Jaun Elia, the maestro of modern Urdu poetry, remains one of the most profound and melancholic voices in the literary world. His verses blend love, despair, philosophy, and rebellion in a way that resonates deeply with poetry lovers. His mastery of ghazals and shayari has left an everlasting impact on Urdu literature. This collection presents over 50 of his most celebrated shayari, reflecting the raw intensity of emotions he poured into words. Whether you seek romance, sorrow, or existential musings, Jaun Elia’s poetry is bound to captivate your soul.
Most Heartfelt Shayari: Exploring the Depths of Emotion
Jaun Elia’s poetry is renowned for its profound emotional depth, often delving into themes of love, loss, and existential contemplation. His verses resonate with readers through their raw honesty and poignant expressions of the human experience.
Jo guzārī na jā sakī ham se
Ham ne vo zindagī guzārī hai.
Ye mujhe chain kyuuñ nahīñ paḌtā
Ek hī shaḳhs thā jahān meñ kyā.
Maiñ bhī bahut ajiib huuñ itnā ajiib huuñ ki bas
Ḳhud ko tabāh kar liyā aur malāl bhī nahīñ.
Bahut nazdīk aatī jā rahī ho
BichhaḌne kā irāda kar liyā kyā?
Kaun is ghar kī dekh-bhāl kare
Roz ik chiiz TuuT jaatī hai.
Kaise kaheñ ki tujh ko bhī ham se hai vāsta koī
Tū ne to ham se aaj tak koī gila nahīñ kiyā.
Ilaaj ye hai ki majbūr kar diyā jā.ūñ
Vagarna yuuñ to kisī kī nahīñ sunī maiñ ne.
Us galī ne ye sun ke sabr kiyā
Jaane vaale yahāñ ke the hī nahīñ.
Kyā kahā ishq jāvedānī hai!
Āḳhirī baar mil rahī ho kyā?
Kitnī dilkash ho tum kitnā dil-jū huuñ maiñ
Kyā sitam hai ki ham log mar jā.eñge.
Merī bāñhoñ meñ bahakne kī sazā bhī sun le
Ab bahut der meñ āzād karūñgā tujh ko.
Ab jo rishtoñ meñ bañdhā huuñ to khulā hai mujh par
Kab parind uḌ nahīñ paate haiñ paroñ ke hote.
Har shaḳhs se be-niyāz ho jā
Phir sab se ye kah ki maiñ ḳhudā huuñ.
Aaj bahut din ba.ad maiñ apne kamre tak aa niklā thā
Juuñ hī darvāza kholā hai us kī ḳhushbū aa.ī hai.
Ab to us ke baare meñ tum jo chāho vo kah Daalo
Vo añgḌā.ī mere kamre tak to baḌī rūhānī thī.
Ye vaar kar gayā hai pahlū se kaun mujh par
Thā maiñ hī daa.eñ baa.eñ aur maiñ hī darmiyāñ thā.
Hāsil-e-kun hai ye jahān-e-ḳharāb
Yahī mumkin thā itnī ujlat meñ.
Saarī galī sunsān paḌī thī bād-e-fanā ke pahre meñ
Hijr ke dālān aur āñgan meñ bas ik saaya zinda thā.
Ik ajab āmad-o-shud hai ki na maazī hai na haal
‘Jaun’ barpā ka.ī nasloñ kā safar hai mujh meñ.
Hamla hai chaar sū dar-o-dīvār-e-shahr kā
Sab jañgaloñ ko shahr ke andar sameT lo.
Tumhare sheher ka mausam bada suhaana lage
Main ek shaam chura lun agar bura na lage.
Mujhko jeene ka koi shauq nahi
Bas ek zid hai ki marna bhi aasaan na ho.
Tumhe bhi mere jaisa dukh milay
Phir tum bhi socho ki maine kya gunah kiya tha.
Aaj usne bhi hamen dekh kar muskura diya
Jise ghamon ne kabhi hasne na diya tha.
Koi to ho jo mere halat ka matlab samjhe
Sab ko sab kuch bata dena zaroori to nahi.
Jab kisi ka haal poochhna ho
To be-misaal dukhon ka zikr mat karna.
Bas ek pal ka fasla tha hum dono ke beech
Aur woh pal bhi usi ka tha.
Tum mere dil ki ek kahani ho
Jo shabd nahi sirf ehsas samajhta hai.
Hum bhi ab mohabbat ka izhaar nahi karte
Jo samajhta hai use samajhne dete hain.
Tum wapas aa bhi jao magar us tarah nahi
Jis tarah mohabbat sirf aadat ban jaaye.
Tere bina jeene ka tareeqa nahi aata
Main jeeta hun magar jeene ka maza nahi aata.
Aansu bhi de gaye naye gham ka ishara
Meri aankhon ko ab raat bhar jagna nahi aata.
Humne bhi kabhi kisi se pyaar kiya tha
Aankhon mein khwab aur dil mein izhaar kiya tha.
Phir se ek baar guzar raha hun us gali se
Jahan pehle kisi ke saath hansne ki aadat thi.
Tumhare bina jeene ka socha hai magar
Zindagi bhi shayad mujhse roothi hai abhi.
Dil to karta hai tujhe bhool jaoon
Par kya karoon, yaadon ko to marna nahi aata.
Bichhad ke tujhse ab yeh samajh aaya
Mohabbat sirf kehne ki baat nahi hoti.
Tera milna bhi ek ajeeb daastan tha
Mili bhi tu lekin bas ek afsana ban kar.
Dil ke shikwe ab hothon tak aa gaye
Pehle bas aankhon se izhar hota tha.
Tum jo mile to laga tha zindagi badal gayi
Par ab samajh aaya, sirf waqt guzar gaya.
Wafa ka naam le kar bewafa ban gaye
Aur hum mohabbat ko sajda karte rahe.
Zindagi ne naye gham diye naye dukh diye
Par jo pehle tha uska gham abhi bhi baaki hai.
Pyaar to kiya tha humne sacche dil se
Par bewafai bhi tumne poori shiddat se ki.
Raat bhar neend se ladai hui
Subah tak aankhon mein aasoon the.
Ab mohabbat se bhi bharosa uth gaya hai
Jo sabse zyada apna tha, wahi bewafa nikla.
Kabhi hum bhi kisi ki jaan hua karte the
Aaj bas ek afsana ban kar reh gaye.
Koi dukh nahi jo ab bardasht na ho
Mohabbat ne dukh sehne ki aadat daal di.
Tere bina zindagi ka matlab samajh aaya
Jeena sirf saansein lene ka naam nahi.
Aakhri baar tumse mil kar bhi nahi mila
Main usi pal mein kahin khoya raha.
Mohabbat ke safar mein hum akele chal pade
Jise saathi samjha tha, woh to mod par hi bichhad gaya.
Dil ki taklif kam nahin karte
Ab koi shikwa hum nahin karte
Conclusion:
Jaun Elia’s poetry transcends time, resonating deeply with readers through its exploration of love, loss, and existential musings. His unique blend of classical and modern Urdu, coupled with his fearless introspection, offers a profound reflection on the human condition. This collection of his shayari not only showcases his literary genius but also serves as a testament to his enduring legacy in Urdu literature. Engaging with Elia’s work invites readers into a world of raw emotion and philosophical depth, ensuring his place as a timeless voice that continues to inspire and comfort those navigating the complexities of life.
