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2 Urdu couplets and shers with aanch

aanch(m): heat, flame, scorch

Description of aanch: Aanch is an Urdu word meaning an open flame or fire, often symbolizing intense warmth, passion, or emotional fervor. Unlike a hidden ember that smolders quietly, aanch blazes openly and visibly. Differs from "aag," which denotes fire generally, as aanch specifically evokes a lively, exposed blaze. In Urdu poetry, it metaphorically represents burning desire or life's trials, as in verses depicting love's consuming fire.

1 / 2: aanch

usoolon pe jahaan aanch aaye Takraana zaroori hai

jo zinda hun to phir

zinda nazar aana zaroori hai

if principles are under attack

it is necessary to fight back

if i am alive

i must act so

Waheedullah Khan (1)

aanch (m) (2)

heat, flame, scorch

Takraana (m) (1)

fight

zaroori (3)

necessary, essential

nazar (f) (32)

perspective, sight

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (127)

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2 / 2: aanch

kabhi ishq karo aur phir dekho is aag mein jalte rehne se

kabhi dil par aanch naheen aati

kabhi rang kharaab naheen hota

fall in love once...and see

why burning in this fire

never scorches the heart

never fades the colors

Saleem Kausar (Muhammad Saleem) (3)

kabhi (26)

on occasion

ishq (m) (34)

love

jalte (m) (4)

light up, burn

dil (m) (109)

heart

aanch (m) (2)

heat, flame, scorch

rang (m) (12)

color, colors

kharaab (m) (4)

ruin, spoil

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

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aanch(m): heat, flame, scorch

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