2 Urdu couplets and shers with lahja
lahja(m): manner, tone
Description of lahja: Lahja is an Urdu word meaning a gift or present given freely without expectation of return. Unlike hedia , which often implies a formal or ceremonial offering, lahja conveys a casual or affectionate token. It differs from tohfah , typically denoting a luxurious or special souvenir. In Urdu poetry, lahja symbolizes divine blessings, as in verses praising love's unexpected endowments.
1 / 2: lahja
woh shakhs lahja
bahut dil-nasheen rakhta tha
the promises were false
yet, i believed in them
that person possessed
a voice so enchanting
ghalat (3)
wrong, mistake
faith, belief
person, individual
manner, tone
dil-nasheen (1)
captivating, enchanting
Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)
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2 / 2: lahja
mera lahja bhi tere saath
badal sakta hai
change the manner
of your speech, or else
i will be compelled to
change my tone as well
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