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1 Urdu couplets and shers with humnasheen

humnasheen: dear friend

Description of humnasheen: Humnasheen is an Urdu word meaning "partner" or "companion," referring to someone who shares your journey or sits beside you. Unlike common words for friendship, humnasheen carries deeper connotations of partnership and mutual presence. Differs from mere acquaintance, it suggests an intimate bond between individuals. In Urdu literature and poetry, the term evokes romantic or spiritual companionship, often appearing in verses about soulmates and life partners who walk together through

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na humsafar na kisi humnasheen se niklega

hamaare paanv kaa kaanta

hamain se niklega

neither our companions nor

our dear friends can help

the thorns in our feet

we got to take them out ourselves

Rahat Indori (4)

humsafar (m) (4)

companion

humnasheen (1)

dear friend

niklega (m) (2)

emerge

paanv (m) (5)

feet

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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