Beautiful Nainital A perfect honeymoon spot in the Himalayan bounty, Nainital has a picture of forested valleys amidst which gently sails a lake.

                             
                                     Beautiful Nainital

                       


A perfect honeymoon spot in the Himalayan bounty, Nainital has a picture of forested valleys amidst which gently sails a lake. Looking at the huge influx of tourists from domestic as well as international lands, numerous hotel constructions have made their way on the banks.

From the windows the sight of the beautiful lake and the surrounding Himalayas rising above the green forests says about the beauty of Nainital on its own. In order to admire this beauty of the region, mark the summer months as your holiday time. Summer temperature stays moderate with a cool breeze to make the evening sightseeing plans really wonderful.


                

Nainital pronunciation is a popular hill station in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and headquarters of Nainital district in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas. Situated at an altitude of 2,084 metres (6,837 ft) above sea level, Nainital is set in a valley containing a pear-shaped lake, approximately two miles in circumference, and surrounded by mountains, of which the highest are Naina (2,615 m (8,579 ft)) on the north, Deopatha (2,438 m (7,999 ft)) on the west, and Ayarpatha (2,278 m (7,474 ft)) on the south. From the tops of the higher peaks, "magnificent views can be obtained of the vast plain to the south, or of the mass of tangled ridges lying north, bounded by the great snowy range which forms the central axis of the Himalayas."

Nainital has temperate summers, maximum temperature 27 °C (81 °F); minimum temperature 7 °C (45 °F), during which its population increases more than fivefold with an annual influx of tourists predominantly from the plains of northern India. In winter, Nainital receives snowfall between December and February with the temperatures varying between a maximum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a minimum of −3 °C (27 °F).

Its climate is classified as subtropical highland (Cwb) according to Köppen-Geiger system.

                  

Nainital Lake

Known commonly as the Naini Lake, it is situated in the middle of the town and is the lifeline of Nainital. Boating facilities are available for the visitors and alternatively a slow paced stroll around the lake will offer a serene relaxation like no other.

It is believed that the Naini Lake is one of the 64 Shakti Peeths, or religious sites where parts of the charred body of Sati (Parvati) fell on earth while being carried by Lord Shiva. The spot where Sati's eyes (or Nain) fell, came to be called Nain-tal or lake of the eye. The goddess Shakti is worshiped at the Naina Devi Temple on the north shore of the present day lake.

                   

Naina Peak

Known as the Cheena or China Peak by the locals, Naina Peak is the highest peak in Nainital. It is situated at an average elevation of 2,615 meters above sea level and is a popular trekking spot in Nainital. The spot is known to offer one of the most amazing panoramic views of the entire valley and Nainital situated near the Naini Lake.

Tiffin Top

Located at the Aryapatta Hill at an average elevation of 2292 meters above sea level, Tiffin Top is a famous view point that offers some of the most breathtaking views of the Himalayas and Nainital. The place is named after an English painter Dorothy Kellet who used to sit at this very spot and paint. This place is also known as Dorothy’s seat.

St. John In The Wilderness

St. John in the Wilderness refers to a church which was established in 1844 and is located on the north end of the town. The church was named so after the Bishop of Calcutta was obliged to sleep in an unfinished house in the wilderness after falling ill. The church is located in a hidden and serene located amidst the deodar forests and is built in a Neo- Gothic styled architecture with stained glass windows from Belgium.

                   

Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo

Located at an average elevation of 2,100 meters above sea level, Pt. G.B. Pant High Altitude Zoo was established in 1984 and was opened to general public in 1995. The zoo contains several exotic and endangered species of animals and birds which are native to this region. Snow Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Tibetan wolf etc. are few of the endangered species found here.

Gurney House

Gurney House refers to a cottage which is famous for being the residence of the British conservationist Jim Corbett. The house was built in 1881 and is located near the Nainital Lake. The materials used in the building were reused components of an older house which was present at this site. The house was sold to Mr. Sharda Prasad Varma in 1947 when the Corbett family left for Kenya.

