In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host Aamir Azher recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most prominent modern Pakistani poets, Jaun Eliya. He was deeply interested in the disciplines of history, philosophy, and religion. This gave a certain touch of otherness to his personality and poetry. His poetry is remarkable for its effortless expression and immediacy of appeal. 

Main bhi bahut ajiib hun itna ajiib hun ki bas

ḳhud ko tabah kar liya aur malal bhi nahin

For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast.

A new episode airs every Monday.