From his mother who was of hindustani origin and from his maternal grandfather he acquired both, an intimacy with the local languages as well as a rooting in the immediate cultural ambience. Amir khusrow used only 11 metrical schemes with 35 distinct divisions. Amir khusraus intimacy with the sufi dervish order chishti is reflected in his work. Khusrau produced a large volume of poetry that in his lifetime, but very little of it has so far been translated into english or any other language. He added, the essays included in the book are about different topics including islamic architecture in india, architecture in the era of amir khusro, architecture during times of sikander begum in bhopal, history of world manuscripts, advent of urdu script, teachings of prophet muhammad pbuh, qur. Amir khusrau all available in hindi, urdu, and roman scripts. He modified raga dhrupad and added persian tunes and beats to it. Mun tu shudam tu mun shudi,mun tun shudam tu jaan shudi taakas na guyad baad azeen, mun deegaram tu deegari english translation. Read amir khusros poetry, life, biography and much more here. Amir khusrau quotes author of in the bazaar of love. Amir khusrau, the sufi poet of medieval india, became at an early age a. Khusros father served the sultan of delhi, shamsuddin iltutmish, in a high position, and amir khusro was educated in theology, persian and the quran. Register to join rekhta family for free access to full website and unique features.
Hindi original goree soye sej pe, mukh pe daare kes chal khusro ghar aapne, rain bhayi chaudes translation. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the indian subcontinent. Chasme maste ajabe, zulf darache ajabe, mai paraste ajabe, fitna taraze ajabe o wondr. Amir khusrau was born in the year 1253 at patiyali. Amir khusro historically famous ghazal poets take me back. An indian musician, scholar and poet laureate amir khusro was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the indian subcontinent. Hakim abulhasan yamin aldin khusrow balkhi dehlavi 125325 persian. Khusros compositions are rooted in the theme of separation from the beloved, a metaphor for the god within. Hazrat amir khusro history in urdu free pdf books books to read, my. Recents trending showsha dinly astrology khaufnaak videos more.
Sunil khilnani profiles the parrot of india warrior, poet and sufi saint amir khusro. Askari, amir khusrau as a historian khuda bakhsh oriental public library, patna, p 152. D had a court minister named hazrat amir khusro who was said to be highly gifted in music with an. His poems are in persian and hindi allaudin khilji 1296 a. His contribution to hindustani classical music was said to be unmatched. Tuhfatussighr offering of a minor his first divan, contains poems composed between the age of 16 and 19 wastulhayat the middle of life his second divan, contains poems composed at the peak of his poetic career ghurratulkamaal the prime of perfection poems composed between the age of 34 and 43. An indian musician, scholar and poet laureate amir khusro was an iconic figure in. Beholding your appearance beholding your appearance, oh. Abul hasan yamin uddin khusro 125325 ce better known as amir khusro, was a sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of nizamuddin auliya of delhi.
Getting into amir khusros trance the express tribune. Amir khosrow simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nov 23, 2017 revered by people for almost seven centuries, amir khusrau is one of the biggest and most important names of the south asian cultural history. Jan 14, 2019 kafireishqam musalmani mara darkaar neest har rage mun taar gashta hajate zunnaar neest. Nizamuddin wished that amir should be buried in same grave in which he will be buried. We take a look at his ocean of works and present just a few drops of it. Agar firdaus bar rooe zameen ast, hameen asto hameen asto hameen ast. Mysticism, love and poetry a comparative study of amir.
Amir khusro compiled the principles of urdu language. His father, amir saifuddin mahmud who, before coming to india, was the chief of a clan called lachin in turkistan during the rule of changez khan. He has written ghazal, masnavi, qata, rubai, dobeti and tarkibhand. I hope you like to read the book hazrat amir khusro pdf. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of nizamuddin auliya of delhi. Dec 08, 2015 a musical narrative on hazrat amir khusrau four artists from four different parts of india, for their love for music, poetry and story telling come together to explore the relationship between. Tabsira mutalliq karrwai tarteebekulliyat ameer khusro. Vocal artist talat hashmi sang one of the poems of amir khusro, stunning the audience into a mesmerising silence during the session, chap tilak. Khusro was the great sufi poet, scholar and sufi musician. A couplet of amir khusro translation by sunil uniyal. His genius thrived and sustained itself with the support of his industrious temperament and, indeed the fortune of getting generous patrons in nobles, princes and kings.