                

Eco Cave Gardens

Eco Cave Gardens are an interconnected network of caves and attract huge crowds of tourists and are a treat for kids upon their visit. The park comprises of seven caves which are reached through a narrow and winding road with amazing views during the commute. This is one of the best places one should visit with the family and is of special interest to kids with the musical fountain that is located here.

Snow View

One of the best viewpoints in Nainital, the Snow View is located at an average elevation of 2,270 above sea level is reachable by a cable car. It provides amazing and picturesque views of the snow capped Himalayas with the major peaks like Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot and Trishul. The stay is chargeable for each hour that you spend at the spot and can be visited between 10 am to 5 pm.

              

Lands’ End

Famous for being a spot that is usually reached by trekkers, Land’s End is a picturesque location and the amazing views from this spot are like none other. The spot is located at an average elevation of 2,118 kilometers above sea level provides views of the surrounding hills and is surrounded by some beautiful trees and pine forests.

Kilbury Bird Sanctuary

One of the few high altitude bird sanctuaries in India, the Kilbury Bird Sanctuary is located at an average elevation of 2000 meters above sea level. The sanctuary is a home to over 240 different species of Birds which are both migratory and resident. The sanctuary is located at a picturesque forest village called Pangot.

While there are various other attractions like Pangot and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, the above mentioned 10 tourist places in Nainital are the most popular destinations and are a must-visit to derive the best experience from your visit.

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Join Indian Air Force as an Airman (Group X & Y) - Technical and Non-Technical Posts

Join Indian Air Force as an Airman (Group X & Y) - Technical and Non-Technical Posts

                           

Indian Air Force has published a notification for the recruitment of Airman (Group X & Y) - Technical and Non – Technical Posts. Check more details in below given official notification.

Job Description:

Advt. No. DAVP/10801/13/0045/1617

Job Title: Airman

• Group ‘X’ {Technical} Trades
• Group ‘Y’ {Non-Technical except Automobile Technician, GTI, IAF (P), IAF (S) & Musician} Trades

Educational Qualification: Check in below given official notification

Age Limit: Born between 07/07/1997 to 20/12/2000 (both days inclusive)

Dates to Remember:

• Starting Date for Online Application: 15/09/2016
• Last Date for Online Application: 29/09/2016

How to Apply?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.airmenselection.gov.in.

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How to celebrate Janmashtami ? Krishna Janmashtami , also known as Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami,Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanti or sometimes simply as Janmashtami, is an annual celebration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna

                                          Janmashtami


                       


Janmashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God Himself. One of the biggest religious festivals in the world, it is celebrated by nine hundred and thirty million people around the world--and two million in the US alone. To devotees, it’s Christmas and New Year’s in one, a day of deep spiritual renewal and celebration that effectively finishes an old year and begins a fresh one.

Krishna Janmashtami , also known as Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami,Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanti or sometimes simply as Janmashtami, is an annual celebration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.

But why Janmashtami, you may ask? What’s so special about Krishna, as opposed to any other form of God? It’s His personable-ness. He reciprocates in unique, personal ways with every devotee who offers Him love—He is the most adorable, mischievous son, the most romantic lover, the most compassionate friend. And on Janmashtami, devotees celebrate Krishna in all of these aspects. For just as Krishna reciprocates individually with His relatives and confidantes, he responds to the distinct feelings and desires held most deeply in the heart of every single worshipper.

                        

So remember that whatever way you worship Krishna on Janmashtami, He will reciprocate with you accordingly. It’s a meditation that makes for an extremely rewarding devotional experience.

Krishna was the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. Based on scriptural details and astrological calculations, the date of Krishna's birth, known as Janmashtami, is 18 July 3228 BCE and he lived until 18 February 3102 BCE. Krishna belonged to the Vrishniclan of Yadavas from Mathura, and was the eighth son born to the princess Devaki and her husband Vasudeva.

