What (subliminal seduction) Does “Ghazal” Mean?

March 11th, 2010 admin Posted in relationships |

By Rhett Downs

Ghazal ! The word originates from arabic, meaning, “way or mannerism of talking to or talking about women.” Thus in fact it s an expression of love! But in this ever changing world the ghazal has become a reflection of the life around us, and now there is hardly any sphere of human interaction which the ghazal hasn’t touched.

To better understand the finer nuances of Urdu ghazal it is imperative to understand the structure around which a ghazal is woven!

Classical Definition of Ghazal

Briefly stated Ghazal is a collection of Sher’s which follow the rules of ‘Matla’, ‘Maqta’, ‘Beher’, ‘Kaafiyaa’ and ‘Radif’. So to know what Ghazal is, it’s necessary to know what these terms mean.

To understand these terms easily , we will take an example.

1. koi ummid bar nahin aati

koi surat nazar nahin aati.

2. aage aati thi haale dil par hasi

ab kisi baat par nahin aati

3. hum wahan hain, jahan se humko bhi

kucch hamaari khabar nahin aati

4. kaabaa kis muh se jaaoge ‘Ghalib’

sharm tumko magar nahin aati

What is a Sher ?

It’s a poem of two lines. This definition is deceptively simple. Please note that, every Sher is a poem in itself ! A Sher does not need, anything around it, to convey the message. All the 4 stanzas in our example are independent poems, Sher’s.

So Ghazal is necessarily a collection of two-line-poems called Sher. So the Rafi solo “rang aur noor ki baaraat kise pesh karu” is NOT a Ghazal, as every stanza is of 3 lines, and not 2.

What are other restrictions ? Many, and important ones.

Any collection of Sher’s is not Ghazal. Some good examples are ; the famous Mukesh song from Yehoodi, “yeh mera deewaanaapan hai” ; and the title song of “dil apana aur preet parayi”. Each stanza in these songs can be considered as an independent Sher, but they are NOT Ghazal’s. To understand, why, we have to wait till ‘Kaafiyaa, ‘Radif’.

What is ‘Beher’ ?

‘Beher’ is the ‘meter’ of the Sher’s. It can be considered as the length of the Sher. Both the lines in the Sher *MUST* be of same ‘Beher’. And all the Sher’s in one Ghazal *MUST* be of the same ‘Beher’. There are 19 (!!) kinds of ‘Beher’. But in simple terms, ‘Beher’ is categorized in 3 classes. Short, medium, long.

Small :

ahale dairo-haram reh gaye

tere deewane kam reh gaye

Also Talat song, “dil-e-nadan tuze hua kya hai”

Medium :

umr jalwo me basar ho, ye zaruri to nahin

har shab-e-gam ki seher ho, ye zaruri to nahin

And by Gulzar, “ruke ruke se kadam, ruk ke baar baar chale”

Long :

ai mere humnashin, chal kahin aur chal, is chaman me ab apanaa guzaaraa nahin

baat hoti gulon ki, to seh lete hum, ab to kaaton pe bhi haq hamaaraa nahin

The filmfare winner, “Manzile apani jagah hai” !! Yes ! It IS a Ghazal. And the Shayar is Prakash Mehra !! surprise , surprise !!

So Ghazal is a collection of Sher’s of SAME ‘Beher’.

What is ‘Radif’ ?

In a Ghazal, second line of all the Sher’s MUST end with the SAME word/s. This repeating common words is the Radif’ of the Ghazal. In our example, the ‘Radif’ is “nahin aati”. Sometimes, the Ghazal becomes known by its ‘Radif’. eg. “jaraa aahista chal” sung by Pankaj Udhas. On RMIM we all know one Ghazal by the ‘Radif’ as “aahista aahista”, don’t we ? or is it 2 or 3 ?

What is ‘Kaafiyaa’ ?

‘Kaafiyaa’ is the rhyming pattern which all the words before ‘Radif’ MUST have. In our example the ‘Kaafiyaa’ is “bar”, “nazar”, “par”, “magar” etc. This is a necessary requirement. Something which is followed even in the exceptions to all these rules.

So Ghazal is a collection of Sher’s of same ‘Beher’, ending in same ‘Radif’ and having same ‘Kaafiyaa’. That’s the reason, why “yeh mera diwanapan hai” etc. are NOT Ghazals. There is no common thing which can be called ‘Kaafiyaa’ and ‘Radif’.

What is ‘Matla’ ?

The first Sher in the Ghazal *MUST* have ‘Radif’ in its both lines. This Sher is called ‘Matla’ of the Ghazal and the Ghazal is usually known after its ‘Matla’. There can be more than one ‘Matla’ in a Ghazal. In such a case the second one is called ‘Matla-e-saani’ or ‘Husn-e-matla’. In our example, the first Sher is the ‘Matla’.

What is ‘Maqta’ ?

