Khush Naseeb

Reimagine by Mohammad Farooq Commentary on the Ghazal "Those Near You" This is an extremely famous and classic Urdu ghazal written by the renowned master poet Nuh Narvi. This ghazal contains all the beautiful dimensions of traditional Urdu poetry: the pain of love, the desire for the beloved's proximity, the presence of rivals, and the patience of the lover. Central Ideas and Themes The fundamental subject of the ghazal is the beautiful contrast between the joy found in love and the immeasurable sorrow bound to it. The Beloved's Proximity and the Intensity of Love: The poet admits at the very beginning that those who are blessed with the beloved's company and closeness are among the most fortunate people in the world. But immediately after, the bitter truth of love is revealed—that when the heart truly falls for someone (when love becomes real), one loses all peace, and in the intensity of passion, it feels as if the time of death has drawn near. The Beloved as a Savior (Healer): In this ghazal, the pain of love is called an illness for which no physician or doctor in the world has a cure. The lover says: do not ask about the remedy for my heartache, because the one who has given me this pain is my only "healer." The Lover's Courage and the Rival's Sorrow: A sign of a true lover is that he silently endures every sorrow and cruelty that comes with love, and not even a sigh escapes his lips. Yet, to burn the lover's heart, the beloved is often seen with a 'rival' (a competitor or enemy in love), which becomes a great trial for the lover. The Outcome of Love and the Poet's Pride: In the final section of the ghazal, a universal truth is expressed—that on the path of love, whatever else one may or may not gain, hundreds of sorrows are certainly one's destiny. In his final couplet (refrain), the poet Nuh takes pride in his craft, saying that the world should honor him, because such magnificent poets and writers are born only with great difficulty. Famous Couplets: Those near you are the most fortunate ones (Nuh Narvi) Note: Due to copyright restrictions, only a few couplets of this ghazal are presented here. If you wish to read the complete lyrics of this ghazal for your listeners, you can search for the song's name on Google Search to obtain the full lyrics.