Ye Na Thee Hamaree Qismat

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Ghalib (1797-1869) wrote Ye Na Thee Hamaree Qismat about the pathos of yearning for the elusive lover.

ye na thee hamaree qismat ke
it was not in my fate
wisaal-e-yaar hota
to meet my lover


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Ishq Mujko Nahin

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Ishq Mujhko Nahin, Vehshat Hi Sahi
If not love, then let it be madness
Meri Vehshat Teri Shohrat Hi Sahi
Even if my madness is your fame
Katta Keeje Na Taalluk Hamse
Don't sever these ties with me
Kutch Nahin Hai To Adavat Hi Sahi
Even if nothing but enmity remains

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Aa Ke Meri Jaan Mein

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Mirza Ghalib's poem 'Aa Ke Meri Jaan Mein Qaraar Nahin Hai' is once again the search for the loved one who is elusive and unerringly indifferent.


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Koee Umeed Bar Nahin Aatee

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koee ummeed bar naheen aatee
No hope comes my way
koee soorat nazar naheen aatee
No visage shows itself to me


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