مثنوی ‘‘سحر البیان’’ کے دو مدون شدہ نسخوں کا تقابلی جائزہ

A Comparative Review of The Two Copies of The Masnavi "Sahar ul Bayan"

Abstract

Mir Hasan, born in 1727 in Delhi as Mir Ghulam Hasan, was a prominent poet of the 18th century, carrying a rich literary legacy passed down from his father, Mir Ghulam Hussain Zahik, a renowned literary writer. His most celebrated work, Masnavi Sehar-ul-Bayan, stands as a timeless masterpiece of Urdu literature. This masnavi narrates a romantic tale intertwined with elements of love, beauty, and mysticism, showcasing Hasan’s exceptional command over language and poetic form. The work is celebrated for its lyrical beauty, vivid imagery, and the portrayal of cultural and emotional depth, securing its place as a significant contribution to Urdu narrative poetry. Over time, Sehar-ul-Bayan has attracted the attention of scholars and critics, leading to extensive research and multiple edited editions that aim to preserve and interpret its text. Among these, the versions edited by Dr. Rasheed Hassan Khan and Dr. Waheed Qureshi are particularly notable for their scholarly rigor and nuanced understanding of Mir Hasan’s work. This paper presents a comparative analysis of these two edited versions, examining their editorial approaches, textual interpretations, and contributions to the understanding of Sehar-ul-Bayan. By doing so, this study highlights the ongoing relevance of Hasan’s work and the role of editorial scholars in preserving classical Urdu poetry.