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From Ghalib’s playful intoxication to Faiz’s revolutionary nasha, the word “Sharaab” has always poured more than just wine into poetry. In this podcast, Babar Imam and Afeef Seraj take you inside the mai-khana of Urdu adab, where every jaam is a metaphor and every misra is a sip of ecstasy.

We explore:

• Why poets like Meer, Ghalib, Faiz, Shad used “sharaab” so often
• The symbolic layers behind “jaam, saaqi, mai-khana”
• How “nasha” in poetry is about love, rebellion, art — not just liquor
• Funny, witty, and deep couplets that keep the tradition alive

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In this Podcast, Babar Imam and Afeef Seraj dive into the world of Sham‘a or Candle in poetry. From being a symbol of light and hope to sacrifice and longing, Sham‘a has inspired countless verses in ghazals and nazms.

🎙️ Whether you are a new poet trying to understand metaphors, or a shayari lover exploring Urdu’s rich tradition, this episode will guide you through the multiple layers of meaning hidden within one simple word.

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