'Zaiqa' of Life in Urdu Poetry and the Power of Taste
They say that variety is the spice of life, but how often do we find variety to help us get rid of the monotony? Hardly. 'Zaaiqa' means taste. So, to...
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Bollywood tunes make compulsive hummers out of us. But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you hum? Especially the ones in Urdu? Urdunama, with @FabehaSyed, takes one word at a time and we slice and dice it for you.
Love, Poetry & Reasons That Bring 'Ruswai' to the Shayar
'Ruswai' or the theme of 'disgrace in love' has often been the extent to which a poet can go to prove the beloved, his loyalty. Tune in as we read poe...
April Fools Day Special: Urdu Poetry And The World of 'Ahmaq'
Fools do rush in but that's what most of us do when hopelessly in love. But in this episode we don't essentially look at the fools or 'ahmaqs' who fa...
Secrets from Urdu Poetry to Understand 'Jawani'
In this episode, we explore the significance of the Urdu word 'jawani,' meaning 'youth,' in poetry and how poets use it to emphasize the importance of...
Power of Imagination in Embracing the 'Haqeeqat' of Life
Haqeeqat means reality, or truth. It is also referred to as something's or someone's state or current condition. However, the theme of reality can be ...
'Khwaab' & Poetry: Manifesting Your Goals? Dream Big.
Our dreams shape our reality. But it takes a hell lot of hard work, courage, and persistence for our dreams to become reality. Tune in as Fabeha Syed...
Lessons from Urdu Poetry to Prepare for the 'Imtihaan' of Life
Get ready to wake up early, switch off Instagram, and stock up on extra coffee packets, because exam season is approaching. While writing this episode...
Stages of Love Part 4: 'Visaal' or ‘Milan’ the Shayar Pines For
If you have followed Urdunama so far, you must have figured by now the reasons for the shayar's angst and joy. It is usually the masla-e-hijr-o-visaal...
Stages of Love Part 3: 'Hijr' and Separation Anxiety in Urdu Poetry
'Hijr' meaning separation, distance, judaai , is an ultimate nightmare for the shayar in Urdu poetry. In the four part series on the stages of love, F...
Stages of Love Part 2: The Art of 'Kashish' in Urdu Poetry
The word 'Kashish' means attraction. The world of Urdu poetry looks at the art of attraction in different ways, from Wasim Barelvi to Sahir Ludhianvi ...