The Seven Stages of Love is a poetic journey through the timeless emotional and spiritual phases of ishq - from attraction and obsession to madness, despair, and annihilation. Rooted in the classical framework of Urdu-Persian tradition, the book offers a contemporary exploration of each stage, thoughtfully explained and followed by a curated selection of shayari from iconic and emerging poets. Each verse echoes a different shade of longing, surrender, or transcendence, inviting readers to reflect on their own passage through love's shifting landscapes. Blending literary depth with emotional insight, this book is not just an anthology - it's an intimate mirror held up to the soul of love itself. Whether you are a lover of poetry, a seeker of meaning, or someone who has wandered through the fire of love, this book offers language to what the heart often cannot express.