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2 Urdu couplets and shers with samandar

samandar(m): ocean

Description of samandar: Samandar is an Urdu word meaning "ocean" or "sea," referring to a vast body of saltwater. Unlike rivers or lakes, it evokes boundless expanses that connect continents and influence global climates. Differs from darya, which specifically denotes a river, by implying immense depth and mystery. In Urdu poetry, samandar symbolizes overwhelming love or emotion, as in verses depicting hearts drowning in its depths.

1 / 2: samandar

tum samandar ki rifaaqat pe bharosa na karo

tishnagi lab pe sajaaye hue

mar jaaoge

don’t place your faith and rely

rely on the kindness of the ocean

you will die with your lips

decorated by thirst

Anonymous

samandar (m) (2)

ocean

rifaaqat (f) (2)

companionship, love

bharosa (m) (2)

confidence, reliance

tishnagi (f) (3)

thirst

lab (m) (19)

lip, lips

sajaaye (2)

decorate, adorn

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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2 / 2: samandar

keh raha hai shor-e-dariyaa se samandar ka sakooth

jis mein jitna zarf hai

utna hi wo khaamosh hai

the calm of the ocean says

to the noise of the river

(s)he that can contain a lot

remains that silent

Abdul Hamid Adam (12)

shor (m) (2)

noise, clamor

dariyaa (m) (14)

river

samandar (m) (2)

ocean

sakooth (m) (1)

calm

zarf (m) (1)

contain, fortitude

khaamosh (3)

silent, silence

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Miscellany (44)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

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Nature, World & Universe (50)

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