Meer vs Ghalib | Feeling, Thought, and Urdu Poetry at Jashn-e-Rekhta

In this episode at Jashn-e-Rekhta, we explore the timeless poetry and lasting legacy of Meer Taqi Meer, the poet many revere as Khuda-e-Sukhan. Through an engaging conversation featuring Farhat Ehsas, Shafey Kidwai, and Sarfaraz Khalid, this session looks at how Meer shaped the emotional language of Urdu poetry and gave the ghazal a voice that still feels alive today.The episode reflects on Meer’s extraordinary journey, his gift for turning everyday language into great literature, and the deep emotional current, or rawani, that makes his poetry unforgettable. It also draws a fascinating comparison between Meer and Mirza Ghalib, placing feeling and thought side by side in the history of Urdu verse. From his masnavis to Zikr-e-Meer, and from the fall of Delhi to the rise of Rekhta, this is a rich and rewarding listen for anyone who wants to understand the soul, softness, and truth of classical Urdu poetry.