Covers various aspects of Urdu poetry and ghazals including discussion boards, archives, and articles.
Concise encyclopedia entry lists some of the major works of this eighth century Hindu poet.
Offers a history of linguistic influence from Muslim invaders, and describes the confluence of Urdu, Persian and Sanskrit in Hindustani language.
Discover a translation of the Bhagavad Gita and study an essay on its historical context. Explore extensive indexes of essays and images.
Furnishes a brief biographical account of the Marxist poet, and offers translations of some selected poems.
Explore the stories of legendary figures such as Ganesha, Rama, and Parvati.
Features excerpts from the 17th to the 20th century, including works by Ahmed Faraz, Ghalib, Khwaja Mir Dard, and Wali Mohammed Wali.
Explores the legend of the mystic philosopher/poet's birth and death, and offers some brief translations of his work.
Presents a profile on this twentieth century Indian poet, as well as an outline of his views, and an overview of his literary works.
Presents English translations of this poet's letters and couplets, alongside the Urdu script.
Offers an introduction to the famed Sanskrit fables. Surf to the Sanskrit literature page for a broader perspective.
Offers an overview of the Sanskrit epic telling the story of Rama and his wife Sita.
Details the life and accomplishments of the Gujarati writer and poet who published the renowned newsletter, "Dandiyo."
Offers a monthly Urdu poem, from classic to contemporary poets. Also offers a forum, album liner notes on Ghalib, and related links.
Explore the writings of India's most renowned poet through a selection of his work in English.
Profiles mystical love poets including Mirabai, the Krishna devotee who identified with Radha and spent time at the court of Akbar.
Details the life of the Punjabi author renowned for his plays, short stories and novels.
Provides a biographical portrait of the 17th century poet and details his themes, his blend of Hindi and Persian vocabulary, and his verse forms.