Published by Hachette, on Amazon.in and in bookstores across India.

This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

1 Urdu couplets and shers with saathi

saathi(m): friend

Description of saathi: Saathi is an Urdu word meaning companion, partner, or close friend, often denoting a trusted ally in life's journey. Unlike mere acquaintances, it implies deep emotional bonds and mutual support through trials. Differs from formal titles like dost, as saathi evokes lifelong solidarity. In poetry, it symbolizes eternal love, as in Naushad's "Mere Jeevan Saathi" from the film.

1 / 1: saathi

waqt ki aandhi mein bhi roshni ka diya jalaata raha

mera qalam mera saathi

mera humraaz banta raha

even during the storms of time

i kept lighting the lamp of brightness

my pen remained my friend,

my confidant all through

Zehra Nigaah (5)

waqt (m) (20)

time

qalam (m) (3)

pen

aandhi (f) (1)

storm

roshni (f) (5)

light, brightness

saathi (m) (1)

friend

humraaz (m) (1)

companion, confidant

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

3.9K

Featured Themes

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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.

Quick Links

saathi(m): friend

Featured Shaayars

See All Shaayars

Featured Themes