Pehchaan The poet’s takhallus (pen name/ pseudonym) is often incorporated in the final couplet (maqta) of a ghazal as a kind of signature. This is to embed a lasting impression of poet’s identity in his or her work. Mukammal – complete/ perfect
Kashmakash-e-mohabbat Kashmakash – dilemma/ quandary Aashiq – lover Fasiq – sinner/ impious/ depraved