Dil Me Kisi Ke Raah - Jigar Moradabadi's Best Ghazal | Hindi & Roman Lyrics

🔥 Editor's Pick: While Jigar defines classic romance, read Kunwar Narayan's modern take in "Ek Ajeeb Si Mushkil".

When we talk about the Golden Era of Urdu Shayari, Ali Sikandar Jigar Moradabadi (1890–1960) stands as a colossus. Known as the "Prince of the Ghazal," his poetry wasn't just about words; it was about the Tarannum (rhythm) of the heart.

While many poets like Khumar Barabankvi carried the torch of romance forward, Jigar was the fire that started it. His style was distinct—unapologetic love mixed with Sufi devotion.

Below is his most quoted masterpiece, "Dil mein kisi ke raah kiye jaa raha hoon main." If you are exploring the best Hindi and Urdu poetry collections, this ghazal is an essential read.

— हिन्दी लिरिक्स — दिल में किसी के राह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं कितना हसीं गुनाह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं फ़र्ज़-ए-अमल सियाह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं रहमत को बेपनाह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं ऐसी भी एक निगाह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं ज़र्रों को महर-ओ-माह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं गुलशन परस्त हूँ मुझे गुल ही नहीं अज़ीज़ काँटों से भी निबाह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं यूँ ज़िन्दगी गुज़ार रहा हूँ तेरे बगैर जैसे कोई गुनाह किये जा रहा हूँ मैं

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— Roman Urdu Transliteration — Dil mein kisii ke raah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN Kitnaa hasiiN gunaah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN
Fard-e-amal siyaah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN Rahmat ko bepanaah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN
Aisii bhii ek nigaah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN ZarroN ko meher-o-maah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN
Gulshan-parast huuN, mujhe gul hii nahiN azeez KaantoN se bhii nibaah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN
YuuN zindagii guzaar rahaa huuN tere baGhair Jaise koii gunaah kiye jaa rahaa huuN maiN

Word Meanings (Shabdarth)

Urdu poetry often uses metaphors that are deep and complex. Here are the meanings of difficult words used in this Ghazal.

Word (Lafz)	Meaning (Arth)
Fard-e-amal	Book of deeds (कर्म-पत्र)
Siyaah (सियाह)	Black, Dark, or Sinful (काला/अंधेरा)
Mahr-o-Maah	Sun and Moon (सूरज और चाँद)
Nibaah	To maintain a relationship / Endurance (निभाना)

Analysis & Context

Jigar Moradabadi was a master of the "Lover's Lament." In this ghazal, he equates living without his beloved to committing a sin ("Gunaah"). This theme of separation is a staple in Urdu literature, similar to the works found in our Himanshi Babra Ghazal Collection.

However, poetry isn't just about romance. As Kunwar Narayan argues in "Kavita Ki Zaroorat", poetry is a necessity for the human soul to process these complex emotions.

For those interested in how modern poets handle these themes of time and loss, Irfan Sattar's "Meri Aadhi Umar" offers a contemporary reflection that mirrors Jigar's classic pain.

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For Nostalgia Lovers:
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For Ghazal Fans:
Khumar Barabankvi: Ik Pal Mein Ik Sadi

Modern Hindi Lit:
Ek Ajeeb Si Mushkil (Kunwar Narayan)

External Resource:
Read more about Jigar Moradabadi on Rekhta.