It was at the age of twenty that kh usrau began his career as a professional writer, when he began composing verses in praise of his patrons. Abul hasan yamin aldin khusrow persian hindi 125325 ce, better known as amir khusrow dehlawi, was an indian. The poems he wrote were in persian and a combination of bhojpuri and persian, which he called as hindvi. Amir khusros lasting tryst with love times of india. Amir khusro wrote several poems about basant, a preislamic panjabisouth asianhindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring by flying kites, wearing yellow, carrying yellow flowers. Amir khusro, the nightingale of india by khalid hameed. An illustrated manuscript of one of amir khusraus poems. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of nizamuddin auliya of delhi, india. He has wriiten many books on poetry in persian language. Amir khusro also ameer khusrow hazrat ameer khusro also khusrow verses on kashmir with translation agar firdaus bar rooe zameen ast, hameen asto hameen asto. He wrote mainly in persian and introduced the ghazal to the subcontinent. He invented sitar, combining the indian vina and iranian tambura. His real name was abul hasan yamin aldin khusrow whereas amir khusro was his pen name.
One of the most poignant poets in the history of india. Originally a turk, amir khusraw spoke persian fluently and knew. If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this, farsi couplet. A sufi mystic and a disciple of nizamuddin auliya, amir khusros portrayal of love is spiritual and thats what makes him different from other poets.
Amir khusrow 2 lines shayari apni chhab banaikay, jo main pi kay paas gayi. Following are the english renderings of some of his persian works, collected from various sources. For centuries, poetry has remained one of the most extraordinary art forms of expression. Amir khusro a famous urdu poet was very loved by hazrat nizamuddin, who became his disciple. An expert in many styles of persian poetry, he has written in many verse forms including ghazal, masnavi, qata, rubai, dobaiti and tarkibband. He wrote many playful riddles, songs and legends which have become a part of popular culture in south asia. Revered by people for almost seven centuries, amir khusrau is one of the biggest and most important names of the south asian cultural history. Publication date 1874 publisher kanpur matbai munshi naval kishvar collection robarts. Amir khusrow 2 lines shayari khusro baazi prem ki, main. Amir khusrau is reputed to have invented certain musical instruments like the sitar and tabla. He is regarded the father of qawali and introduced gazal type of songs in india. You can search ebooks by poets and ebooks by name in search box.
Kkhalibari, a dictionary of synonyms containing arabic, persian, and hindi words, has also been attributed to him. Amir khusro was a sufi musician, poet and scholar regarded as the father of qawwali. Amir khusrau is one of the most lauded poets of the subcontinent of all times. Amir khusro, one of the most versatile personalities of medieval india, was born in 1253 in a place called patiyali, uttar pradesh. Kafireishqam musalmani mara darkaar neest har rage mun taar gashta hajate zunnaar neest.
Amir khusro drama quotes, sufi poetry, love run, islamic teachings, hafiz. A musical narrative on hazrat amir khusrau four artists from four different parts of india, for their love for music, poetry and story telling come together to explore the relationship between. Also known as amir khusro dehlavi, this creative classical poet was associated with the royal empires of. He wrote poetry primarily in persian, but also in hindavi.
Amir khusro is often acknowledged for creating khayal of north indian classical music known as hindustani. Some of amir khusraus poetry in persian script english translation and transliteration of the above text is here. Hazrat amir khusro by syed irtaza ali kirmani pdf readingpk. Tabsira mutalliq karrawai tartib kulliyat hazrat amir khusro. Ghazal is the best form of persian poetry, and amir khusrau, without doubt. Amir khusrau born 1253 in patiali now uttar pradesh.
