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2 Urdu couplets and shers with moD

moD(m): turn in the path, corner

Description of moD: MoD refers to a turn or change in direction. Unlike rasta, which is a path, moD emphasizes transition. Differs from mor by being colloquial. In Urdu writing, moD symbolizes turning points, sudden changes, or shifts in destiny.

1 / 2: moD

dekhoge to har moD pe mil jaayengi laashen

DhoonDoge to is shahr mein

qaatil na milega

if you look, at every turn,

you will find dead bodies

but, if you search in this city,

you will find no murderers

Malikzaada Manzoor Ahmad (1)

moD (m) (2)

turn in the path, corner

laashen (f) (1)

deadbodies

shahr (m) (13)

city

qaatil (m) (10)

murderer, assassin

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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2 / 2: moD

log har moD pe ruk ruk ke sambhalte kyun hain

itna Darte hain to phir

ghar se nikalte kyun hain

why do people pause and hesitate

at every turn?

if they are so scared

why do they even leave home?

Rahat Indori (4)

moD (m) (2)

turn in the path, corner

sambhalte (m) (1)

balance, correct

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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