishaat (or Nashaat) = Enthusiasm/Happiness
Ba-Sad-Rang = Hundred Colours
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Kee Mere Qatl Ke Baad Usne Jafa Se Tauba;
Haay Us Zood Pashemaan Ka Pashemaan Hona!
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Jalva Az_Bas Ki Taqaaza-e-Nigah Karta Hai;
Jauhar-e-Aaina Bhee Chaahe Hai Mizhgaan Hona!
⧭⧭Dil Hii To Hai, Na Sang-o-Khisht, Dard Se Bhar Na Aaye Kyuun;
Royenge Ham Hazaar Baar, Koii Hamen Sataaye Kyuun;
Dair Nahiin, Haram Nahiin, Aastaan Nahiin;
Baithe Hain Rahguzar Pe Ham, Ghair Hamen Uthaaye Kyuun;
Qaid-e-Hayaat-o-Band-e-Gham Asl Men Donon Ek Hain;
Maut Se Pahale Aadmii Gham Se Najaat Paaye Kyuun;
Jab Voh Jamaal-e-Dil-Faroz, Surat-e-Meher-Neemroz;
Aap Hii Ho Nazara-Soz, Parde Men Munh Chhupaaye Kyuun;
Dashna Ghamza Jaansitaan, Naavak-e-Naaz Be-Panaah;
Teraa Hii Aks-e-Rukh Sahil Saamne Tere Aaye Kyuun;
Ghaalib-e-Khastaa Ke Baghair Kaun Se Kaam Band Hain;
Roiye Zaar Zaar Kyuun? Kiijiye Haay, Haay Kyuun!
Translation:
Dair = Temple
~ Mirza Ghalib
GHAZAL
Giriya Chaahe Hai Kharaabee Mere Kaashaane Ki;
Dar-o-Deevaar Se Tapke Hai Bayaabaan Hona!
Translation:
Giriya = Weeping
Kaashaana = House
Bayaabaan = Wilderness
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Bus Ki Dushwaar Hai Har Kaam Ka Aasaan Hona;
Aadmee Ko Bhee Muyassar Naheen Insaan Hona!
Translation:
Dushwaar = Difficult
Muyassar = Possible
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⧭⧭Haif Us Chaar Girah Kapde Ki Qismat 'Ghalib';
Jis Ki Qismat Mein Ho Aashiq Ka Girebaan Hona!
Translation:
Haif = Alas
Girah = One Sixteenth Of A Yard
Girebaan = Collar⬉⬉
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Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Tum Ke 'Toh Kya Hai';
Tumheen Kaho Ke Yeh Andaaz-e-Guftgoo Kya Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Firne Ke Ham Naheen Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hee Se Na Tapka To Fir Lahoo Kya Hai;
Chipak Raha Hai Badan Par Lahoo Se Pairaahan;
Hamaaree Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-e-Rafoo Kya Hai;
Jalaa Hai Jism Jahaan Dil Bhee Jal Gaya Hoga;
Kuredate Ho Jo Ab Raakh, Justjoo Kya Hai;
Rahee Na Taaqat-e-Guftaar, Aur Agar Ho Bhee;
To Kis Ummeed Pe Kahiye Ke Aarzoo Kya Hai!
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Ishq Per Zor Nahin, Yeh Woh Aatish Ghalib;
Ke Lagaaye Na Lage Aur Bujhaaye Na Bujhay!
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Tum Na Aaoge Toh Marne Ki Hai Soa Tadbeere;
Maut Kuch Tum Toh Nahi Ho Ki Bula Bhi Na Saku!
Translation:
Tadbeere = Deliberation, Plan
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Wo Aaye Ghar Mein Hamare Khuda Ki Kudrat Hai;
Kabhi Hum Unko Kabhi Apne Ghar Ko Dekhte Hain!
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⧭⧭Ishq Se Tabiyat Ne Zeest Ka Mazaa Paya;
Dard Ki Dawa Paai Dard Be Dawa Paya!
Ik Khel Hai Aurag-e-Sulemaan, Mere Nazdeek;
Ik Baat Hai Ajaaz-e-Maseeha Mere Aage!
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Baske Hun Ghalib Asiri Men Bhi Atish Zer Pa;
Mue Atish Dida Hai Halqa Meri Zanjir Ka!
⧭⧭Translation:
Baske = Whereas
Atish Zer Pa = Impatient
Mue Atish = Heat Damaged Hair
Halqa = Ring
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Jise Naseeb Ho Roz-e-Seah Mera Sa;
Woh Shakhs Din Na Kahe Raat Ko, Tou Kyonkar Ho!
Translation:
Roz-e-Seah = Day Is Black
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Qatra Mein Dajla Dikhaai Na De, Aur Juzw Mein Kul;
Khel Larkon Ka Hua, Deeda-e-Beena Na Hua!
Translation:
Deeda-e-Beena = Discerning Eye
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Kavkav-e-Sakht Jani Hai Tanhai, Na Puchh;
Subh Karna Sham Ka, Lana Hai Ju-e-Shir Ka!
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Kavkav = Continuous beating of hard stone with a sharp object
Sakht Jani Hai = Ability to bear extreme agony
Ju-e Shir Ka = Channel of milk
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Naqsh Faryadi Hai Kis Ki Shokhi Takhir Ka;
Kaghazi Hai Pairahan Her Paikar-e-Tasvir Ka!
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⧬⧬Naqsh = Mark
Faryadi = Pleader
Shokh = Playful
Tahrir = Writing
Pairahan = Clothes
Paikar = Face⧭⧭
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⧭⧭Aadam Ka Jism Kab Ke Anaasir Se Mil Bana;
Kuchh Aag Bach Rahi Thi, So Aashiq Ka Dil Bana;
Sar Garam-E-Nala In Dinon Main Bhi Hoon, Andleeb;
Mat Aashian Chaman Mein Mere Mutsil Bana;
Jab Teesha Kohkan Ne Liya Haath, Tab Yeh Ishq;
Bola Ke Apni Chhati ⬉⬉Pe Dharne Ko Sil Bana;
Jis Teergi Se Roz Hai Ushaaq Ka Seaah;
Shaaid Usi Se Chehre-E-Khubaan Pe Til Bana;
Lab Zindagi Mein Kab Mile Us Lab Se, Ai Kalaal;
Saagar Hamaari Khaak Ko Math Karke Gil Bana;
Apne Hunar Dikha Denge Hum Tujhko Sheesha Gar;
Toota Hua Kisi Ka Agar Hum Se Dil Bana;
Sun Sun Ke Arz-E-Haal Mera Yaar Ne Kaha;
Sauda Na Baaten Baith Ke Yaan Mutsil Bana!
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⬉⬉Har Ek Baat Pe Kahate Ho Tum, Ki Tuu Kyaa Hai;
Tumhi Kaho Ke, Ye Andaaz-E-Guftagu Kyaa Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Phirane Ke Ham Nahi Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hi Se Na Tapkaa To Phir Lahuu Kyaa Hai;
Chipak Rahaa Hai Badan Par Lahuu Se Pairaahan;
Hamari Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-E-Rafuu Kyaa Hai;
Jalaa Hain Jism Jahaan, Dil Bhii Jal Gayaa Hogaa;
Kuredte Ho Jo A⬉⬉b Raakh, Justajuu Kyaa Hai!
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Har Ek Baat Pe Kahate Ho Tum, Ki Tu Kyaa Hai;
Tumhi Kaho Ke, Ye Andaaz-E-Guftagu Kyaa Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Phirane Ke Ham Nahi Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hi Se Na Tapkaa To Phir Lahuu Kyaa Hai;
Chipak Rahaa Hai Badan Par Lahuu Se Pairaahan;
Hamari Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-E-Rafuu Kyaa Hai;
Jalaa Hain Jism Jahaan, Dil Bhii Jal Gayaa Hogaa;
Kuredte Ho Jo Ab Raakh, Justajuu Kyaa Hai!
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Abhi Mashroof Hun Kafi Kabhi Fursat Mein Sochunga;
Ke Tujhko Yaad Rakhne Me Mai Kya-Kya Bhool Jata Hun!
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Hairat He Tum Ko Dekh Kar Misjid Main Ae! Insaan;
Aaj Kya Baat Ho Gai Jo Khuda Yaad Aa Gaya!
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⧭⧭Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umar Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jiitaa Hai Terii Zulf Ke Sar Hone Tak;
Aashiqii Sabartalab Aur Tamannaa Betaab;
Dil Kaa Kyaa Rang Karun Khuunejigar Hone Tak;
Ham Ne Maanaa Ke Tagaaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jaayenge Ham Tumako Khabar Hone Tak;
Gamehastii Kaa 'Asad' Kis Se Ho Juz Marg Ilaaj;
Shamm'a Har Rang ⬉⬉Men Jaltii Hai Sahar Hone Tak!
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Toote Teri Nigah Se Agar Dil Habaab Ka;
Paani Bhi Phir Piein To Maza Hai Sharaab Ka;
Dozakh Mujhe Qabool, Ai, Munkir-O-Nakeer;
Lekin Nahin Dimagh Sawaal-O-Jawab Ka;
Tha Kis Ke Dil Ko Kashmkash-E-Ishq Ka Dimagh;
Yaarab Bura Ho Deeda-E-Khana-Kharaab Ka;
Zahid Sabhi Hai Neimat-E-Haq Jo Hai Aql-O-Sharb;
Lekin Ajab Maza Hai Sharaab-O-Kabaab Ka;
Ghaafil Ghazab Se Ho Ke Karam Par Na Rakh Nazar;
Pur Hai Sharar-E-Baraq Se Daaman Sahaab Ka;
Qatra Gira Tha Choo Ke Mere Ashk-E-Garam Se;
Darya Mein Hai Hanzooz Phaphola Habaab Ka;
Sauda, Nigah-E-Deeda-E-Tahqiq Ke Hazur;
Jalwa Har Ek Zarre Mein Hai Aaftaab Ka!
