Today marks the 228th birth anniversary of Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, one of the most revered Urdu poets in history.
The 19th century is often regarded as Ghalib’s era, just as the 18th century belonged to Mir Taqi Mir, and the 20th century to Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Ghalib’s greatness extends beyond the beauty of his poetry and the elegance of his expression.
His true brilliance lies in his profound understanding of life’s realities and human psychology, which he conveyed with remarkable simplicity, making complex ideas accessible to the common people.
Some of his iconic verses, such as:
“Aate hain ghaib se, ye mazaameen-e-khyaal mein,
Ghalib sareer-e-khaama, navaa-e-surosh hai.”
“Darakhur-e-qahr-o-ghazab, jab koi hum-sa na hoowa,
Phir ghalat kya hai ke koi hum-sa paida na hoowa.”
continue to inspire and influence literature enthusiasts around the world.
On his 228th birth anniversary, we pay tribute to the legendary poet, whose works remain an integral part of Urdu literature and continue to captivate readers with their timeless wisdom.
