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ibn-e-mariam

1 / 1: Couplet

ibn-e-mariam hua kare koi

mere dukh ki

dawaa kare koi

let someone

become jesus for me

let someone

heal this sorrow within

Mirza Ghalib (64)

ibn (m) (1)

son

mariam (f) (1)

mary (mother of jesus)

dukh (m) (8)

sorrow, grief

dawaa (f) (6)

medicine, cure

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (120)

Interpretation

Shaayar Mirza Ghalib seems to be expressing a deep, almost desperate longing for relief from emotional suffering, invoking the image of Jesus, known for miraculous healing. This is not merely physical pain but existential anguish. The couplet carries a quiet resignation, as if the poet knows such a savior may never arrive, yet still voices the wish. It reflects loneliness sharpened by hope that feels both necessary and futile.

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Nature, World & Universe (50)

Love, Passion, and Longing (118)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Friends, Family, & Community (142)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (59)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (120)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (81)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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