Quote by Amir Khusrow: “If there is a paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this.”

This iconic quote expresses profound admiration for the beauty and serenity of a specific place (often attributed to Kashmir), declaring it to be an earthly paradise. It evokes a strong sense of wonder and appreciation for natural splendor.

While often attributed to Khusrow regarding Kashmir, the sentiment is widely accepted to reflect his deep love for the natural beauty of India, common in his lyrical and travel-inspired poetry.

Indian Sufi musician, poet, and scholar born in 1253 in Patiali in present-day Uttar Pradesh, considered the father of qawwali music and one of the most important figures in the development of the Hindustani classical tradition. He wrote in both Persian and Hindi and is regarded as one of the greatest poets of the Delhi Sultanate period.