an ocean descended into my eyes.❞
तेरी याद आई और दिल भर आया, — Firaq Gorakhpuri | 2 Line Shayari
an ocean descended into my eyes.❞
About Firaq Gorakhpuri
Firaq Gorakhpuri, born Raghupati Sahay, was one of the greatest Urdu ghazal poets of the 20th century. He merged the classical Urdu poetic tradition with a modern sensibility rooted in Indian culture. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Jnanpith Award — one of the highest literary honours in India.
Born: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India · Era: 1896–1982 · Specialty: Ghazal, Romantic Poetry
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Two-line shayari proves that great poetry does not need many words — a complete thought captured in a single couplet, well suited for a WhatsApp status or Instagram bio when you want to say something quickly without a longer verse.
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even in sorrow there is a home of peace.
Whoever understands this secret, O Firaq,
finds a new dawn at every turn and crease.❞
even when they weep they cannot seem to stop.
This chain of pain never reaches its end —
the memories arrive and we fall and drop.❞
the lamps still burn but the light is gone.
Only the chain of your memories remains —
without you no custom or rule carries on.❞
should I look at you, or speak with you?❞
as for time, it just keeps passing, and shall pass on❞
this too is but a part of the divine chain of remembrance❞
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Hindustan does not belong to anyone's father alone.❞
is your greatest victory.❞
Neither of blood nor of bond, yet the deepest of all.❞
When hearts break, poetry is born.❞
One who conquers oneself is the greatest of all.❞
no one becomes unfaithful just like that.❞
In a single glimpse of you, all happiness is found.❞
In every moment, every memory, every breath.❞