An intellectual and evolutionary study of Urdu Doha
Abstract
Word Doha is derived from a Sanskrit cognate Dogdha or Dodhaka
which represents a generic Sanskrit/ Hindi form of poetry. Basically, Doha is a
two lined verse or couplet, each having twenty four instants (Matras)
composed in Matrik prosodical metre.
Actually this genre of poetry is very petite (miniscule) in form yet
possesses rhythm and lyricism in its overall existence. Doha verse has great
importance in Hindi poetry as it is not only used to sing and chant in the
common gatherings but is also used for spiritual recitation in the religious
places too. This self -contained rhyming couplet is commonly used in Hindi
poetry. Many famous poets like classicist Kabeer, Tulsidas, Mira Bai, Bihari,
Raskhan and Rahim have expressed their inner feelings in this form of poetry.
Now it has been adapted in Urdu and is being used by many Urdu poets. This
research paper focuses on the evolution and innovation of Doha in Urdu with
reference to those Urdu poets who have taken great efforts to enrich it with
their thought process and profound experience.
Dr. Fayyaz Latif. (2019) اردو دوهي جو ارتقائي ۽ فڪري اڀياس, Sindhi Boli (Research Journal), Volume-12, Issue-2.
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