1 Urdu ash'ar / shayari (shers, couplets) by
Ibrat
1886-1962,
Machhlishahr (Uttar Pradesh)
Ibrat Biography
Ibrat Machlishahri was an Urdu poet and writer whose contributions went beyond poetry into scholarship and history. Born in 1886 in Machhlishahr, he grew up in a setting that encouraged learning and reflection. Choosing “Ibrat” as his pen name, he conveyed the idea of drawing lessons and insights from life.
His poetry was shaped by classical Persian and Urdu influences, yet he gave his verses a thoughtful touch that engaged with the society and culture of his time. Alongside poetry, he was deeply interested in recording the lives of poets and documenting history, which makes his work significant for both literature and cultural studies.
He passed away in 1962, leaving behind a legacy of serious scholarship and a poetic voice remembered for its balance of tradition and reflection.
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ye kisi tarah paDha jaye
na samjha jaye
life is like a little-read letter
of a foreigner, 'ibrat',
however you read it,
you can't make sense of it
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