should I gaze at you, or speak to you, my dear?❞
तुम मुख़ातिब भी हो, क़रीब भी हो, — Firaq Gorakhpuri | Mohabbat Shayari
should I gaze at you, or speak to you, my dear?❞
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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About Mohabbat Shayari
Dive into the deepest expressions of love through hand-picked verses by Ghalib, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Ahmad Faraz, and Parveen Shakir. This collection suits anniversaries, proposals, or simply telling someone how much they mean to you — ranging from the layered metaphors of classical ghazal to short, direct modern couplets.
More Shayari by Firaq Gorakhpuri
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.❞
an ocean descended into my eyes.❞
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❞
More Mohabbat Shayari
it won't ignite however hard you try, nor die once begun.❞
For the heart is very sad❞
Which I read every single day❞
The world is truly beautiful❞
come, even if only to leave me once more and depart.❞
You may forget yourself, but I will not forget❞
A smile comes upon my lips❞
Every day feels like a celebration❞