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1 Urdu couplets and shers with pareshani

pareshani(f): difficulty

Description of pareshani: Pareshani is an Urdu word meaning distress, trouble, worry, or confusion. It describes a state of mental agitation, anxiety, or perplexity caused by difficult circumstances. Unlike simple sadness, pareshani encompasses active bewilderment and the feeling of being overwhelmed by problems. Differs from mere inconvenience, as it implies deeper emotional turmoil and concern. In Urdu poetry and literature, pareshani frequently appears as a poignant expression of the heart's anguish, capturing both

1 / 1: pareshani

bahakna meri fitrat mein nahi par

sambhalne mein

pareshani bahut hai

drunkenness is not

in my nature, but

practicing moderation

is quite difficult

Muzaffar Abdali (1)

fitrat (f) (2)

nature

bahakna (1)

to be drunk

pareshani (f) (1)

difficulty

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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