Urdu Poetry Guide How to Understand Ghazal Structure | Urdu Poetry Masterclass

Urdu Poetry Guide: How to Understand Ghazal Structure | Urdu Poetry Masterclass . Abhishek Shukla and Mahendra Kumar Sani show you how a Ghazal actually works. They follow the path of this poetry form from its roots in Arabia to Iran and then India. This session from Jashn-e-Rekhta is for beginners who want to enjoy classical Urdu literature. You will learn the specific rules poets use to write these poems. The speakers make terms like matla and maqta very easy to understand. They also show how qafiya and radeef create the rhythm in a sher. By sharing stories about Ghalib and Wali Dakhni they show the hidden meaning in every couplet. Knowing these basics will change how you listen to mushairas. You can finally understand the craft and emotion behind your favorite shayari. . Chapters: 00:00:00 The Global Journey of the Urdu Ghazal 00:05:28 Understanding the Basic Ghazal Structure 00:08:38 Matla Maqta Qafiya and Radeef Explained 00:11:47 The Power of Independent Couplets in Poetry 00:15:27 Secrets to Appreciating Deeper Poetic Meaning 00:20:11 Masterclass on Puns and Double Meanings 00:26:57 How to Make Your Verses Sound Like Experiences 00:32:00 Creating Visual Imagery While Reading Sher 00:39:21 Why Cultural Allusions Matter in Urdu Verse 00:48:24 Expert Tips for Beginners to Start Writing . About Jashn-e-Rekhta Jashn-e-Rekhta is the world’s largest cultural festival celebrating the beauty, depth, and living spirit of the Urdu language. Held annually, it brings together poets, musicians, writers, thinkers, and artists from across the world to create a space of poetry, music, conversations, and storytelling. From soul-stirring mushairas and spellbinding musical evenings to intimate dialogues and immersive cultural experiences, the festival is where language turns into emotion and heritage finds a contemporary voice. More than a festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta is a movement that keeps Urdu alive, relevant, and deeply connected across generations. . #urdupoetry #ghazalstructure #urdulanguage #shayari #ghalib #urduliterature #mushaira #learnurdu #poetryrules #jashnerekhta . About Rekhta Foundation: Rekhta Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the Urdu language and its rich literary and cultural legacy. Through digital archives, learning platforms, publications, festivals, and community initiatives, the Foundation works to make Urdu accessible and meaningful for audiences worldwide. By bridging classical traditions with modern platforms and voices, Rekhta Foundation ensures that the language continues to inspire, connect, and evolve with time. . IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Rekhta Foundation. All rights reserved. Unauthorised downloading, clipping, re-uploading, or reuse of this content (audio/video/visuals) is strictly prohibited without written permission. . External Links: Website: https://rekhta.org/ Instagram:   / jashnerekhtaofficial   Rekhta Books: https://rekhtabooks.com/ Rekhta Learning: https://rekhtalearning.com/