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Zulaam Hai Gar Na Do Sakhun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karo Na Mujhko Payaar;
Aapka Banda Aur Phiroon Nanga;
Aap Ka Naukar Aur Khaaoon Udhaar;
Meri Tankhwah Kijeye Maah Ba Maah;
Ta Na Ho Mujhko Zindagi Dushwaar;
Khatam Karta Hoon Ab Dua Pe Kalaam;
Shaairy Se Nahin Mujhe Sarokaar;
Tum Salaamat Raho Hazaar Baras;
Har Baras Ke Hon Din Pachaas Hazaar!
Translation:
Qahar Hai Gar Karo: How Terrible
Shaairy Se Nahin: Poetic Meeds
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⧭⧭Badla Tere Sitam Ka Koi Tujh Se Kya Kare;
Apna Hi Tu Farefta Hove, Khuda Kare;
Qaatil Hamari Naash Ko Tash-Hir Hai Zarur;
Aainda Ta Koi Na Kisi Se Wafa Kare;
Fikr-E-Maash, Ishq-E-Butaan, Yaad-E-Raftgaan;
Do Din Ki Zindagi Mein Ab Koi Kya Kya Kiya Kare;
Aalam Ke Beech Phir Na Rahe Rasm-E-Aashqi;
Gar Neem Lab Koi Tere Shikwe Se Waa Kare;
Gar Ho Sharaab-O⬈⬈-Khilwat-O-Mahboob-E-Khub Roo;
Zaahid Qasam Hai Tujh Ko Jo Tu Ho Tau Kya Kare;
Khaakastr-O-Patang-O-Mashahd Meri Ki Khaak;
Sham-O-Shafaq Ajab Ho Jo Mil Kar Ura Kare;
Ai Waae Bar Aseer, Ke Par Tor Kar Jise;
Sayyaad Fasl-E-Gul Mein Chaman Se Riha Kare!
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Rone Se Aur Ishq Mein Bebaak Ho Gaye;
Dhoey Gaye Hum Aise, Ke Bas Paak Ho Gaye;
Sarf-E-Bahaa-E-Main Hue, Aalaat-E-Maikashi;
The Yeh Hi Do Hisaab, So Yoon Paak Ho Gaye;
Ruswaa-E-Dahar Go Hue Aawaargi Se Tum;
Baare Tabeeaton Ke Tau Chalaak Ho Gaye;
Kahta Hai Kaun Naala-E-Bulbul Ko Be Asar;
Parde Mein Gul Le Laakh Jigar Chaak Ho Gaye;
⧭⧭Poochhe Hai Kya Wajood-O-Adam Ahl-E-Shauq Ka;
Aap Apni Aag Ke Khas-O-Khashaak Ho Gaye;
Karne Gaye The Us Se, Taghaaful Ka Hum Gila;
Ki Ek Hi Nigah, Ke Bas Khaak Ho Gaye;
Is Rang Se Uthai Kal Us Ne Asad Ki Naash;
Dushman Bhi Jisko Dekh Ke Ghumnaak Ho Gaye!
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⧭⧭Saadgi Par Uski Marjaane Ki Hasrat Dil Mein Hai;
Bas Nahin Chalta Ki Phir Khanjarkaf-E-Qaatil Mein Hai!
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Jaan Tujh Par Nisaar Karta Hoon;
Main Nahin Jaanta Dua Kya Hai!
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Bekhudi Besabab Nahin Ghalib;
Kuchh Tau Hai Jiski Parda Daari Hai!
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Aashiq Hoon Par Maashooq Farebi Hai Mera Kaam;
Majnoon Ko Bura ⬉⬉Kahti Hai Laila Mere Aage!
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Bulbul Ke Kaarobaar Pe Hain Khandahaae Gul;
kahte hain ishq jisko khalal hai dimagh ka!
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⬉⬉Kaha Majnun Se Yah Laila Ki Maa Ne;
Ki Beta Tu Agar Kar Le M.A Pass;
Tau Fauran Beaah Doon Laila Ko Tujhse;
Bina Diqqat Main Ban Jaaoon Teri Saas;
Kaha Majnun Ne Yah Achchhi Sunaai;
Kuja Aashiq Kuja College Ki Bakwaas;
Kuja Yah Fitrati Josh-E-Tabiyat;
Kuja Thaunsi Hui Cheezon Ka Ahsaas;
Bari Bhi Aapko Kya Ho Gaya Hai;
Hiran Mein Laddi Jaati Hai Kahin Ghass;
Yah Abhi Hi Qadardani Aap Ne Ki;
Mujhe Samjha Hai Koi Harcharan Das;
Dil Apna Khoonkarne Ko Hoon Maujood;
Nahin Manzoor Maghz-E-Sar Ka Aamaas;
Yahi Teri Hai Shart-E-Wasl-E-Laila;
⧬⧬Tau Isteefa Mera Ba Hasrat O Yaas!
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Giri Is Tabassum Ki Bijali Ajal Par;
Andhere Ka Ho Noor Mein Kya Guzara;
Justjoo Jis Gul Ki Tarpati Thi Ai Bulbul Mujhe;
Khoobi-e-Qismat Se Aakhir Mil Gaya Woh Gul Mujhe;
Parwana Tujhse Karta Hai Ai Shama Pyaar Kyon;
Ye Jaane Beqaraar Hai Tujh Par Nisar Kyon;
⬉⬉Qismat Buri Sahi Par Tabiyat Buri Nahin;
Hai Shukr Ki Jagah Ki Shikayat Nahin Mujhe;
Zulm Hai Gar Na Do Sakun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karona Mujhko Pyaar;
Hoga Koi Aisa Bhi Ki Ghalib Ko Na Jaane;
Shayar Toh Wah Achchha Hai Par Badnaam Bahut Hai!
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Zikar Us Pariwash Ka Aur Bayaan Apna;
Ban Gaya Raqeeb Aakhir, Tha Jo Raazdaan Apna!
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⬉⬉Saaqi Gayi Bahaar Dil Mein Rahee Havas;
Tu Minnaton Sey Jaam Dey Aur Main Kahoon Key 'Bas!'
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Ishq Sey Tabeeyat Ney Zeest Ka Mazaa Paaya;
Dard Kee Davaa Paayee Dard-e-la-davaa Paaya!
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Jab Yaar Ney Utthaa Kar Zulfon Key Baal Baandhey;
Tab Mainey Apney Dil Mein Laakhon Khayaal Baandhey!
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Sab Ke Dil Mein Hai Jagah Teri, Jo Tu Raazi Hua;
Mujh Pe Goya Ik Zamaana Mehrbaan Ho Jaeega!
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Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi Ki Har Khwahish Pe Dum Nikle;
Bahut Nikle Mere Armaan, Lekin Phir Bhi Kum Nikle.
Nikalna Khuld Se Aadam Ka Sunte Aaye The, Lekin;
Bahut Beaabru Hokar Tere Kuche Se Hum Nikle!
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⬉⬉Sozish-e-batin Ke Hain Ahbaab Munkir, Warna Yaan;
Dil Maheet-e-girya Aur Lab Aashnaa-e-khanda Hai!
Sozish-e-Batin = ⬊⬊Inner aches
Maheet-e-Girya = Tearful waste
Aashnaa-e-Khanda = All smiles
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Ghuncha-e-Na Shagufta Ko Door Se Mat Dikha Ke Yoon;
Bosa Ko Poochhta Hoon Main, Munh Se Mujhe Bata Ke Yoon!
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Unke Dekhe Se Jo Aa Jaati Hai Munh Pe Raunaq;
Woh Samajhte Hain Ke Beemaar Ka Haal Achcha Hai!
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Mehrbaan Hokey Bulaalo Mujhey Chaaho Jis Waqt:
Main Geya Waqt Naheen Hoon Ki Phir Aa Bhee Na Sakoon!
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Surma-e-Muft-e-Nazar Hoon, Meri Qeemat Yeh Hai;
Ke Rahe Chashm-e-Khareedaar Pe Ehsaan Mera!
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Ghalib Bura Na Maan Jo Vaiz Bura Kahe;
Aisa Bhi Koi Hai Ke Sab Acha Kahein Jisse!
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Basa Dete Nahin Aur Dil Pe Hai Har Lahza Nigah;
Ji Mein Kahte Hein Ke Muft Haath Aaey, Tau Maal Achha Hai!
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⬉⬉Agar Apna Kaha Tum Aap Hi Samjhe Tau Kya Samjhe;
Maza Kahne Ka Jab Hai, Ik Kahe Aur Doosre Samjhein;
Kalaam-e-Mir Samjhe, Aur Zabaan-e-Meerza Samjhe;
Magar Inn Ka ⬉⬉Kaha, Ya Aap Samjhein Ya Khuda Samjhe!
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Zindaagi Uski Jiss Ki Mout Pe Zamaana Afsos Karay, Ghalib;
Youn To Har Shaks Aata Hai Iss Dunia Main Marney Ke Liye!
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Toote Hain Sheesha Dil Haaye Dil Itne Ke Ehl-e-Dard;
Rakhte Hain Paaon Khaak Par Sau Baar Dekh Kar!
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⧭⧭Tu Wo Zaalim Hai Jo Dil Mein Reh Kar Bhi Mera Na Ban Saka, Ghalib;
Aur Dil Wo Kafir Jo ⬉⬉Mujh Mein Reh Kar Bhi Tera Hogaya!
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Hum Ne Mohabbat Ke Nashe Mein Aa Kar Use Khuda Bana Dala;
Hosh Tab Aaya Jab Us Ne Kaha Ke Khuda Kisi Ek Ka Nahi Hota!
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⧭Hazaron Khwahishen Aise Ke Har Khawahish Pe Dum Nikle;
Bahut Nikle ⬉⬉Mere Armaan, Lekin Phir Bhe Kam Nikle!
Sur Jis Mein Hain Sab Gham Ke Woh Saaz Mujhe Kahiye;
Main Kaun Hoon Aur Kya Hoon Kiske Liye Zinda Hoon;
Main Khud Bhi Nahi Samjha Woh Raaz Mujhe Kahiye!