Mathura (in present-day Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh) was the capital of the Yadavas, to which Krishna's parents Vasudeva and Devaki belonged. King Kansa, Devaki's brother, had ascended the throne by imprisoning his father, King Ugrasena. Afraid of aprophecy that predicted his death at the hands of Devaki's eighth son, Kansa had the couple locked in a prison cell. After Kansa killed the first six children, and Devaki's apparent miscarriage of the seventh (which was actually a secret transfer of the infant to Rohini as Balarama), Krishna was born.

Following the birth, Vishnu ordered Vasudeva to take Krishna to Gokul to Nanda and Yashoda, where he could live safely, away from his Uncle Kansa. Vasudeva took Krishna with him and crossed the Yamuna to reach Gokul. There, everyone was asleep; so he quietly kept him there and returned with Yashoda's daughter. Kansa, thinking her to be Devki's eight child, threw her on a stone. But she rose into the air and transformed into Yogmaya (who is Vishnu's helper) and warned Kansa about his death. Then, she disappeared. Krishna grew up in Gokul with his brother, Balram. He then returned to Mathura and killed Kansa with the help of Balram.

                          

How is Janmashtami Celebrated?

Where Vaishnava temples exist, festivities begin before dawn and extend all day until midnight, the exact moment of the anniversary of Krishna’s appearance. Events include kirtan, singing the Lord’s name along with other devotees; and japa, private, more intimate prayer. Some devotees cook a feast of over one hundred dishes, while others perform drama and dance. Some clothe and decorate the deity of Krishna while others string enormous flower garlands and other decorations for the temple. Incense burns, scriptures are read, and all but the young and the infirm fast all day. The deities are also bathed with a variety of auspicious liquids in a kind of ablution ceremony calledabhisheka. Sometimes taking over two hours, this is performed with great pomp.

Finally, at midnight, priests pull apart the curtains to reveal the
freshly dressed deity of Krishna on a creatively festooned and colored
altar. The excitement builds, and a rousing kirtan ensues.

                      

How to Celebrate Janmashtami at Home

But what if you don’t live near a temple? What if you can’t make it to a major celebration Does that mean you can’t observe Janmashtami? Of course not. It is our sincere devotion that pleases Krishna most, and this can be offered anywhere. So to help you feel more connected to the Lord and His devotees on this special day, here are Krishna.com’s tips on how to celebrate Janmashtami at home:

                         

As you celebrate Janmashtami, remember that just as we enjoy the attention and fun on our birthday, so the Lord also enjoys our attention and gifts on His appearance day. The difference between us and Krishna is that He is able to reciprocate perfectly with each one of us. In the transcendental realm, everything that we offer to the Lord with love and devotion will benefit us unlimitedly, and those benefits will stay with us for eternity.

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Its Not Water Its Cloud, Skandagiri Hills Above the clouds Famous Place of India

                 Skandagiri Hills

                

                   

Skandagiri, also known as Kalavara Durga, is a mountain fortress located approximately 62 km from Bangalore city, and 3 km from Chikballapur in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is off Bellary Road (National Highway 7 Hyderabad-Bangalore Highway), and overlooks Nandi Hills and Muddenahalli. The peak is at an altitude of about 1350 meters. It is accessed from Kalavara village, which has population of 1093 according to 2011 census.

This tourist spot has been closed by the forest department when checked on May 21, 2016, They claimed someone was murdered in the hills and that is the reason its closed for public.

             

Also known as Kalavara Durga, Skandagiri is a mountain fortress located just 70 kms from the city of Bangalore. Although much hasn't been written about the place, the gorgeous photographs suggest that it's a perfect weekend trip for people living in Karnataka. Off Bellary Road (National Highway 7 Hyderabad-Bangalore Highway), and overlooking Nandi Hills and Muddenahalli, this place guarantees a breathtaking view at an altitude of about 1350 mts.

