About the Book:

Meer Taqi Meer, better known as Khuda-e-Sukhan, the God of poetry, is known for penning couplets about love, the physical beauty of the beloved and its divinity with pure elegance. This book is an exquisite anthology and grants its readers a captivating glimpse into the world of Meer Taqi Meer. The book contains 100 carefully curated ash’aar (couplets) of Meer in Urdu, Devanagari and Roman scripts, accompanied by an English translation, capturing their true essence. The book also explores intriguing facets of Meer’s life and sheds life on his poetic style.

About the Author:

After a successful 22-year tenure leading a software firm, Swati Sani turned to her passion for the Urdu language by earning an M.A. degree in Urdu Literature. She now dedicates most of her time to serving the enchanting world of Urdu Literature. This book of translations is one such endeavor. She aspires to make Urdu poetry available to those who love Urdu but struggle with the nuances of the language. A science graduate and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communications, New Delhi, she has also worked in the Advertising Industry for nine years before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey.

The Fervor of Meer