A Shayar usually has an alias ie. ‘takhallus’ eg. Mirza Asadullakhan used ‘Ghalib’ as his ‘takhallus’ and is known by that. Other examples are ‘Daag’ Dehlvi, ‘Mir’ Taqi Mir, Said ‘Rahi’, Ahmed ‘Faraz’ etc. There is a Sher in a Ghazal, the last one, which has the Shayar’s ‘takhallus’ in it. A Shayar, can use the ‘Maqta’ very intelligently. He can “talk to himself” like one in our example. I have lots of favourite Sher’s which are ‘Maqta’ of some Ghazal. Some gems are

koi nam-o-nishan puchhe to ai kaasid bataa denaa,

takhallus ‘Daag’ hai, aur aahiqon ke dil me rehte hai

and

jab bhi milte hain, to kehte hain, “kaise ho ‘Shakil’”,

iske aage to koi baat nahin hoti hai

The first one uses the meaning of the ‘takhallus’ to create the magic, and the second one is just simple, simply beautiful.

To summarize, Ghazal is a collection of Sher’s (independent two-line poems), in which there is atleast one ‘Matla’, one ‘Maqta’ and all the Sher’s are of same ‘Beher’ and have the same ‘Kaafiyaa’ and ‘Radif’

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Five Games To Play At Home As A Couple

By Chris LeRoy

Even couples with a steamy relationship can appreciate playing games together. Enjoying a game as a couple allows for a bit more imagination to be used to spice things up and gives you the chance to fill a few fantasies. You know they always say “Couples that play together, stay together!” Below are a few games you can play at home as a couple for an extra special evening.

1. Truth or Dare Not only does this game allow you to learn a few deep dark secrets about your partner, you also get the opportunity to dare them to do whatever you want them to do. No one can possibly turn down a dare!

2. Strip Poker Actually, it doesn’t have to be limited to just poker. Any game can be tweaked a bit to be a strip game! Can’t pay for that hotel you landed on playing Monopoly? Guess you’ll have to take off clothes. Poker is the funnest and easiest game to play though.

3. Adult Dice These special lover’s dice have a bit more then just numbers on them! They range from a bit daring to downright naughty, exploring levels of playful, romantic combinations. Chances are you won’t role the same thing twice but, of course, it’s always nice if you do!

4. Sex Game There are sex games available either online or in certain boutiques that are available and a whole lot of fun for any couple to play together. You may have to perform favors, take part in role playing, etc. These are always fun to pack in the suitcase to take with on vacation too!

5. Role Playing Nothing can beat role playing as a couple. Of course it’s always fun to surprise your partner with a costume or be spontaneous but not everyone is naturally good with spur of the moment ideas. You can keep a jar with rolled up pieces of paper in it with ideas written on that you can draw from to decide what your role playing game is going to be. You can make this a weekly game or just draw all of the papers with ideas in one long wild night. It’s always a good time to keep a few props handy like handcuffs for the police officer, glasses for the librarian and perhaps a sexy french maid costume too. The more props and outfits you add to your collection, the hotter your game can become.

It is important that you and your partner don’t get “stuck in a rut” of doing the same thing every time you’re together. You don’t have to play games of course all of the time but they add some spice in your life and allow you to explore and grow together as a couple.

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Five Things You Can Do For A Romantic Night Out

By Chris LeRoy

The magical bond between two people is a special gift that should always be appreciated and cherished. Whether you and your partner are in a new relationship together or you have been together for many years, it is important to have a romantic night out from time to time, dedicated to only eachother. Below are five ideas for a romantic evening out.

1. Reserve a honeymoon suite or a “lover’s package” at a fabulous hotel. Whether you decide to plan this as a couple or one person uses this idea as a surprise, it is a perfect way to spend an evening together. Order room service, enjoy a bottle of wine or champagne and soak in a hot tub. Don’t forget to leave your laptops and cell phones in the car for the night!

2. Go to a Drive-In movie theater. Yes, they do still exist! You may have to drive a little ways to get to one since they are not popular like they once were but they are still just as tacky, fun, and incredibly romantic as they ever were. It doesn’t really matter what moving is showing, no one watches the movie anyway.

3. Go dancing, and not just to the usual bar or club you tend to frequent at. Find a place where you can get dressed up together to dance, like perhaps, a nice dinner cruise. These are available pretty much anywhere there are bodies of water available and make for an incredibly romantic evening.

4. Attend something musical or artistic. This could be anything from a ballet to an opera, a jazz festival to a smokey blue’s bar. Something about a dark, smokey room filled with great music and beautiful people to set the perfect ambiance for a fabulous evening and enjoy a few cocktails.

5. Take a walk, and this does not mean your nightly walk around the block. Drive into the city where you live or the next main city close to you and just walk the strip and people watch. If you live by a beach then you have the opportunity to take your shoes off and walk in the sand together under the stars. You don’t have to spend money to necessarily have a romantic night together.

Relationships are not meant to be routine. New relationships need fabulous nights together to get to know one another and seasoned relationships need romantic nights sometimes just to keep the spark hot. There are endless possibilities of things to do together, day or night. Be open to try something new and you might be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

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