         

Much adored for the view of a beautiful sunrise and beds of clouds, the picturesque Skandagiri Hills - the lesser-known cousin of Nandi Hills - has all the right ingredients to attract trekkers. 
Also, the tempting reviews on different online platforms too present a rosy picture. 

However, most of the trekkers remain ignorant of the fact that trekking remains completely banned in the day or night and hundreds of clueless trekkers return home having missed the thrill of trekking.

                

Determined to watch the sunrise, Dhananjay Gowda from Ulsoor, along with his colleagues, recently took a taxi to reach the foothills of Skandagiri, which is in Chikkaballapur, about 70 km from the City. 

However, things did not transpire according to their plan. They were told by the security personnel about the ban, he said.

“We chose to trek after going through the online reviews on TripAdvisor, which presented a beautiful picture of the top view. We reached the spot at midnight but the security personnel were strict. Like us, there were many of trekkers who came in the night between 12.30 and 3.00 am, but none were allowed to trek,” he said and added that all of them were keen to enjoy the sunrise.  

               

Illegal route
Quoting the guards on duty, he said, “Even if someone takes an illegal route to go up escaping the sight of the security personnel, the trekkers will be confronted by the villagers in the morning while walking down the hill.” 

Virander Sirohi of the Bangalore Trekking Club (BTC) said trekkers most often rely on online  reviews and sometimes are misguided. “Although, day trekking was allowed at Skandagiri a few months ago, the Forest department banned trekking completely due to some anti-social incidents. For this, we have to blame our behaviour. Some trekkers litter the hills and a few smoke (which can lead to wildfires), while others consume alcohol on the top of the hill,” he said. Syed Nizamuddin, Range Forest Officer (RFO) of Chikkaballapur, said that Skandagiri comes under the reserved forest area and any trespassing could lead to imprisonment for up to three months. 

                      

“About 500 to 1,000 trekkers come here on the weekends and in the holidays, but we do not allow any of them to trek up. Even the villagers are very particular about it,” he said.

Dr V R Naik, Deputy Conservator of Forests, said there is a proposal to let day trekking resume due to the high demand by trekkers and tourists. “We are working on the proposal in terms of holding a full-fledged nature camp with a guide for every batch. But, we can not surpass the Forest Act,” he added. 

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In this August 27, 2015 illustration released by NASA, a binary black hole, Markarian 231, found in the centre of the nearest quasar host galaxy to Earth is seen. in 1974, Stephen Hawking suggested particles, that are now called Hawking radiation, could escape black holes.

         Stephen Hawking’s prediction about black holes observed in lab

                     

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Scientists who created a virtual black hole in the lab claim to have observed for the first time a phenomenon predicted by British physicist Stephen Hawking more than 30 years ago according to which some particles can escape black holes.

Jeff Steinhauer, a physicist at the Israel Institute of Technology built a virtual black hole in the lab in order to prove that Hawking’s theory of radiation emanating from black holes is correct — though his experiments are based on sound, rather than light.

Steinhauer said that he observed the quantum effects of Hawking radiation in his lab as part of a virtual black hole — which, if proven to be true, will be the first time it has ever been achieved.

For many years, scientists believed that nothing could ever escape from a black hole — not even light.

However, in 1974, Stephen Hawking suggested particles, that are now called Hawking radiation, could escape black holes.

According to him if a particle and its antimatter appeared spontaneously at the edge of a black hole, one of the pair might be pulled into the black hole while the other escaped, taking some of the energy from the black hole with it.

This would explain why black holes grow smaller and eventually disappear.

However, since such emissions are feeble, no one has been able to measure Hawking radiation. Researchers have instead tried to build virtual black holes in labs to test the theory.

Steinhauer’s experiment consisted of creating an entangled pair of phonons sitting inside a bit of liquid that had been forced to move very fast and then observing the action as one of the pair was pulled away as the liquid began to move faster than the speed of sound, while the other escaped, ‘Phys.org’ reported.