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⧭⧭Unke Dekhe Se Jo Aa Jaati Hai Munh Par Raunaq;
Woh Samajhte Hain Ki Beemaar Ka Haal Achha Hai⧭⧭⧭
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Aata Hai Kaun Kaun Tere Gham Ko Baantne;
Ghalib Tu Apni Maut Ki Afwaah Udaa Ke Dekh!
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Main Aur Bazm-E-Mai Se Yun Tishna-Kaam Aaun,
Gar Maine Kee Thi Tauba Saaqi Ko Kyaa Hua Tha!
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Teri Wafaa Se Kya Ho Talafi Ki Dahar Mein,
Tere Siwa Bhi Hum Pe Bahut Se Sitam Hue!
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Giri Is Tabassum Ki Bijali Ajal Par;
Andhere Ka Ho Noor Mein Kya Guzara;
Justjoo Jis Gul Ki Tarpati Thi Ai Bulbul Mujhe;
Khoobi-e-Qismat Se Aakhir Mil Gaya Woh Gul Mujhe;
Parwana Tujhse Karta Hai Ai Shama Pyaar Kyon;
Ye Jaane Beqaraar Hai Tujh Par Nisar Kyon;
⧭⧭Qismat Buri Sahi Par Tabiyat Buri Nahin;
Hai Shukr Ki Jagah Ki Shikayat Nahin Mujhe;
Zulm Hai Gar Na Do Sakun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karona Mujhko Pyaar;
Hoga Koi Aisa Bhi Ki Ghalib Ko Na Jaane;
Shayar Toh Wah Achchha Hai Par Badnaam Bahut Hai!
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⧭⧭Kahun Kis Se Main Ki Kya Hai, Shab-e-Gham Buri Bala Hai;
Mujhe Kya Bura Tha Marna Agar Ek Baar Hota;
Hue Mar Ke Jo Hum Ruswa, Hue Kyon Na Gharq-e-Dariya;
Na Kabhi Janaza Uthta Na Kahin Mazaar Hota!
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Aaina Dekh Apna Sa Munh Le Ke Reh Gaye;
Sahab Ko Dil Na Dene Pe Kitna Guroor Tha!
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Hain Aur Bhi Duniya Mein Sukhan-War Bahot Achhe;
Kehte Hain Ki 'Ghalib' Ka Hai Andaaz-e-Bayan Aur!
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Giri Is Tabassum Ki Bijali Ajal Par;
Andhere Ka Ho Noor Mein Kya Guzara;
Justjoo Jis Gul Ki Tarpati Thi Ai Bulbul Mujhe;
Khoobi-e-Qismat Se Aakhir Mil Gaya Woh Gul Mujhe;
Parwana Tujhse Karta Hai Ai Shama Pyaar Kyon;
Ye Jaane Beqaraar Hai Tujh Par Nisar Kyon;
Qismat Buri Sahi Par Tabiyat Buri Nahin;
Hai Shukr Ki Jagah Ki Shikayat Nahin Mujhe;
Zulm Hai Gar Na Do Sakun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karona Mujhko Pyaar;
Hoga Koi Aisa Bhi Ki Ghalib Ko Na Jaane;
Shayar Toh Wah Achchha Hai Par Badnaam Bahut Hai!
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⧭⧭Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho
Har Ek Baat Pe Kehate Ho Tum Ki Tu Kya Hai;
Tum Hi Kaho Ki Ye Andaaz-e-Guftgu Kya Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Phirane Ke Hum Nahi Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hi Se Na Tapka To Phir Lahoo Kya Hai;
Chipak Raha Hai Badan Par Lahoo Se Pairaahan;
Hamari Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-e-Rafoo Kya Hai;
Jalaa Hain Jism Jahaan, Dil Bhii Jal Geya Hoga;
Kuredte Ho Jo Ab Raakh, Justajuu Kya Hai!
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Koi Din Gar Zindgani Aur Hai;
Apne Jee Mein Hum Ne Thaani Aur Hai;
Aatish-e-Dozakh Mein Yeh Garmi Kahaan;
Soz-e-Ghumhaae Nihaani Aur Hai;
Baarha Dekhi Hain Unki Ranjishen;
Par Kuch Ab Ke Sargaraani Aur Hai;
De Ke Khat Munh Dekhta Hai Naama Bar;
Kuch To Paigham-e-Zabaani Aur Hai;
⧭Qaata-e-Aamaar Hain Aksar Nazoom;
Woh Balaa-e-Aasmaani Aur Hai;
Ho Chukin Ghalib Balayein Sab Tamaam;
Ek Marg-e-Naagahaani Aur Hai!
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Badla Tere Sitam Ka Koi Tujh Se Kya Kare;
Apna Hi Tu Farefta Hove, Khuda Kare;
Qaatil Hamari Naash Ko Tash-Hir Hai Zarur;
Aainda Ta Koi Na Kisi Se Wafa Kare;
Fikr-e-Maash, Ishq-e-Butaan, Yaad-e-Raftgaan;
Do Din Ki Zindagi Mein Ab Koi Kya Kya Kiya Kare;
Aalam Ke Beech Phir Na Rahe Rasm-e-Aashiqui;
Gar Neem Lab Koi Tere Shikwe Se Waa Kare;
Gar Ho Sharaab-o-Khilwat-o-Mahboob-e-Khub Roo;
Zaahid Kasam Hai Tujh Ko Jo Tu Ho To Kya Kare;
Khaakastr-o-Patang-o-Mashahd Meri Ki Khaak;
Sham-o-Shafaq Ajab Ho Jo Mil Kar Uda Kare;
Ai Waae Bar Aseer, Ke Par Tod Kar Jise;
Sayyaad Fasl-e-Gul Mein Chaman Se Riha Kare!
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Hum Ne Mohbbaton Ke Nashe Mein Aa Kar Use Khuda Bana Dala;
Hosh Tab Aaya Jab Us Ne Kaha Ki Khuda Kisi Ek Ka Nahi Hota!
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Aaye Hai Be-Kasi-e-Ishq Pe Rona Ghalib;
Kis Ke Ghar Jayega Sailab-e-Bala Mere Baad!
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⧬⧬Koi Umeed Bar Nahi Aati;
Koi Soorat Nazar Nahi Aati;
Maut Ka Ek Din Muayyan Hai;
Neend Kyon Raat Bhar Nahi Aati!
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No longing can now be fulfilled,
No despite can now be envisaged.
The day of death has been appointed,
Why is the night crowded with sleeplessness?
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Har Bul-Hawas Ne Husn-Parasti Shiaar Kee;
Ab Aabroo-e-Sheva-e-Ahl-e-Nazar Gayi;
Nazare Ne Bhi Kaam Kiya Wan Naqaab Kee;
Masti Se Har Nigah Tere Rukh Par Bikhar Gayi!
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Each common lover has become a fake priest of beauty,
The distinction of the visionary lover has been erased.
Looking itself performed the function of secreting you,
Each blinded gaze refracted on the glories of your face.
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Woh Baada-e-Shabana Kee Sar-Mastiyan Kahan;
Uthiye Bas Ab Ke Lazzat-e-Khwab-e-Sehar Gayi;
Udti Phire Hai Khaak Meri Koo-e-Yaar Mein;
Baare Ab Aaye Hawa Hawas-e-Baal-o-Par Gayi!
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⬇⬇Gone are those spirited nights of intoxication,
Arise! The blissful sleep of dawns that follow is also dispersed.
A cloud of my ashes rises in the street of the other,
Finally oh wind, I no longer crave wings or plumage.
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Dil Se Teri Nigah Jigar Tak Utar Gayi;
Dono Ko Ek Ada Mein Razamand Kar Gayi!
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Your glance penetrates the heart to reacdh the soul,
Both are left in agreement by such a cohesive gesture.
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Gham Se Marta Hun Ki Itna Nahi Duniya Mein Koi;
Ki Kare Taziyat-e-Mehr-o-Wafa Mere Baad;
Aaye Hai Bekasi-e-Ishq Pe Rona Ghalib;
Kiske Ghar Jayega Sailab-e-Bala Mere Baad!
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I perish with grief, the world offers no companion,
To give rituals of succour for love and fidelity, in my aftermath.
I am weeping for that soul-sick, outcast love, Ghalib,
Whose habitat will be visited by its turmoil, in my aftermath.
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⧬⧬Husn Ghamze Kee Kashakash Se Chuta Mere Baad;
Bade Aaram Se Hain Ahl-e-Jafa Mere Baad;
Mansab-e-Sheftagi Ke Koi Qabil Na Raha;
Hui Mazooli-e-Andaz-o-Ada Mere Baad!
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The clash between beauty and seduction is assuaged in my aftermath,
The faithless are consequently at peace in my aftermath.
No one is left worthy of the eminence of deire's insanity,
The manner and the ways of love are banished in my aftermath.
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Manzar Ik Bulandi Par Aur Hum Bana Sake;
Arsh Se Idhar Hota Kaash Ki Makaan Apna;
De Woh Jis Kadar Zillat Hum Hansi Mein Taalenge;
Baare Aashna Nikla Unka Paasban Apna!
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Could we build on some pre-eminence and see what lay below,
If only we had a different home, apart from the sky.
However much he insults me, I can take it with a smile,
By chance, the beloved's guard turns out to be a friend.
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⬈⬈Zikar Us Parivash Ka Aur Bayaan Apna;
Ban Geya Raqeeb Aakhir Tha Jo Raazdaan Apna;
Mai Woh Kyon Bahut Peete Bazm-e-Ghair Mein Ya Rab;
Aaj Hi Hua Manzoor Unko Imtihaan Apna!
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⬈⬈Discourse over that ravishment, compounded with my eloquence,
Made a rival out of he, who used to be my confidant.
Oh Lord! Why would they imbibe so much in a stranger's gathering,
The limits of my endurance were put to the test today.
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⧭⧭⧭Zulmat Kade Mein Mere Shab-e-Gham Ka Josh Hai;
Ek Shamma Hai Daleel-e-Sahar So Khamosh Hai;
Na Muzhda-e-Visaal Na Nazara-e-Jamal;
Muddat Hui Ki Aashti-e-Chashm-o-Ghosh Hai!
