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3 Urdu couplets and shers with zaroori

zaroori: necessary, essential

Description of zaroori: The Urdu word zaroori means necessary, essential, or required. It expresses something that must happen or exist, often with a sense of inevitability or importance. Unlike the English word "necessary," zaroori carries emotional weight and philosophical depth, frequently appearing in poetry and song lyrics to convey fate or destiny. Differs from "zarurat," which means need or necessity as a condition, zaroori emphasizes the absolute requirement itself. In literary contexts, poets

1 / 3: zaroori

ye zaroori hai ki aankhon ka bharam qaaem rahe

neend rakho ya na rakho

khwaab meyaari rakho

it is essential to preserve

the illusion of the eyes

whether you sleep or not

make sure your dreams are top class

Rahat Indori (4)

zaroori (3)

necessary, essential

aankhon (m) (12)

eyes

bharam (m) (2)

doubt

qaaem (m) (2)

established, enduring

rahe (20)

remain

neend (f) (5)

sleep

khwaab (m) (15)

dream

meyaari (f) (1)

high quality

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

2 / 3: zaroori

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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3 / 3: zaroori

nazar mein duur talak raahguzar zaroori hai

kisi bhi samt ho

lekin safar zaroori hai

it is important to have a path

that stretches far in sight

no matter which direction

the journey is a must

Obaidur Rahman (1)

nazar (f) (32)

perspective, sight

duur (7)

distant, far away

talak (m) (4)

till

raahguzar (m) (5)

path

zaroori (3)

necessary, essential

samt (m) (2)

direction, way

safar (m) (24)

journey, travel

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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