The fluid was a Bose-Enistein condensate of rubidium-87 atoms. After repeating the experiment 4,600 times, Steinhauer became convinced that the particles were entangled, a necessity for a Hawking radiation analogue.

The research was published in the journal Nature Physics.

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Hide And Seek Game The game is an example of an oral tradition, as it is commonly passed by children.

           

                                   Hide And Seek Game 

                     

                           

Hide-and-seek or hide-and-go-seek is a popular children's game in which any number of players conceal themselves in the environment, to be found by one or more seekers. The game is played by one player chosen (designated as being "it") closing their eyes and counting to a predetermined number while the other players hide. After reaching this number, the player who is "it" calls, "Ready or not, here I come!" and then attempts to locate all concealed players.

The game can end in one of several ways. In the most common variation of the game, the player chosen as "it" locates all players as the players are not allowed to move; the player found last is the winner and is chosen to be "it" in the next game. Another common variation has the seeker counting at "home base"; the hiders can either remain hidden or they can come out of hiding to race to home base; once they touch it, they are "safe" and cannot be tagged. But if the seeker tags another player before reaching home base, that person becomes "it."

                         

The game is an example of an oral tradition, as it is commonly passed by children.

Kannamoochi or Hide and seek is a timeless game that has been played by children throughout the ages. It isn’t only children who enjoy it – a natural instinct for parents is to play a facial form of hide and seek with their children from the earliest age, as it teaches children about attachment and detachment in a safe and caring environment. Leaving aside the psychology, however, the outdoor game provides wonderful interaction amongst children is easy to play and never gets boring.

           

Different versions of the game are played around the world, under a variety of names. One derivative in game is called "Sardines", in which only one person hides and the others must find them, hiding with them when they do so. The hiding places become progressively more cramped, like sardines in a tin. The last person to find the hiding group is the loser. A. M. Burrage calls this version of the game "Smee" in his 1931 ghost story of the same name.

In some versions of the game, after the first player is caught or if not any other players can be found over a period of time, "it" calls out a pre-agreed phrase (such as "Olly olly oxen free", or "All in, All in, Everybody out there all in free") to signal the other hiders to return to base for the next round.[4] In another version, when players are caught they help the "it" seek out others.

In one variant, once all hiders have been located, the game then becomes a game of tag where the "it" chases after all the other players and the first person tagged becomes the "it".

                      

         

In another, the hiders who are found help the "it" track down the remaining hiders, but the first person to be found becomes the next "it."

In Australia, the game is often called "44 Homes." The hiders hide until they are spotted by the seeker, who chants, "Forty, Forty, I see you" (sometimes shortened to "Forty, forty, see you"). Once spotted, the hider must run to "home base" (where the "it" was counting while the other players hid) and touch it before she or he is "tipped" (tagged, or touched) by the seeker. If tagged, that hider becomes the new "it."

In India, hide-and-seek is played differently - if any of the 'hiders' touch the seeker and says 'Dhappa', then the seeker has to count again. However, if the seeker sees the hider before they manage to touch him/her and say dhappa, then that hider will be 'it' the next round, unless some other hider manages to 'Dhappa' the seeker without being seen.

In Brazil and Russia, hide-and-seek has an extra step. The "it" starts counting with eyes closed and facing the wall while everyone hides. Once the "it" finds someone, they must race to the spot where the "it" was originally counting and facing the wall and whoever touches that spot first, wins the game. This is also sometimes played by other countries.

                     

How to Play

• At least three players are needed to play Hide and Seek. Naturally, however, the more players you have, the better is the fun.
• Set down the rules to play. If you do not set down rules, you will have people running to places that have valuable things in house, or may run outside when everybody's inside.
• Find a suitable location to play it may be outdoor or indoor. Outdoor location works best were you have more choices to hide, although indoors is fine for rainy days. It will be necessary to set boundaries for hiding or you will have players running off to too many far-off locations.
• Determine who will be "out". Working out who is "out" can be done a variety of ways, for example use an elimination word game, such as "Inky Pinky Ponkey" or similar game.