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The visible darkness of my home is intensified by the night of pain,
The only proof of dawn is but a candle which has already been spent.
There is no word of an encounter, nor the joy of beholding,
For an age now, there has been peace between sight and hearing.
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Apni Gali Mein Mujh Ko Na Kar Dafn Baad-e-Qatl;
Mere Pate Se Khalak Ko Kyon Tera Ghar Mile;
Saqi Gari Kee Sharm Karo Aaj Varna Hum;
Har Shab Piya Hi Karte Hain Mai Jis Kadar Mile!
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Do not bury me in your alley after my murder,
Why should my address bring the world to your home.
Practice the properieties of wine bearing today,
Other nights, I imbibe whatever can be found.
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Jaan Tum Par Nisaar Karta Hun;
Main Nahi Jaanta Dua Kya Hai;
Maine Maana Ki Kuch Nahi Ghalib;
Muft Haath Aaye To Bura Kya Hai!
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I sacrifice my life for you,
I never knew what prayer is.
I concede that Ghalib is nothing,
If it comes free, what's the harm in it?
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Hum Ko Unse Hai Wafa Kee Umeed;
Jo Nahi Jaante Wafa Kya Hai;
Haan Bhala Kar Tera Bhala Hoga;
Aur Darvesh Kee Sada Kya Hai!
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⬈⬈We hope for fidelity from them,
Who do not know what fidelity may be.
Yes, do well, well will come to you,
What else is the Dervish's cry?
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⬈⬈Main Bhi Munh Mein Jubaan Rakhta Hun;
Kaash Pucho Ki Mudda Kya Hai;
Jab Ki Tujh Bin Nahi Koi Maujood;
Phir Yeh Hungama Ai Khuda Kya Hai!
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I⬈⬈ also have a tongue in my mouth,
If only you could ask its articulation,
if there is nothing apart from you, Oh Lord!
Then what is this continual turmoil.
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Dil-e-Nadaan Tujhe Hua Kya Hai;
Aakhir Is Dard Kee Dawa Kya Hai;
Hum Hain Mushtaaq Aur Wo Bezaar;
Ya Ilaahi Yeh Maajra Kya Hai!
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Oh errant heart, what has transpired now,
Finally, what is the cure for this ache,
I desrie, the Other is indifferent,
Ah God, what is this performance.
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⬈⬈Kahun Kis Se Main Ki Kya Hai, Shab-e-Gham Buri Bala Hai;
Mujhe Kya Bura Tha Marna Agar Ek Baar Hota;
Hue Mar Ke Jo Hum Ruswa, Hue Kyon Na Gharq-e-Dariya;
Na Kabhi Janaza Uthta Na Kahin Mazaar Hota!
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⬈⬈To whom can I even explain, the dark night of sepration,
What had I against death if only it did not come again and again.
Being so humiliated in death, why did I not drown instead,
Then there would be no funeral, no one required to mourn at my tomb.
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Yeh Kahan Kee Dosti Hai Ki Bane Hain Dost Naasih;
Koi Chaarasaaz Hota Koi Ghamgusar Hota;
Rang-e-Sang Se Tapkta Woh Lahu Ki Phir Na Thamta;
Jise Gham Samajh Rahe Ho Yeh Agar Sharaar Hota!
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What kind of friendship, my friends have turned to be preaching,
No one brings solutions, no one brings comapssion.
The veined stone has burst into an incessant flow of blood,
When touched by the ember which you think is merely my grief.
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Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche Tere Teer-e-Nim Kash Ko;
Yeh Khalish Kahan Se Hoti Jo Jigar Ke Paar Hota!
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Ask my heart about your half-drawn bow,
This anguish would not arise had the arrow passed through my body.
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⬈⬈Yeh Na Thi Hamari Kismat Ki Visaal-e-Yaar Hota;
Agar Aur Jeete Rehte Yahi Intezar Hota;
Tere Vaade Par Jiye Hum To Yeh Jaan Jhooth Jaana;
Ki Khushi Se Mar Na Jaate Agar Aitbar Hota!
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⬈⬈It was never in my fate to be united with my beloved,
If I had lived any longer, it would be nothing but more waiting.
Waiting with those promises that I know to be falsities,
Had I belief in them, I would have died of joy.
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Tu Dost Kisi Ka Bhi Sitamgar Na Hua Tha;
Auron Pe Hai Woh Zulm Ki Mujh Par Na Hua Tha;
Chhoda Mah-e-Nakhshab Kee Tarah Dast-e-Qaza Ne;
Khurshid Hanuz Us Ke Barabar Na Hua Tha!
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You are no one's friend, albeit, the giver of pain,
The grief you inflicton others, you will not even bestow upon me.
Just as the hand of death can smash the image of Nakhshab's moon,
The sun's radiance will also vanish before it can match that of the beloved.
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Jee Dhoondta Hai Phir Fursat Ke Raat Din;
Baithe Rahen Tassavur-e-Jana Kiye Hue;
Ghalib Humein Na Chhed Ke Phir Josh-e-Ashq Se;
Baithe Hain Hum Tahayya-e-Toofan Kiye Hue!
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The soul seeks again that vacant time,
Night and day our memory re-imagining what the beloved is.
Ghalib do not torment us, for again with the storm of our tears,
We are sitting here having decided to unleash a hurricane at will.
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Muddat Hui Hai Yaar Ko Mehman Kiye Hue;
Josh-e-Qadah Se Bazm Chiraghan Kiye Hue;
Karta Hun Jama Phir Jigar-e-Lakht Lakht Ko;
Arsa Hua Hai Dawat-e-Mizhgaan Kiye Hue!
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It has been an age since my lover was hosted,
When heated wine lit candles through night,
Once again, I gather the pieces of my dismembered body,
What time has passed since I encountered those killing eyes.
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Nadaan Ho Jo Kehte Ho Ki Kyon Jeete Ho Ghalib;
Kismat Mein Hai Marne Kee Tamanna Koi Din Aur!
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Ignorant are the ones who ask why Ghalib is still living,
My fate is that I should yearn for death until some other day.
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⬈⬈Haan Aye Falak-e-Pir Jawan Tha Abhi Arif;
Kya Tera Bigadta Jo Na Marta Koi Din Aur;
Tum Maah-e-Shab-e-Char-Duham The Mere Ghar Ke;
Phir Kyon Na Raha Ghar Ka Woh Naqsha Koi Din Aur!
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⬇⬇Yes, you Ancient sky! Arif was still young,
What would you lose, if he had not died untill some other day.
You were the full moon of my home,
Why could not that design remain until some other day.
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Jaate Hue Kehte Ho Qayamat Ko Milenge;
Kya Khoob Qayamat Ka Hai Goya Koi Din Aur!
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Departing, you say, 'We shall meet on Judgement Day',
Marvellous! As if the day of judgement is some other day!
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Mit Jayega Sar Gar Tera Pathar Na Ghisega;
Hoon Dar Pe Tere Naasiyah-Farsa Koi Din Aur;
Aaye Ho Kal Aur Aaj Hi Kehte Ho Ke Jaaun;
Maana Ki Khamosh Nahi Acha Koi Din Aur!
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⧬My forehead will bear the scar before your tombstone will,
I remain prostrate before your grave until some other day,
Arriving yesterday, and speaking today of leaving,
Granted not forever, but perhaps, some other day.
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Laazim Tha Ki Dekho Mera Rasta Koi Din Aur;
Tanha Gaye Kyon Ab Raho Tanha Koi Din Aur!
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Our paths had to cross again some other day,
Going alone, now stay alone until some other day.
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⬈Haan Woh Nahi Khuda Parast, Jao Woh Bewafa Sahi;
Jisko Ho Din-o-Dil Aziz Uski Gali Mein Jaye Kyon;
Ghalib-e-Khasta Ke Baghair Kaun Se Kaam Band Hain;
Roiye Zaar Zaar Kya Kijiye Haaye Haaye Kyon!
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Granted they are not a lover of God, yes, they are unfaithful,
Whoever holds creed and heart beloved, do not dare to wander up their way.
Without this brittle Ghalib, what industry willbe stopped?
Why cry so incessantly, why lament so endlesly?
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Husan Aur Uspe Husan-e-Zan, Rah Gayi Bul Hawas Ki Sharm;
Apne Pe Aitmaad Hai Ghair Ko Aazmayein Kyon!
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Beauty and its narcissism, ironically spare the lustful,
With seduction's assurance of its power, what need to test the rival?
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Qaid-e-Hayat-o-Band-e-Gham Asal Mein Dono Ek Hain;
Maut Se Pehle Aadmi Gham Se Nijaat Paye Kyon!
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The prison-house of life and the chains of grief, in reality, are the same,
Before perishing, why should there be any release from suffering?
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⬈Jab Woh Jamaal-e-Dilfaroz, Surat-e-Mehr-e-Nim Roz;
Aap Hi Ho Nazara Soz, Parde Mein Munh Chhupaye Kyon;
Dashna-e-Ghamza Jaan Sataan, Naawak-e-Naaz Be Panah;
Tera Hi Aks-e-Rukh Sahi, Samne Tere Aaye Kyon!
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The glorious beauty of that face, so much like the midday sun,
The manifests such blinding light, needs nothing like a veil.
Weaponry of seduction, arrows of untold invitation,
Could injure the reflected as much as the admirer.
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Dil Hi To Hai Na Sang-o-Khisht, Dard Se Bhar Na Aaye Kyon;
Royenge Hum Hazar Baar Koi Humein Sataye Kyon;
Daer Nahi, Haram Nahi, Dar Nahi, Aastaan Nahi;
Baithe Hain Rehguzar Pe Hum Gair Humein Uthaye Kyon!
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It is only a heart, not stone or mortar, why should it not fill with pain,
We will wail a thousand times, why should anyone torment us.
It is not a temple, mosque, a dearly beloved's door, nor a patron's entryway,
We are wayfarers, why should anyone evict us!
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Yak Nazar Besh Nahi Fursat-e-Hasti Ghafil;
Garmi-e-Bazm Hai Ek Raqs-e-Sharar Hone Tak;
Gham-e-Hasti Ka Asad Kis Se Ho Juz Marg Ilaz;
Shama Har Rang Mein Jalti Hai Sahar Hone Tak!
