Urdu Ghazal and Mental Health: A Psychological View Through the Verses of Ghalib, Iqbal, Faiz, and Mir Taqi Mir

Dr. Mohammad Younis Dar

Abstract: The Urdu ghazal, a classic form of poetry from the Indian subcontinent, is not only about beauty and emotion but also a deep look into the human mind. It expresses people's inner struggles, desires, and ways of coping with pain. This paper studies how the ghazal tradition-through poets like Mir Taqi Mir, Mirza Ghalib, Allama Iqbal, and Faiz Ahmad Faiz-shows emotional experiences connected to mental health. Using simple ideas from psychoanalysis, especially Freud's concept of defence mechanisms, it explains how poetry becomes a healthy outlet for hidden feelings. Each verse works like therapy, helping both the poet and the listener to heal. In this way, the Urdu ghazal becomes a timeless expression of emotional strength and survival.

Keywords: Urdu ghazal, emotional expression, psychoanalysis, mental health, poetic healing

How to Cite?: Dr. Mohammad Younis Dar, "Urdu Ghazal and Mental Health: A Psychological View Through the Verses of Ghalib, Iqbal, Faiz, and Mir Taqi Mir", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 320-321, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR251102170429, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR251102170429