• Now begin the game, the person who will be "out" has been chosen, he or she stays at a central place or a place behind a tree or pillar, closes his or her eyes and begins counting out loud to a number from about 1to 100. The number you choose should be based on how many people are playing the game and the distances to hiding spots. The more people, the higher the number should be.
• All of the players who are not "out" should run off and quietly hide from the player who is counting. The person who is "out" is not allowed to peek at the players hiding from him or her.
• Once the player who is "out" has finished counting, he or she yells "Ready or not, here I come!". At this point, the player who is "out" must try to find all of the other players who have hidden. The players who are hiding cannot move or switch hiding places as the seeker may find him easily.
• he player who gets found first becomes "out" in the next round of the game.
• Find all the people who are hiding and start playing the second round with the person who was found first as seeker ("out"). 

                   

Tips

• If you have younger children, you can play this right inside the house. When you hide and the little ones find you, they laugh in delight.
• Try to find different places to hide, but do not make it too hard to find you. Younger children can become frustrated when they cannot find you.
• If some of the hidden players do not return home before a predetermined period of time, the person who is "out" should give the universal "all clear" signal. Yell, "All, all outs in free." The person who is "out" must take another turn as "our" or appoint a willing volunteer to take his or her place.
• There are lots of different strategies of hiding. One is to hide in plain sight. For example if there is a table near home base hid under it: it often will not be expected and make a really short run back to home base.
• Hide in places that look impossible to hide in (example: in a cabinet under a sink in the bathroom.) Just make sure you can get out pretty easily without hurting yourself A LOT or moving everything if you hide in a small space.
• Hide where your body won't cast a human-shaped shadow.
• Play in different places every time. If you do it in the same spot (different games, not rounds) then people will remember the good places and search there first.

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Ahmad Faraz Best Shayri Colection

Kuchh Muhabbat Ka Nashaa Tha Pehlay Hum Ko Faraz, Dill Jo Tota To Nashey Se Muhabbat Ho Gai ...!

 {Ahmad Faraz} 


                           

Ahmad Faraz  being born on Jan 12 - 1931 in Kohat,  is one most popular urdu poets in our history. His real name was Syed Ahmad Shah and he used "faraz' as his pen name. During his progressive years as a poet he considered Faiz Ahmad Faiz as his role model. Beside being a poet, Ahmad Faraz was also a lecturer. Ahmad Faraz Shayari has been translated into languages like english, spanish, russian and french. He says that he only writes when he is foreced to write from inside.


Ahmad Faraz died on Aug 25, 2008 due to kidney failure. Most of his shayari's are love shayari. We will here read some of the best Ahmad Faraz Shayari.




Kaafir ke dil se aaya hun mein ye dekh kar, Khuda maujood hai wahan, Par usay pata nahin ...! 

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Woh rooz dekhtey hai dubtay hua suraj ko Faraz, Kaash main bhi kisi shaam ka manzar hota ...! 

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Shayad khushii ka daur bhi aa jaaye ek din Faraz, Gham bhi to mil gaye thay tamanna kiye baghair ...! 

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Ab maayoos qyo ho us ki bewafaii pe Faraz? Tum khud hi to kehtay thay ki wo sab se juda hai ...! 

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Kisi ki Kya majaal thi jo koi Hum ko khareed Sakta",,, Hum to khud hi Bikk gaye kharidaar dekh kay ...! 

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Is Dafaa Barishain Rukti Hi Nahe Faraz, Hum Ne Aansu Kya Piye Sara Mausam Ro Para ...!     

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Mere lafzoon ki pehchaan agar kar leta wo Faraz, Usay mujse nahi khud se muhabbat ho jati ...! 

