“Finding Focus with Ghazals: How Marasim Elevates My Workday”

What do you listen to while you work?

Finding Focus Through Poetry: Why I Listen to Marasim Ghazals While Working

In today’s world of constant buzz and fast-paced lifestyles, creating the perfect environment for focused work is a personal ritual. Some prefer silence. Others enjoy ambient music. But for me, nothing sets the tone quite like the mesmerizing ghazals of Marasim — a soul-stirring collaboration between Jagjit Singh and Gulzar.

The Magic of Marasim

Released in 1999, Marasim (meaning “connections”) is not just an album — it’s a deep emotional experience. It is a beautiful confluence of Gulzar’s profound poetry and Jagjit Singh’s soulful voice. Every ghazal in this album touches on delicate human emotions — longing, love, loss, introspection, and hope.

Each track feels like a quiet conversation — not loud or attention-seeking, but deeply intimate and timeless.

Complete Track List of Marasim (1999)

Shaam Se Aankh Mein Nami Si Hai
“There’s a hint of moisture in my eyes since evening…”
Koi Baat Chale
“Let something happen, let a conversation begin…”
Khamoshi Khud Apni Sada Ho
“Let silence become its own voice…”
Aankhon Mein Jal Raha Hai Kyun
“Why is something burning in my eyes…”
Dard Se Mera Daaman Bhar De
“Fill my heart with pain, O Lord…”
Zindagi Yun Bhi Guzar Hi Jaati
“Life passes by, even like this…”
Mera Kuch Samaan
“Some of my things are still left with you…”
Aahista Aahista
“Slowly, slowly…”
Phir Mujhe Deeda-e-Tar Yaad Aaya
“Then I remembered those tearful eyes again…”

Why I Listen to Marasim While Working

The combination of thoughtful lyrics and soft music helps me create a calm and reflective workspace. The ghazals don’t distract — they accompany. Whether I’m writing, reading, or handling complex tasks, Marasim adds a background of quiet wisdom and emotional grounding.

I’ve often found that during moments of stress or creative block, a verse from Shaam Se Aankh Mein Nami Si Hai or Zindagi Yun Bhi Guzar Hi Jaati offers perspective. It brings me back to myself.

Creating Emotional Focus

Working isn’t just about deadlines — it’s also about emotional rhythm. And Marasim offers that beautifully. It isn’t just music I listen to; it’s a space I enter, where emotions are allowed to breathe alongside thoughts.

For anyone who enjoys poetry, calmness, or simply the magic of Jagjit Singh’s voice, I’d wholeheartedly recommend trying Marasim during your work hours.

Conclusion

In a world filled with noise, Marasim offers silence that speaks. It’s an album I return to not just for its melodies, but for its ability to slow time down. If you’re someone who values depth, stillness, and soulful poetry, let Marasim accompany you on your work journey. Sometimes, all it takes to bring clarity is a voice that sings pain with peace and poetry that whispers like a friend.