Lunch & discuss Hindi/Urdu Poem: Mirza Ghalib's ghazal 'Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi'

Join us for a buffet lunch at Masala as we read and discuss one of Mirza Ghalib's most loved ghazals, [Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi](https://rekhta.org/ghazals/hazaaron-khvaahishen-aisii-ki-har-khvaahish-pe-dam-nikle-mirza-ghalib-ghazals) (Thousands of Such Desires). Use the dropdown menu at the link to switch from the Romanized version to Hindi or Urdu. pdf versions with inline glossaries can be found here ([romanized](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ax6RBC3FFa0psO4A3D6zb53PJVcNH34N/view?usp=sharing), [Hindi](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tgDylpXLx16TCjyEyjySt8wVkqA1BAYT/view?usp=sharing), [Urdu](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OFsGXDL1BKd89SGeDj9HoOPQlmYGtnki/view?usp=sharing)). If you have any issues accessing the poem, please DM Mariyam. You may also enjoy [Jagjit Singh](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV5pJK2BB4I&list=RDYV5pJK2BB4I&start_radio=1)'s and [Abida Parveen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfAr-G4bif8)'s renditions of the ghazal. ***About the location:*** *There are several restaurants called "Masala," so please be sure to go to Masala Buffet, at 1127 Broadway Somerville, a few minutes' walk north of the Davis Square T. There is limited seating at Masala; please keep your RSVP updated, so someone else can attend if you can't make it.* ***Language for the Meetup:*** This Meetup will be conducted in Hindi, Urdu, Urdu-Hindi, Hinglish, and Urdlish. If you can have a basic literature discussion in any of those languages, without resorting to pure English (and with a little help as necessary), feel free to attend. Deep knowledge of Urdu / Hindi poetry isn't required -- we will read and interpret the poem together -- so the poetry-curious are especially welcome! ***Meeting Format*** **11:15-11:25**: Intros and greetings. **11:25-11:30**: Get food at the buffet. **11:30-11:40**: Facilitator will place the poet in historical and cultural context. Attendees are encouraged to share what they know of the poet, e.g., familiarity with ghazals through music,…