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Leisure for life is no more than the flash of a glance, o ignorant,
The warmth of festivity is one dance of the flame,
Asad, what can cure the grief of existence, except dying,
The candle is obliged to burn before extinguishing at dawn.
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Hum Ne Mana Ki Taghaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jayenge Hum Tumko Khabar Hone Tak;
Partawe-e-Khur Se Hai Shabnam Ko Fanaa Ki Taleem;
Main Bhi Hun Ek Inayat Kee Nazar Hone Tak!
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I agree that you will not remain indifferent but,
I will be dust by the time you become aware of me,
The sun's ray teaches a dewdrop how to vanish,
I live because you have not bestowed the grace of your attention upon me.
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⬈⬈Aashiqui Sabr Talab Aur Tamanna Betaab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang Karoon Khoon-e-Jigar Hone Tak!
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⬈Love demands endurance, while desire is consuming,
What should be my state untill obsession devours patience.
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⬈Aah Ko Chahiye Ek Umr Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jeeta Hai Teri Zulf Ke Sar Hone Tak;
Dam Har Mauj Mein Hai Halqa-e-Sad Kaam-e-Nihang;
⬈Dekhein Kya Guzre Hai Qatre Pe Guhar Hone Tak!
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A sigh requires a lifetime to take effect,
Who lives to reach the source of your journey,
The gaping mouths of a hundred crocodiles form netted traps in each wave,
Consider the labour within the sea-change of a raindrop to a pearl.
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Ghalib Nadeem-e-Dost Se Aati Hai Bu-e-Dost;
Mashghul-e-Haq Hoon Bandagi-e-Bu Turaab Mein!
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Ghalib, the fragrance of the Lord emantes from the Lord's Companion,
Recognizing Ali has become a business of my truth.
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Hai Ghalib Ghalib Jisko Samjhtey Hain Hum Shuhood;
Hain Khwab Mein Hanooz Jo Jaage Hain Khwab Mein!
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⬈⬈The deep decorum of the hidden is misread as revelation,
The clairvoyant lost in dreams, dreams he is awake.
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⬈⬈Aarish-e-Jamaal Se Faarigh Nahi Hanooz;
Pesh-e-Nazar Hai Aaina Daaim Naqab Mein!
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The embellishment of the ravishing is never to be done,
Inside the seculusion of the veil, the mirror lives constantly.
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Sharam Ek Ada-e-Naaz Hai Apne Hi Se Sahi;
Hai Kitne Behijab Ki Yun Hai Hijab Mein!
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Reticence is a form of pride, even with oneself,
No matter how unveiled you are within your many veils.
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Hai Mushtamil Numood-e-Suvar Par Wijood-e-Bahr;
Yan Kya Dhara Hai Qatra-o-Mauj-o-Hubab Mein!
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⬈⬈What appears as confirmation of the Ocean's actuality,
⬈⬈Is it merely a sum total of wave, drop, phosphorescence.
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Aah Ko Chahiye Ek Umr Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jeeta Hai Tere Zulf Ke Sar Hone Tak;
Aashiqii Sabr Talab Aur Tamannaa Betaab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang Karun Khoon-e-Jigar Hone Tak;
Hum Ne Maana Ki Tagakul Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jayenge Hum Tum Ko Khabar Hone Tak;
Gam-e-Hasti Ka Asad Kis Se Ho Kuz-Marg-e-Ilaaj;
Shamaa Har Rang Mein Jalati Hai Sehar Hone Tak!
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Utna Hi Mujhko Apni Haqeeqat Se Bood Hai;
Jitna Ki Vahm-e-Ghair Se Hoon Pech-o-Taab Mein!
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I am equidistanced from my own reality,
In proportion to the illusion of otherness.
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Rau Mein Hai Rakhsh-e-Umr Kahan Dekhiye Thamey;
Na Haath Baag Par Hai Na Pa Hai Rakab Mein!
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The horseman of life speeds by, where can it be stopped,
There are no hands on the reins, no feet in the stirrups.
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Jaan Kyon Nikalne Lagi Hai Tan Se Dam-e-Sama;
Gar Woh Sada Samaai Hai Chang-o-Rabab Mein!
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⬉⬉Listening, why does a soul struggle to leave its body,
If the divine voice resides in the instruments before us.
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Hain Aaj Kyon Zaleel Ke Kal Tak Na Thi Pasand;
Gustakhi-e-Farishta Hamare Janab Mein!
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Why today so disgraced, when yesterday was impermissible.
An angel's arrogant refusal to bow for me.
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⬈⬈Kal Ke Liye Kar Aaj Na Khisat Sharab Mein;
Yeh Suu-e-Zan Hai, Saqi-e-Kausar Ke Baab Mein!
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⬈⬈Why Parsimony today in the promise of tomorrow's imbibing.
This surely is an insult to the generosity of heaven's thirst-quencher.
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Dukh De Kar Sawal Karte Ho;
Tum Bhi Ghalib Kamaal Karte Ho;
D⬇ekh Kar Puch Liya Haal Mera;
Chalo Kuch To Khayaal Karte Ho;
Shehar-e-Dil Mein Ye Udasiyan Kaisi;
Ye Bhi Mujhse Sawaal Karte Ho;
Marna Chahe To Mar Nahi Sakte;
Tum Bhi Jeena Muhaal Karte Ho;
Ab Kis Kis Kee Misaal Dun Tumko;
Har Sitam Be-Misaal Karte Ho!
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Aata Hai Daag-e-Hasrat-e-Dil Ka Shumar Yaad;
Mujh Se Mere Gunnah Ka Hisaab Ai Khudaa Na Maang!
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Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umr Asar Hote Tak;
Khaak Ho Jayenge Hum Tum Ko Khabar Hote Tak;
Kaun Jeetaa Hai Teri Zulf Ke Sar Hote Tak;
Dil Ka Kyaa Rang Karun Khoon-e-Jigar Hote Tak;
Dekhen Kya Guzre Hai Qatre Pe Guhar Hote Tak;
Garmi-e-Bazm Hai Ik Raqs-e-Sharar Hote Tak;
Gam-e-Hasti Ka Asad Kis Se Ho Jooz Marg Ilaaj;
Hum Ne Maana Ki Tagaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Partav-e-Kur se Hai Shabnam Ko Fanaa Ki Taalim;
Shama Har Rang Mein Jalti Hai Sahar Hote Tak;
Main Bhi Hun Ek Inaayat Ki Nazar Hote Tak;
Yak Nazar Besh Nahin Fursat-e-Hasti Gaafil!
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Rahiye Ab Aisi Jagha Chal Kar Jahan Koi Na Ho;
Hum-Sukhan Koi Na Ho, Aur Hum-Zubaan Koi Na Ho;
Parriye Gar Beemar To Koi Na Ho Teemar'daaar;
Aur Agar Mar Jaayiye To Noha-Khuwaa'n Koi Na Ho!
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⬉⬉Ek Toote Hue Dil Ki Aawaaz Mujhe Kahiye⧭⧭
Sur Jismein Hai Sab Gum Ke Woh Saaz Mujhe Kahiye;
Main Kaun Hoon Aur Kyaa Hoon Kiske Liye Zindaa Hoon;
Main Khud Bhi Nahi Samjha Woh Raaz Mujhe Kahiye!
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Wo Keh Ke Chale Itni Mulaqat Bahut Hai;
Maine Kaha Ruk Jao Abhi Raat Bahut Hai;
Aansoo Mere Thum Jayein To Phir Shaunq Say Jana;
Aisay Mein Kahan Jaogi Barsaat Bahut Hai;
Wo Kehne Lagi Jana Mera Bahut Zaroori Hai;
Nahi Chahti Dil Todun Tera Par Majboori Hai;
Gar Hui Ho Koi Khata To Maaf Ker Dena;
Maine Kaha Ho Jao Chup Itni Kahi Baat Bahut Hai;
Samajh Geya Hu Sab Aur Kuch Kaho Zaroori Nahi;
Bas Aaj Ki Raat Ruk Jao, Jana Itna Bhi Zaroori Nahi Hai;
Phir Kabhi Na Aaonga Tumhari Zindagi Mein Laut Ke;
Saari Zindagi Tanhayee Ke Liye, Aaj Ki Raat Bahut Hai;
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Bahut Sahi Gam-e-Geti Sharab Kam Kya Hai;
Gulam-e-Saqi-e-Kausar Hun Mujhko Gam Kya Hai;
Tumhari Tarz-o-Rawish Jante Hain Ham Kya Hai;
Raqib Par Hai Agar Lutf To Sitam Kya Hai;
Sukhan Mein Khama-e-Galib Ki Atashfashani;
Yaqin Hai Hamko Bhi Lekin Ab Us Mein Dam Kya Hai!
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Kehte Toh Ho Yun Kehte, Yun Kehte Jo Yaar Aata;
Sab Kehne Ki Baat Hai, Kuch Bhi Nahi Kaha Jata!
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Ki Humse Wafaa Toh Gair Usko Jafa Kehte Hain;
Hoti Aayi Hai, Ki Acchi Ko Buri Kehte Hain!
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⬉⬉Main Nadaan Tha Jo Wafa Ko Talash Karta Raha 'Ghalib';
Yeh Bhi Na Socha Ke Apni Saans Bhi Ek Din Bewafaa Ban Jayegi!
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Bana Kar Faqeeron Ka Hum Bhes 'Ghalib';
Tamasha Ehl-e-Karam Dekhte Hain!
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Chaandni Raat Ke Khamosh Sitaron Ki Qasam;
Dil Mein Ab Tere Siwa Koi Bhi Aabad Nahi!
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Muskan Banaye Rakho To Sab Saath Hain Ghalib;
Varna Ansuon Ko Toh Aankhon Mein Bhi Pnaah Nahi Milti!
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⬉⬉Baat To Kirdar Ki Hoti Hai Ghalib;
Warna Qad Mein Toh Saya Bhi Insan Se Bada Hota Hai!
