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From Mystical Yearning to Political Consciousness: Kaifi Azmi and Ghazal's Journey into Social Reality

  • Unique Paper ID: 178580
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 3815-3820
  • Abstract:
  • The study explores the complex relationship between the ghazal form of the poetry and the theme of love, charting the genre's historical and geographical evolution from its inception in 6th-century Arabic poetry to its prominence in Persian literary traditions and subsequent change in the Urdu language. The research emphasises the thematic transformation of the ghazal, which traditionally focused on unreciprocated or mystical love, particularly following the emergence of the Progressive Writers’ Movement in South Asia. The paper examines Kaifi Azmi as a significant person who transformed the ghazal by infusing societal awareness while maintaining its lyrical and structural integrity. This research analyses select ghazals by Azmi, illustrating how he broadened the range of subjects. In contrast to traditional ghazals that frequently explore metaphysical yearning and idealised affection, Azmi’s ghazals address the reality of his era, intertwining poetic convention with political immediacy. The paper highlights Azmi’s distinctive role in transforming the ghazal into a medium for social critique and community consciousness, while maintaining its aesthetic beauty.
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 12
  • PageNo: 3815-3820

From Mystical Yearning to Political Consciousness: Kaifi Azmi and Ghazal's Journey into Social Reality

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