प्रस्तुत हैं पुस्तक के कुछ अंश

"A Treasury of Urdu Poetry" is a treasure-house of the best of Urdu poetry from the time of great classic poet Mir to modern day poets such as Faiz and Faraz. This Treasury contains selected ghazals and nazms of thirty-four eminent Urdu poets. Care has been taken to select only those pieces which meet the twin tests of excellence and popularity. Lovers of Urdu poetry would find this book a dream come true and a handy volume that opens a window on the world of Urdu Poetry.

Translation of Poetry from one language to the other is extremely difficult, some would say, impossible. The challenge here is the challenge of being faithful to the original and at the same time retaining its charm and beauty. It is not only the idea of the original that is to be conveyed but its soul, its strength, its poignancy and sweetness, and if possible, its rhythm and resonance should also reach the reader.

Jigar Muradabadi

मोहब्बत में क्या-क्या मुकाम आ रहे हैं
कि मंजिल पे हैं और चले जा रहे हैं।

ये कह-कहके हम दिल को बहला रहे हैं
वो अब चल चुके हैं वो अब आ रहे हैं।

O What stages in love we are going through
Even after arriving at the destination we continue

I am beguiling my heart telling it repeatedly
She has started already, she has arrived actually

Nida Fazil

दुनिया जिसे कहते हैं, जादू का खिलौना है
मिल जाये तो मिट्टी है, खो जाए है सोना है

अच्छा सा कोई मौसम, तन्हा सा कोई आलम
हर वक्त का रोना तो बेकार का रोना है

This world is a magical toy, so to say
Gold, when you lose it, when possessed, it is dust and clay.

Looking for moments of solitude, looking for season at its prime!
It is no use crying and cribbing all the time