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Is Qadar Toda Hai Mujhe Us Ki Be-Wafaai Ne;
Ghalib Ab Koi Agar Pyar Se Bhi Daikhe Toh Bikhar Jata Hoon Main!
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Woh Dil Mein Hai;
Dhadkan Mein Hai;
Rooh Mein Hai Ghalib;
Sirf Kismat Mein Nahi Hai To Khuda Se Gila Kaisa!
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Jab Se Dekhi Hai Hamne Duniya Kareeb Se;
Lagne Lage Hain Saare Rishte Ajeeb Se!
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⬉⬉⬉Ah Ko Chahiye Ik Umr Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jita Hai Teri Zulf K Sar Hone Tak;
Dam Har Mauj Mein Hai Halqa-e-Sadkam-e-Nahang;
Dekhen Kya Guzare Hai Qatre Pe Gauhar Hone Tak;
Ashiqi Sabr-Talab Aur Tamanna Betab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang Karun Khun-e-Jigar Hone Tak;
Ham Ne Mana K Taaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khak Ho Jayenge Ham Tum Ko Khabar Hone Tak!
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Saray Raah Jo Unsay Nazar Mili;
To Naksh Dil Kay Ubhar Gaye;
Hum Nazar Mila Kar Jhijag Gaye;
⬉⬉Vo Nazar Jhuka Kar Chale Gaye!
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Unke Dekhe Se Jo Aa Jaati Hai Munh Par Raunaq;
Woh Samajhte Hain Ke Beemaar Ka Haal Achcha Hai!
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Aina Kyun Na Dun K Tamasha Kahen Jise;
Aisa Kahan Se Laun K Tujhsa Kahen Jise;
Hasrat Ne La Rakha Teri Bazm-e-Khayal Mein;
Guldasta-e-Nigah Suweda Kahen Jise;
Phunka Hai Kisne Goshe Muhabbat Mein Ai Khuda;
Afsun-e-Intezar Tamanna Kahen Jise;
Sar Par Hujum-e-Dard-e-Garibi Se Daliye;
Wo Ek Musht-e-Khak K Sahra Kahen Jise;
Hai Chashm-e-Tar Mein Hasrat-e-Didar Se Nihan;
Shauq-e-Inan Gusekhta Dariya Kahen Jise;
Darkar Hai Shiguftan-e-Gul Haye Aish Ko;
Subh-e-Bahar Panba-e-Mina Kahen Jise;
⬉⬉Ghalib? Bura Na Man Jo Waiz Bura Kahe;
Aisa Bhi Koi Hai K Sab Acha Kahen Jise!
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⧭Huyi Muddat Ke Ghalib Mar Gaya Par Yaad Aata Hai;
Har Ek Baat Pe Kahna Ke Yun Hota To Kya Hota!
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Tu Wo Zaalim Hai Jo Dil Mein Reh Kar Bhi Mera Na Ban Saka 'Ghalib';
Aur Dil Wo Kafir Jo Mujh Mein Reh Kar Bhi Tera Hogaya!
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Khulta Kisi Pay Kya Mery Dil Ka Muamla;
Shairon K Intekhab Nay Ruswa Kia Mujhy!
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Toote Hain Sheesha Dil Haaye Dil Itne Ke Ehl-e-Dard;
Rakhte Hain Paaon Khaak Par Sau Baar Dekh Ka!
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Nikalna Khuld Say Aadam Ka Sunte Aaye Hain Lakin;
Bohat Bayabroo Ho Kar Teray Kochay Say Hum Niklay!
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Khuld Say Aadam = Birth of man, from the womb
Kochay = Door
Bayabroo = Shamelessly
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Unke Dekhne Se Jo Aa Jati He Muhn Per Roneq;
Woh Samajte Hain K Beemar Ka Haal Acha Hai!
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Ye Na Thi Hamari Kismat Ke Visaal-e-Yaar Hota;
Agar Aur Jeetey Rehtey, Yehi Intezaar Hota!
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⬉⬉Wo Keh Ke Chalay Itni Mulaqat Bohot Hay;
Maine Kaha Ruk Jao Abhi Raat Bohot Hay;
Aansoo Mere Thum Jayein To Phir Shoq Say Jana;
Aisay Main Kahan Jaogi Barsaat Bohot Hay;
Wo Kehne Lagi Jana Mera Bohot Zaroori Hay;
Nahi Chahti Dil Todun Tera Par Majboori Hay;
Gar Hui Ho Koi Khata To Maaf Ker Dena;
Maine Kaha Ho Jao Chup Itni Kahi Baat Bohot Hay;
Samajh Gaya Hon Sab Aur Kuch Kaho Zaroori Nahi;
Bas Aaj Ki Raat Ruk Jao, Jana Itna Bhi Zaroori Nahi Hai;
Phir Kabhi Na Aaonga Tumhari Zindagi Mein Lot Ke;
⬈⬈Saari Zindagi Tanhayee Ke Liye, Aaj Ki Raat Bohot Hai!
Ronay Se Aur Ishq Mein Be-Baak Ho Gaye;
Dhoye Gaye Hum Itney Ke Bass Paak Ho Gaye!
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Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Tum Ke 'Tu Kya Hai';
Tumhee Kaho Ke Yeh Andaaz-e-Guftgoo Kya Hai!
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Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umar
Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umar Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jeeta Hai Teree Zulf Ke sar Hone Tak;
⬈⬈Aashiqee Sabr Talab Aur Tamanna Betaab;
Dil Ka Kya Rang KarooN KHoon-e-Jigar Hone Tak;
Ham Ne Maana Ke Taghaful Na Karoge, Lekin;
KHaak Ho JaayeNge Ham Tumko KHabar Hone Tak;
GHam-e-Hastee Ka 'Asad' Kis Se Ho Juz Marg Ilaaz;
Shamma'a Har Rang MeiN Jaltee Hai Sahar Hone Tak!
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Na Tha Kuch To Khuda Tha, Kuch Na Hota To Khuda Hota;
Dubooya Mujhko Honi Ne, Na Hota Main To Kya Hota;
Hua Jub Gam Se Yun Behis, To Gum Kya Sar Ke Katne Ka;
Gar Juda Na Hota Tan Se, To Zannon Pur Dhara Hota;
Hui Muddat Ki Ghalib Mar Gaya, Pur Yaad Aata Hai;
Woh Har Ek Baat Pe Kahena, Ki Yoon Hota To Kya Hota!
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Peenay Dai Sharab Masjid Main Baid Kay Ghalib;
Ya Woh Jaga Bata Jahan Khuda Nehen Hai!
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Aaina Kyu Na Doon
Aaina Kyu Na Doon Ke Tamasha Kahe Jise;
Aisa Kaha Se Laau Ke Tujhasa Kahe Jise
Hasrat Ne La Rakha Teri Bazm-e-Khayal Me;
Guldasta-e-Nigaah Suveda Kahe Jise;
Phoonka Hai Kisne Goshe Mohabbat Mein Aye Khuda;
Afasuun-e-Intazar Tamanna Kahe Jise;
Sar Par Hajum-e-Dard-e-Garibi Se Daliye;
Wo Ek Musht-e-Khak Ke Sahara Kahe Jise;
Hai Chashm-e-Tar Me Hasarat-e-Diidar Se Niha;
Shauq-e-Ina Gusekhta Dariya Kahe Jise;
Darakar Hai Shiguftan-e-Gul Haye Aish Ko;
SubH-e-Bahar Paba-e-Miina Kahe Jise;
⬆⬆Ghalib Bura Na Man Jo Vaiz Bura Kahe;
Aisa Bhii Koii Hai Ke Sab Achchha Kahe Jise!
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Be-Khudi Be-Sabab Nahi'n 'Ghalib';
Kuchh To Hai Jis Ki Parda-Daari Hai!
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⬉⬉Qaasid Ke Aate Aate Khat Ek Aur Likh Rakkhun;
Main Jaanta Hoon Jo Wo Likhenge Jawaab Mein!
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Jee Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahi Fursat Ke Raat Din;
Baithe Rahein Tasawwur-e-Janaan Kiye Hue!
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Hai Khabar Garam Unke Aane Ki;
Aaj Hi Ghar Mein Borya Na Hua!
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Tu Woh Zaalim Hai Jo Dil Mein Reh Kar Bhi Mera Na Ban Saka 'Ghalib';
Aur Dil Wo Kafir Jo Mujh Mein Reh Kar Bhi Tera Hogaya!
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Hazaaron Khawahishein Aisi Ke Har Khawahish Par Dum Nikle;
Bohut Nikle Mere Armaan, Lekin Phir Bhi Kum Nikle!
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Main Bhi Moonh Mein Zabaan Rakhta Hoon;
Kash Poochho Ke Mudda'a Kya Hai!
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Imaan Mujhe Roke Hai Jo Khiche Hai Mujhe Kufr;
Ka'aba Mere Peechhe Hai Kaaisa Mere Aage!
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Hum Ne Mohbaton Ke Nashe Mein Aa Kar Useh Khuda Bana Dala;
Hosh Tab Aaya Jab Us Ne Kaha Ke Khuda Kisi Ek Ka Nahi Hota!
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Dukh Day Kar Sawaal Kartay Ho;
Tum Bhi Ghalib ! Kamaal Kartay Ho;
Dekh Kar Pooch Liyaa Haal Meraa;
Chalo Kuch Tou Khayaal Kartay Ho;
Shehar -e- Dil May Ye Udaasiyaan Kaisi;
Ye Bhi Mujh Say Sawaal Kartay Ho;
⧭⧭Marnaa Chaahain Toh Mar Nahe Saktay;
Tum Bhi Jeenaa Muhaal ⬉⬉Kartay Ho;
⬉⬉Aab Kiss Kis Ki Misaal Doon Tum Ko;
Her Sitam Bay-Misaal Kartay Ho!
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Hum Ko Unse Wafa Ki Hai Ummeed;
Jo Nahi Jaante Wafa Kya Hai!
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Humne Maana Ke Taghaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jaenge Hum Tum Ko Khabar Hone Tak!