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In Barishoon Se Doosti acchi nahi Faraz, Kaccha Tera Maqaan Hai Kucch To Khayal Kar ...! 

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Kaun deta hai umar bhar ka sahara aye Faraz, Log to Janaazay main bhi kandhay badaltay rahtay hain ...! 

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Sochaa tha ki woh bohat toot kar chahay ga humey Faraz, Lekin chaha bhi hum ne aur tootey bhi hum ...! 

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Yaheey soch kar us ki har baat ko sach mana hai Faraz, Ki itnay khubsoorat Lub jhoot kaisay bolain gay ...! 

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Merey jazbaat se waqif hai mera qalam Faraz, Main pyar likhon to tera naam likh jata hai ...! 

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Woh tujh ko bhoole hain to tujh pe bhi laazim hai..

Meer Taqi Meer

Woh tujh ko bhoole hain to tujh pe bhi laazim hai Meer,
Khaak daal, aag lagaa, naam na le, yaad na kar..

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Faqiraana aaye sadaa kar chale..

Meer Taqi Meer

Faqiraana aaye sadaa kar chale,
Mian khush raho hum duaa kar chale,

Jo tujh bhi na jeene ko kehte they hum,
So us ehd ko ab wafaa kar chale,

Shifaa apni taqdeer hi mei na thi,
Ke maqduur tak to dawaa kar chale,

Parre aese asbaab paayaan-e-kaar,
Ke na-chaaar yun hi jalaa kar chale,

Woh kya cheez hai aah jiss ke liye,
Har aik cheez se dil uthaa kar chale,

Koii na-umeedana karte nigaah,
So tum hum se muun bhi chupa kar chale,

Bohat aarzuu thi gali ki teri,
So yaan se lahuu mei nahaa kr chale,

Dikhaayi diye yuun ke be-khud kiya,
Hamen aap se bhi judaa kar chale,

Jabeen sajdaa karte hi karti gayi,
Haq-e-bandagi hum adaa kar chale,

Parastish ki yaan tak ke aayi buut tujhe,
Nazar me sabhon ki khudaa kar chale,

Jhadde phuul jis rang gulbun se yuun,
Chaman mei jahaan ke hum aa kar chale,

Na dekha gham-e-dostaan shukr hia,
Hamiin daagh apna dikhaa kar chale,

Gayi umar dar-band-e-fikr-e-ghazal,
So is fun ko aisaa barra kar chale,

Kahen kya jo puuche koii hum se “mir”,
Jahan mei tum aaye they kya kar chale..

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Ultii ho gayin sab tadbeeren kuch na davaa ne kaam kiya..

Meer Taqi Meer

Ultii ho gayin sab tadbeeren kuch na davaa ne kaam kiya,
Dekha iss beemari-e-dil ne aakhir kaam tamaam kiya,

Ehed-e-jawani ro ro kaata, peeri main li aankhen muund,
Yaani raat bohat they jaage subh hui araam kiya,

Naahaq hum majbooron pr yeh tohmat hai mukhtaari ki,
Chahte hain so aap karen hain hum ko abass badnaam kiya,

Meer ke deen-o-mazhab ko ab poochte kya ho us ne to,
Qashqaa kheencha dair main betha kab ka tark islam kiya..

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Woh tujh ko bhoole hain to tujh pe bhi laazim hai meer..

Meer Taqi Meer

Woh tujh ko bhoole hain to tujh pe bhi laazim hai meer,
Khaak daal, aag laga, naam na le, yaad na kar..

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Rahiye ab aesi jagha chal kar jahan koi na ho..

Mirza Ghalib

Rahiye ab aesi jagha chal kar jahan koi na ho,
Hum-sukhan koi na ho, aur hum-zubaan koi na ho,

Parriye gar beemar to koi na ho teemar’daaar*,
Aur agar mar jaayiye to noha-khuwaa’n* koi na ho..

(teemar’daaar;caretaker, noha-khuwaa’n;noha reciter)

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