For centuries, poetry has remained one of the most extraordinary art forms of. The yellow mustard is blooming the yellow mustard is blooming. Nizamuddin auliya hazrat nizamuddin dargah amir khusro. Amir khusro historically famous ghazal poets take me. He was the iconic personality in indian subcontinent history. A great lover of his land and its people, commemoration vol, p294. He was a spiritual and a divine believer of nizamuddin auliya of delhi. He wrote a number of poems and witnessed the rule of eight sultans of delhi sultanate. Amir khusrau was a prolific classical poet associated with the royal courts of more than seven rulers of the delhi sultanate. He is also known as father of urdu language and kawalli music. Hazrat amir khusrow was a great sufi, saint, poet, writer, and military commander. But due to islamic law amir khusro was buried nearby to nizamuddin shrine at same place.
Amir khusro was an excellent musician, and he invented some new tunes and organs. Amir khusraus personality was a blend of many things, his blood was turk and rajput, his. If we have inadvertently included a ed poem that the. Amir khusro article about amir khusro by the free dictionary. Amir khusrau article about amir khusrau by the free. His words, both in urdu and farsi are mesmerising, to say the least, and have travelled all the way through seven centuries to. Amir khusrau lost his father when he was eight years of age. Usually he is known by the name of ameer khusrow dehalvi.
He was an eminent personality in the folk antiquity of the indian subcontinent. Hazrat ameer khusro also khusrow verses on kashmir with translation agar firdaus bar rooe zameen ast, hameen asto hameen asto hameen ast. Az sare baaleene mun bar khez ay naadaan tabeeb dard mande ishq ra daroo bajuz deedaar neest. Abul hasan yamin uddin khusrau 1253 25, better known as amir khusrau dehlavi also known as amir khusro was a sufi musician, poet and scholar from india. Abul hasan yaminuddin khusro 125325 popularily known as amir khusro was an indian musician, scholar and poet. Yusuf kamal has done a lot of work in archaeology, history, religion and other social issues. His interpretation of loves musings is frivolous, fanciful and lovely proving that love and poetry walk hand in hand always have and always will. Amir khusro poems persian poem i am a pagan and a worshiper of love.
Khusraw reciprocated by reciting his poetry in public only with the. D had a court minister named hazrat amir khusro who was said to be highly gifted in music with an exceptionally innovative mind. Chicago manual of style, and the american psychological association apa. Affluent and playful, khusro, the thirteenth century poet and musician who would become known throughout india and middle east and now the world is a persian mystic who loved melody, words and romance. Amir khusro is presumed to have developed positive musical. After emancipation amir khusro held high ranks in the courts of kings. Introduction amir khusro abul hasan yamin uddin khusro moreover called amir khusro, was a sufi composer, writer and researcher. Couplet oh khusrau, the river of love runs in strange. Amir khusrau article about amir khusrau by the free dictionary. International multidisciplinary research journal the criterion. May theme around the world read a book by an author whos from a different country. Read more about ameer khusrau and access their famous audio, video, and ebooks. Read all poems of amir khusro and infos about amir khusro.
Even iranians consider his poetry to be of high standard. Hazrat amir khusro s was born in 651 ah12534 ad in patiyali in uttar pradesh, india and was named abul hasan yaminuddin. If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this. You have brought a child to me who would surpass even khaqani. His verses bring out the intense sufi longing to merge into this state of mind. His words have been adopted by many, translated by hundreds, and still taught in schools and universities. Pyaar mohabbat shayari in 2 lines ae kalam ruk ruk ke chal ek adab ka mukaam hai. Khusros father served the sultan of delhi, shamsuddin iltutmish, in a high position, and amir khusro was educated in theology, persian.
Amir khusro is considered as the first poet of urdu language. Anthologies of poems, riddles, and sayings attributed to amir khusrau and written in hindi have survived. A musician and a scholar, amir khusrow was as prolific in tender lyrics as in highly involved prose and could easily emulate all. All poems are shown free of charge for educational purposes only in accordance with fair use guidelines. Amir khusrow biography childhood, life achievements. Amir khusrau was a great scholar and persian poet of medieval india. Apr 24, 2015 amir khusro wrote several poems about basant, a preislamic panjabisouth asianhindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring by flying kites, wearing yellow, carrying yellow flowers. He was a sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of nizamuddin auliya of delhi.
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