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Le Gaye Khaak Mein Ham Daagh-e-Tamanna-e-Nishaat;
Too Ho Aur Aap Ba-Sad-Rang-e-Gulistaan Hona!
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Nishaat (or Nashaat) = Enthusiasm/Happiness
Ba-Sad-Rang = Hundred Colours
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Kee Mere Qatl Ke Baad Usne Jafa Se Tauba;
Haay Us Zood Pashemaan Ka Pashemaan Hona!
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Jalva Az_Bas Ki Taqaaza-e-Nigah Karta Hai;
Jauhar-e-Aaina Bhee Chaahe Hai Mizhgaan Hona!
⧭⧭Dil Hii To Hai, Na Sang-o-Khisht, Dard Se Bhar Na Aaye Kyuun;
Royenge Ham Hazaar Baar, Koii Hamen Sataaye Kyuun;
Dair Nahiin, Haram Nahiin, Aastaan Nahiin;
Baithe Hain Rahguzar Pe Ham, Ghair Hamen Uthaaye Kyuun;
Qaid-e-Hayaat-o-Band-e-Gham Asl Men Donon Ek Hain;
Maut Se Pahale Aadmii Gham Se Najaat Paaye Kyuun;
Jab Voh Jamaal-e-Dil-Faroz, Surat-e-Meher-Neemroz;
Aap Hii Ho Nazara-Soz, Parde Men Munh Chhupaaye Kyuun;
Dashna Ghamza Jaansitaan, Naavak-e-Naaz Be-Panaah;
Teraa Hii Aks-e-Rukh Sahil Saamne Tere Aaye Kyuun;
Ghaalib-e-Khastaa Ke Baghair Kaun Se Kaam Band Hain;
Roiye Zaar Zaar Kyuun? Kiijiye Haay, Haay Kyuun!
Translation:
Dair = Temple
~ Mirza Ghalib
GHAZAL
Giriya Chaahe Hai Kharaabee Mere Kaashaane Ki;
Dar-o-Deevaar Se Tapke Hai Bayaabaan Hona!
Translation:
Giriya = Weeping
Kaashaana = House
Bayaabaan = Wilderness
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Bus Ki Dushwaar Hai Har Kaam Ka Aasaan Hona;
Aadmee Ko Bhee Muyassar Naheen Insaan Hona!
Translation:
Dushwaar = Difficult
Muyassar = Possible
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⧭⧭Haif Us Chaar Girah Kapde Ki Qismat 'Ghalib';
Jis Ki Qismat Mein Ho Aashiq Ka Girebaan Hona!
Translation:
Haif = Alas
Girah = One Sixteenth Of A Yard
Girebaan = Collar⬉⬉
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Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Tum Ke 'Toh Kya Hai';
Tumheen Kaho Ke Yeh Andaaz-e-Guftgoo Kya Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Firne Ke Ham Naheen Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hee Se Na Tapka To Fir Lahoo Kya Hai;
Chipak Raha Hai Badan Par Lahoo Se Pairaahan;
Hamaaree Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-e-Rafoo Kya Hai;
Jalaa Hai Jism Jahaan Dil Bhee Jal Gaya Hoga;
Kuredate Ho Jo Ab Raakh, Justjoo Kya Hai;
Rahee Na Taaqat-e-Guftaar, Aur Agar Ho Bhee;
To Kis Ummeed Pe Kahiye Ke Aarzoo Kya Hai!
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Ishq Per Zor Nahin, Yeh Woh Aatish Ghalib;
Ke Lagaaye Na Lage Aur Bujhaaye Na Bujhay!
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Tum Na Aaoge Toh Marne Ki Hai Soa Tadbeere;
Maut Kuch Tum Toh Nahi Ho Ki Bula Bhi Na Saku!
Translation:
Tadbeere = Deliberation, Plan
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Wo Aaye Ghar Mein Hamare Khuda Ki Kudrat Hai;
Kabhi Hum Unko Kabhi Apne Ghar Ko Dekhte Hain!
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⧭⧭Ishq Se Tabiyat Ne Zeest Ka Mazaa Paya;
Dard Ki Dawa Paai Dard Be Dawa Paya!
Ik Khel Hai Aurag-e-Sulemaan, Mere Nazdeek;
Ik Baat Hai Ajaaz-e-Maseeha Mere Aage!
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Baske Hun Ghalib Asiri Men Bhi Atish Zer Pa;
Mue Atish Dida Hai Halqa Meri Zanjir Ka!
⧭⧭Translation:
Baske = Whereas
Atish Zer Pa = Impatient
Mue Atish = Heat Damaged Hair
Halqa = Ring
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Jise Naseeb Ho Roz-e-Seah Mera Sa;
Woh Shakhs Din Na Kahe Raat Ko, Tou Kyonkar Ho!
Translation:
Roz-e-Seah = Day Is Black
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Qatra Mein Dajla Dikhaai Na De, Aur Juzw Mein Kul;
Khel Larkon Ka Hua, Deeda-e-Beena Na Hua!
Translation:
Deeda-e-Beena = Discerning Eye
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Kavkav-e-Sakht Jani Hai Tanhai, Na Puchh;
Subh Karna Sham Ka, Lana Hai Ju-e-Shir Ka!
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Kavkav = Continuous beating of hard stone with a sharp object
Sakht Jani Hai = Ability to bear extreme agony
Ju-e Shir Ka = Channel of milk
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Naqsh Faryadi Hai Kis Ki Shokhi Takhir Ka;
Kaghazi Hai Pairahan Her Paikar-e-Tasvir Ka!
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⧬⧬Naqsh = Mark
Faryadi = Pleader
Shokh = Playful
Tahrir = Writing
Pairahan = Clothes
Paikar = Face⧭⧭
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⧭⧭Aadam Ka Jism Kab Ke Anaasir Se Mil Bana;
Kuchh Aag Bach Rahi Thi, So Aashiq Ka Dil Bana;
Sar Garam-E-Nala In Dinon Main Bhi Hoon, Andleeb;
Mat Aashian Chaman Mein Mere Mutsil Bana;
Jab Teesha Kohkan Ne Liya Haath, Tab Yeh Ishq;
Bola Ke Apni Chhati ⬉⬉Pe Dharne Ko Sil Bana;
Jis Teergi Se Roz Hai Ushaaq Ka Seaah;
Shaaid Usi Se Chehre-E-Khubaan Pe Til Bana;
Lab Zindagi Mein Kab Mile Us Lab Se, Ai Kalaal;
Saagar Hamaari Khaak Ko Math Karke Gil Bana;
Apne Hunar Dikha Denge Hum Tujhko Sheesha Gar;
Toota Hua Kisi Ka Agar Hum Se Dil Bana;
Sun Sun Ke Arz-E-Haal Mera Yaar Ne Kaha;
Sauda Na Baaten Baith Ke Yaan Mutsil Bana!
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⬉⬉Har Ek Baat Pe Kahate Ho Tum, Ki Tuu Kyaa Hai;
Tumhi Kaho Ke, Ye Andaaz-E-Guftagu Kyaa Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Phirane Ke Ham Nahi Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hi Se Na Tapkaa To Phir Lahuu Kyaa Hai;
Chipak Rahaa Hai Badan Par Lahuu Se Pairaahan;
Hamari Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-E-Rafuu Kyaa Hai;
Jalaa Hain Jism Jahaan, Dil Bhii Jal Gayaa Hogaa;
Kuredte Ho Jo A⬉⬉b Raakh, Justajuu Kyaa Hai!
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Har Ek Baat Pe Kahate Ho Tum, Ki Tu Kyaa Hai;
Tumhi Kaho Ke, Ye Andaaz-E-Guftagu Kyaa Hai;
Ragon Mein Daudte Phirane Ke Ham Nahi Qaayal;
Jab Aankh Hi Se Na Tapkaa To Phir Lahuu Kyaa Hai;
Chipak Rahaa Hai Badan Par Lahuu Se Pairaahan;
Hamari Jeb Ko Ab Haajat-E-Rafuu Kyaa Hai;
Jalaa Hain Jism Jahaan, Dil Bhii Jal Gayaa Hogaa;
Kuredte Ho Jo Ab Raakh, Justajuu Kyaa Hai!
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Abhi Mashroof Hun Kafi Kabhi Fursat Mein Sochunga;
Ke Tujhko Yaad Rakhne Me Mai Kya-Kya Bhool Jata Hun!
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Hairat He Tum Ko Dekh Kar Misjid Main Ae! Insaan;
Aaj Kya Baat Ho Gai Jo Khuda Yaad Aa Gaya!
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⧭⧭Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umar Asar Hone Tak;
Kaun Jiitaa Hai Terii Zulf Ke Sar Hone Tak;
Aashiqii Sabartalab Aur Tamannaa Betaab;
Dil Kaa Kyaa Rang Karun Khuunejigar Hone Tak;
Ham Ne Maanaa Ke Tagaaful Na Karoge Lekin;
Khaak Ho Jaayenge Ham Tumako Khabar Hone Tak;
Gamehastii Kaa 'Asad' Kis Se Ho Juz Marg Ilaaj;
Shamm'a Har Rang ⬉⬉Men Jaltii Hai Sahar Hone Tak!
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Toote Teri Nigah Se Agar Dil Habaab Ka;
Paani Bhi Phir Piein To Maza Hai Sharaab Ka;
Dozakh Mujhe Qabool, Ai, Munkir-O-Nakeer;
Lekin Nahin Dimagh Sawaal-O-Jawab Ka;
Tha Kis Ke Dil Ko Kashmkash-E-Ishq Ka Dimagh;
Yaarab Bura Ho Deeda-E-Khana-Kharaab Ka;
Zahid Sabhi Hai Neimat-E-Haq Jo Hai Aql-O-Sharb;
Lekin Ajab Maza Hai Sharaab-O-Kabaab Ka;
Ghaafil Ghazab Se Ho Ke Karam Par Na Rakh Nazar;
Pur Hai Sharar-E-Baraq Se Daaman Sahaab Ka;
Qatra Gira Tha Choo Ke Mere Ashk-E-Garam Se;
Darya Mein Hai Hanzooz Phaphola Habaab Ka;
Sauda, Nigah-E-Deeda-E-Tahqiq Ke Hazur;
Jalwa Har Ek Zarre Mein Hai Aaftaab Ka!
