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Understanding Ghalib: Life, Poetry and Philosophy

Explore Ghalib’s extraordinary journey, his poetic genius, and the philosophy that shaped his timeless legacy.

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Start Date

25 Oct, 2026

Enrollment Ends

30 Sep, 2026

Duration

7 Weeks

Every Sunday

10:30 am IST

Format

Live Online

About The Course

Step into the fascinating world of Mirza Ghalib and discover why he remains one of the most celebrated voices of Urdu literature. This 7-week live online course offers a comprehensive exploration of Ghalib’s life, his historical and cultural background, his poetry, letters, and the philosophical ideas that shaped his thought.

Through guided readings, discussions, and close engagement with selected verses, participants will learn to appreciate the depth, complexity, and lasting relevance of Ghalib’s work.

Whether you are a poetry enthusiast, a student of literature, or simply curious about Ghalib, this course will help you understand the poet behind the verses and experience his world with greater insight and a deeper connection to his timeless legacy.

Course Highlights

20+ Hours Learning

Weekly live classes and additional resources for excellent learning outcomes.

Classes on Weekends

No extra burden on loaded weekdays. Join the live sessions on Sundays.

Noted Faculty

Learn from the most esteemed Urdu poets and scholars of our time.

Class Resources

Pre-class study material and practice handbooks for comprehensive learning.

Doubt-Clearing Sessions

Doubts will not hold you back. Dedicated sessions for doubt-clearing.

Community Access

Become a part of a flourishing community of passionate learners.

Course Curriculum

Module 1

Ghalib: Life and Times

Ghalib's early life, family background, and formative years
Personal struggles, relationships, and defining experiences
His literary journey and rise to prominence
The social and cultural life of nineteenth-century Delhi
The decline of the Mughal Empire and its impact on Ghalib
Ghalib and the Revolt of 1857
Friendships, patrons, and literary circles
Ghalib's personality, wit, and worldview
Anecdotes and lesser-known stories from his life
Understanding the historical context behind Ghalib's writings

Module 2

Ghalib: Poetry and Philosophy

Major themes in Ghalib's poetry: love, longing, loss, faith, and existence
Ghalib's philosophical outlook on life, self, and the human condition
The distinctive style, language, and artistry of Ghalib's verse
Symbolism, imagery, metaphor, irony, and other literary devices
The richness, complexity, and multiple layers of meaning in his poetry
Understanding Ghalib's use of ambiguity and paradox
Close reading and appreciation of selected ghazals and couplets
Ghalib's innovations within the Urdu ghazal tradition
The relationship between Persian and Urdu influences in his poetry
Ghalib's enduring influence on Urdu literature and literary thought

Module 3

Ghalib's Prose and Literary Legacy

Ghalib's letters and their revolutionary contribution to Urdu prose
An introduction to Ghalib's Persian writings and other literary works
Ghalib's influence on Urdu literature, criticism, and intellectual thought

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