Elements of Allusion in Urdu Poetry

Abstract

To limit the language to mere a conglomeration of words is notsufficient rather to call it the specific words which sustain culturaland civilizational bond with its society. As Language, through poetry, carries more potentialities to create and infuse lasting impact, that is why, minute attributes of language emerge out more prominently. Poetry cannot be judged by doing away with civilization. The poetic roots of urdu language, which come in the category of Allusion (Talmeehat), are deep-rooted in its history and civilization. The term allusion is a part of human awarenesswhich has its own civilizational symbols. Talmeehat involves time and space like vastness. An innovative world of modern trends in urdu poetry is witnessed at the end of classical phase and at the beginning of the twentieth century. Urdu Poetry remained progressive towards its heights. Accepting historical incidents as key source, novel meanings and possibilities have been sought. That is why, poets have given them the shape of symbols and Talmeeh and very aptly, so made them the part of poetical experiences.

Keywords

• allusion
• civilization
• language
• symbols