1. Mirza Ghalib
-Shayari “हज़ारों ख्वाहिशें ऐसी कि हर ख़्वाहिश पे दम निकले, बहुत निकले मेरे अरमाँ लेकिन फिर भी कम निकले”
(Translation: “Thousands of desires, each worth dying for… Many of them I have realized, yet I yearn for more.”)
2. Kabir Das
– Doha: “कबीरा खड़ा बाज़ार में, मांगे सबकी खैर। ना काहू से दोस्ती, ना काहू से बैर।।”
(Translation: “Kabir stands in the market, wishes everyone well. Neither seeking friendship, nor harboring enmity with anyone.”)
3. Rahat Indori
– Shayari: “किसी के बाप का हिंदुस्तान थोड़ी है, ये अपना हिंदुस्तान थोड़ी है”
(Translation: “This Hindustan (India) doesn’t belong to anyone’s father, this is our Hindustan.”)
4. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
– Shayari: “लहरों से डर कर नौका पार नहीं होती, कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती”
(Translation: “Those who fear the waves can’t cross the sea, those who make efforts never face defeat.”)
5. Javed Akhtar
– Shayari: “तुम्हे यक़ीन है तो कह दो ये रात का दस्तूर है, कभी सवेरे आने में, कभी सवेरे जाने में”
(Translation: “If you believe, then tell me, this is the custom of the night, sometimes in the arrival of mornings, sometimes in the departure of mornings.”)
These shayaris resonate deeply with emotions of love, life, philosophy, and social commentary, reflecting the rich literary tradition of Hindi poetry. Each poet brings their unique perspective and style, making their verses timeless and cherished by poetry lovers across generations.