About Khuda-e-Sukhan Concordance

The God of Poetry

Mir Taqi Mir (1723-1810), reverently known as Khuda-e-Sukhan (خدائے سخن)the "God of Poetry", stands as one of the most celebrated poets in the history of Urdu literature. His ghazals, renowned for their sheer excellence, dramatic imagery, and mastery of language, have touched hearts and minds for centuries.

What is a Concordance?

A concordance is a comprehensive reference tool that indexes every significant word in a body of work, allowing readers to locate and explore specific terms within their original context. This digital concordance of Mir Taqi Mir's ghazal collection serves as a bridge between classical Urdu poetry and modern technology, making his timeless verses accessible to scholars, students, and poetry enthusiasts worldwide.

Note: This is not a perfect work. It was made programmatically so it has few bugs, for example, some words are not divided properly and you may see compound words shown as individual words.

Features

• •Alphabetical Navigation: Browse Mir's vocabulary organized by Urdu alphabets, exploring the rich lexicon of his poetry.
• •Word-Level Search: Find any word and discover every misra (verse) in which it appears, revealing patterns and themes across Mir's work.
• •Complete Context: View individual shers (couplets) and full kalams (poems) to appreciate each verse in its intended context.
• •Authentic Typography: Experience Mir's poetry in beautiful Nastaliq script, the traditional calligraphic style of Urdu literature.
• •Fuzzy Search: Find words even with slight variations in spelling or diacritical marks, accommodating different romanization systems.

Purpose & Vision

This project was born from a deep reverence for Mir's contribution to Urdu poetry and a desire to preserve and promote classical literature in the digital age. Whether you're a researcher analyzing linguistic patterns, a student studying classical Urdu, or simply a lover of beautiful poetry, this concordance offers you a powerful tool to engage with Mir Taqi Mir's magnificent body of work.

By making Mir's ghazals searchable and accessible, we hope to introduce new generations to the unparalleled artistry of the poet who truly earned the title Khuda-e-Sukhan.

How to Use

1. Start from the home page by selecting an Urdu alphabet letter to explore all words beginning with that letter.
2. Click on any word to view all the misras (verses) in which that word appears throughout Mir's ghazal collection.
3. Click on a misra to see the complete ghazal it belongs to.
4. Click on any misra on the ghazal page to see the sher (couplet) on a separate page where you can copy it as well.