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3 Urdu couplets and shers with naaseh

naaseh(m): preacher, priest

Description of naaseh: Naaseh is a Hebrew word from the biblical phrase "na'aseh ve-nishma" , meaning "we will do," signifying the Jewish people's commitment to perform God's commandments before fully understanding them. Unlike mere intellectual assent, it prioritizes action as the foundation for spiritual growth and Torah observance. Differs from "nishma" , as naaseh places deeds first to anchor values and wisdom. In poetic midrashic usage, it crowns Israel as God's children, vanquishing

1 / 3: naaseh

faayda kya hai naseehat se phire ho, naaseh

hum samajhne ke naheen

laakh tu samjhaaye hamein

of what use are your sermons,

oh priest and preacher

i am not one to understand

even if explained a million times

Asifud Daula (6)

faayda (m) (1)

use, value, benefit

naseehat (f) (3)

advice, counsel

phire (m) (2)

roam

naaseh (m) (3)

preacher, priest

samajhne (2)

to understand

laakh (m) (5)

hundred thousand

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

2 / 3: naaseh

mohabbat ko samajhna hai to naaseh khud mohabbat kar

kinaare se kabhi

andaaza-e-toofan nahi hota

to understand love

you should first fall in love

from the shore, how can you

ever get a sense of the storm

Khumar Barabankvi (6)

mohabbat (f) (41)

love

samajhna (2)

to understand

naaseh (m) (3)

preacher, priest

khud (24)

myself

kinaare (m) (2)

shore

kabhi (26)

on occasion

andaaza (m) (2)

estimate, approximation

toofan (m) (9)

storm, cyclone

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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3 / 3: naaseh

tere har mashware ko,ai naaseh

aaj phir

yaad-e-yaar le Doobi

every shred of advice

you gave, o preacher

again today, got drowned

by the memory of my beloved

Khumar Barabankvi (6)

mashware (1)

advice

naaseh (m) (3)

preacher, priest

yaad (m) (35)

memory, remember

yaar (m) (19)

friend, beloved

doobi (1)

drowned

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

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Featured Themes

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

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.

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