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Zulaam Hai Gar Na Do Sakhun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karo Na Mujhko Payaar;
Aapka Banda Aur Phiroon Nanga;
Aap Ka Naukar Aur Khaaoon Udhaar;
Meri Tankhwah Kijeye Maah Ba Maah;
Ta Na Ho Mujhko Zindagi Dushwaar;
Khatam Karta Hoon Ab Dua Pe Kalaam;
Shaairy Se Nahin Mujhe Sarokaar;
Tum Salaamat Raho Hazaar Baras;
Har Baras Ke Hon Din Pachaas Hazaar!
Translation:
Qahar Hai Gar Karo: How Terrible
Shaairy Se Nahin: Poetic Meeds
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⧭⧭Badla Tere Sitam Ka Koi Tujh Se Kya Kare;
Apna Hi Tu Farefta Hove, Khuda Kare;
Qaatil Hamari Naash Ko Tash-Hir Hai Zarur;
Aainda Ta Koi Na Kisi Se Wafa Kare;
Fikr-E-Maash, Ishq-E-Butaan, Yaad-E-Raftgaan;
Do Din Ki Zindagi Mein Ab Koi Kya Kya Kiya Kare;
Aalam Ke Beech Phir Na Rahe Rasm-E-Aashqi;
Gar Neem Lab Koi Tere Shikwe Se Waa Kare;
Gar Ho Sharaab-O⬈⬈-Khilwat-O-Mahboob-E-Khub Roo;
Zaahid Qasam Hai Tujh Ko Jo Tu Ho Tau Kya Kare;
Khaakastr-O-Patang-O-Mashahd Meri Ki Khaak;
Sham-O-Shafaq Ajab Ho Jo Mil Kar Ura Kare;
Ai Waae Bar Aseer, Ke Par Tor Kar Jise;
Sayyaad Fasl-E-Gul Mein Chaman Se Riha Kare!
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Rone Se Aur Ishq Mein Bebaak Ho Gaye;
Dhoey Gaye Hum Aise, Ke Bas Paak Ho Gaye;
Sarf-E-Bahaa-E-Main Hue, Aalaat-E-Maikashi;
The Yeh Hi Do Hisaab, So Yoon Paak Ho Gaye;
Ruswaa-E-Dahar Go Hue Aawaargi Se Tum;
Baare Tabeeaton Ke Tau Chalaak Ho Gaye;
Kahta Hai Kaun Naala-E-Bulbul Ko Be Asar;
Parde Mein Gul Le Laakh Jigar Chaak Ho Gaye;
⧭⧭Poochhe Hai Kya Wajood-O-Adam Ahl-E-Shauq Ka;
Aap Apni Aag Ke Khas-O-Khashaak Ho Gaye;
Karne Gaye The Us Se, Taghaaful Ka Hum Gila;
Ki Ek Hi Nigah, Ke Bas Khaak Ho Gaye;
Is Rang Se Uthai Kal Us Ne Asad Ki Naash;
Dushman Bhi Jisko Dekh Ke Ghumnaak Ho Gaye!
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⧭⧭Saadgi Par Uski Marjaane Ki Hasrat Dil Mein Hai;
Bas Nahin Chalta Ki Phir Khanjarkaf-E-Qaatil Mein Hai!
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Jaan Tujh Par Nisaar Karta Hoon;
Main Nahin Jaanta Dua Kya Hai!
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Bekhudi Besabab Nahin Ghalib;
Kuchh Tau Hai Jiski Parda Daari Hai!
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Aashiq Hoon Par Maashooq Farebi Hai Mera Kaam;
Majnoon Ko Bura ⬉⬉Kahti Hai Laila Mere Aage!
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Bulbul Ke Kaarobaar Pe Hain Khandahaae Gul;
kahte hain ishq jisko khalal hai dimagh ka!
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⬉⬉Kaha Majnun Se Yah Laila Ki Maa Ne;
Ki Beta Tu Agar Kar Le M.A Pass;
Tau Fauran Beaah Doon Laila Ko Tujhse;
Bina Diqqat Main Ban Jaaoon Teri Saas;
Kaha Majnun Ne Yah Achchhi Sunaai;
Kuja Aashiq Kuja College Ki Bakwaas;
Kuja Yah Fitrati Josh-E-Tabiyat;
Kuja Thaunsi Hui Cheezon Ka Ahsaas;
Bari Bhi Aapko Kya Ho Gaya Hai;
Hiran Mein Laddi Jaati Hai Kahin Ghass;
Yah Abhi Hi Qadardani Aap Ne Ki;
Mujhe Samjha Hai Koi Harcharan Das;
Dil Apna Khoonkarne Ko Hoon Maujood;
Nahin Manzoor Maghz-E-Sar Ka Aamaas;
Yahi Teri Hai Shart-E-Wasl-E-Laila;
⧬⧬Tau Isteefa Mera Ba Hasrat O Yaas!
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Giri Is Tabassum Ki Bijali Ajal Par;
Andhere Ka Ho Noor Mein Kya Guzara;
Justjoo Jis Gul Ki Tarpati Thi Ai Bulbul Mujhe;
Khoobi-e-Qismat Se Aakhir Mil Gaya Woh Gul Mujhe;
Parwana Tujhse Karta Hai Ai Shama Pyaar Kyon;
Ye Jaane Beqaraar Hai Tujh Par Nisar Kyon;
⬉⬉Qismat Buri Sahi Par Tabiyat Buri Nahin;
Hai Shukr Ki Jagah Ki Shikayat Nahin Mujhe;
Zulm Hai Gar Na Do Sakun Ki Daad;
Qahar Hai Gar Karona Mujhko Pyaar;
Hoga Koi Aisa Bhi Ki Ghalib Ko Na Jaane;
Shayar Toh Wah Achchha Hai Par Badnaam Bahut Hai!
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Zikar Us Pariwash Ka Aur Bayaan Apna;
Ban Gaya Raqeeb Aakhir, Tha Jo Raazdaan Apna!
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⬉⬉Saaqi Gayi Bahaar Dil Mein Rahee Havas;
Tu Minnaton Sey Jaam Dey Aur Main Kahoon Key 'Bas!'
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Ishq Sey Tabeeyat Ney Zeest Ka Mazaa Paaya;
Dard Kee Davaa Paayee Dard-e-la-davaa Paaya!
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Jab Yaar Ney Utthaa Kar Zulfon Key Baal Baandhey;
Tab Mainey Apney Dil Mein Laakhon Khayaal Baandhey!
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Sab Ke Dil Mein Hai Jagah Teri, Jo Tu Raazi Hua;
Mujh Pe Goya Ik Zamaana Mehrbaan Ho Jaeega!
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Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi Ki Har Khwahish Pe Dum Nikle;
Bahut Nikle Mere Armaan, Lekin Phir Bhi Kum Nikle.
Nikalna Khuld Se Aadam Ka Sunte Aaye The, Lekin;
Bahut Beaabru Hokar Tere Kuche Se Hum Nikle!
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⬉⬉Sozish-e-batin Ke Hain Ahbaab Munkir, Warna Yaan;
Dil Maheet-e-girya Aur Lab Aashnaa-e-khanda Hai!
Sozish-e-Batin = ⬊⬊Inner aches
Maheet-e-Girya = Tearful waste
Aashnaa-e-Khanda = All smiles
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Ghuncha-e-Na Shagufta Ko Door Se Mat Dikha Ke Yoon;
Bosa Ko Poochhta Hoon Main, Munh Se Mujhe Bata Ke Yoon!
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Unke Dekhe Se Jo Aa Jaati Hai Munh Pe Raunaq;
Woh Samajhte Hain Ke Beemaar Ka Haal Achcha Hai!
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Mehrbaan Hokey Bulaalo Mujhey Chaaho Jis Waqt:
Main Geya Waqt Naheen Hoon Ki Phir Aa Bhee Na Sakoon!
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Surma-e-Muft-e-Nazar Hoon, Meri Qeemat Yeh Hai;
Ke Rahe Chashm-e-Khareedaar Pe Ehsaan Mera!
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Ghalib Bura Na Maan Jo Vaiz Bura Kahe;
Aisa Bhi Koi Hai Ke Sab Acha Kahein Jisse!
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Basa Dete Nahin Aur Dil Pe Hai Har Lahza Nigah;
Ji Mein Kahte Hein Ke Muft Haath Aaey, Tau Maal Achha Hai!
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⬉⬉Agar Apna Kaha Tum Aap Hi Samjhe Tau Kya Samjhe;
Maza Kahne Ka Jab Hai, Ik Kahe Aur Doosre Samjhein;
Kalaam-e-Mir Samjhe, Aur Zabaan-e-Meerza Samjhe;
Magar Inn Ka ⬉⬉Kaha, Ya Aap Samjhein Ya Khuda Samjhe!
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Zindaagi Uski Jiss Ki Mout Pe Zamaana Afsos Karay, Ghalib;
Youn To Har Shaks Aata Hai Iss Dunia Main Marney Ke Liye!
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Toote Hain Sheesha Dil Haaye Dil Itne Ke Ehl-e-Dard;
Rakhte Hain Paaon Khaak Par Sau Baar Dekh Kar!
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⧭⧭Tu Wo Zaalim Hai Jo Dil Mein Reh Kar Bhi Mera Na Ban Saka, Ghalib;
Aur Dil Wo Kafir Jo ⬉⬉Mujh Mein Reh Kar Bhi Tera Hogaya!
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Hum Ne Mohabbat Ke Nashe Mein Aa Kar Use Khuda Bana Dala;
Hosh Tab Aaya Jab Us Ne Kaha Ke Khuda Kisi Ek Ka Nahi Hota!
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⧭Hazaron Khwahishen Aise Ke Har Khawahish Pe Dum Nikle;
Bahut Nikle ⬉⬉Mere Armaan, Lekin Phir Bhe Kam Nikle!
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