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4 Urdu couplets and shers with chaandni

chaandni(f): moonlight

Description of chaandni: The Urdu word chaandni translates to "moonlight" or "light of the moon." Unlike ordinary darkness, chaandni creates a soft, ethereal illumination that transforms the night into something romantic and poetic. Differs from sunlight in its gentle, silvery quality that inspires contemplation and emotional depth. In Urdu literature and poetry, chaandni symbolizes romance, longing, and the beauty of nocturnal moments, frequently appearing in classical verses and modern songs to evoke intimate

1 / 4: chaandni

ye kis zohra-jabeen ki anjuman mein aamad aamad hai

bichhaaya hai qamar ne

chaandni ka farsh mehfil mein

whose radiant, beautiful face

has arrived in this get-together

the moon has spread a carpet

of moonlight in this gathering

Syed Yusuf Ali Khan Nazim (1)

jabeen (m) (3)

forehead, face

anjuman (m) (5)

gathering, assembly

aamad (f) (2)

arrival

bichhaaya (m) (1)

spread

qamar (m) (2)

moon

chaandni (f) (4)

moonlight

farsh (f) (1)

carpet

mehfil (f) (17)

gathering, concert

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

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2 / 4: chaandni

na itna zulm kar aye chaandni bahr-e-khuda chup ja

tujhe dekhe se yaad aata hai

mujh ko mahtaab apna

be not so cruel, o moonlight,

for god's sake, hide yourself

your glow reminds me

of my own absent moon

Nazeer Akbarabadi (9)

zulm (m) (12)

cruelty, tyranny

chaandni (f) (4)

moonlight

khuda (m) (31)

god

chup (9)

silent, quiet

yaad (m) (35)

memory, remember

mahtaab (m) (5)

moon

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

3 / 4: chaandni

woh muskura ke koi baat kar raha tha 'shumar'

aur us ke lafz bhi thay

chaandni mein bikhre hue

he was smiling and

saying something, ‘shumar’

and his words too…

were scattered with moonlight

Akhtar Shumar (3)

muskura (1)

smile

lafz (m) (5)

word, syllable

chaandni (f) (4)

moonlight

bikhre (1)

scattered, dispersed

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

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4 / 4: chaandni

na itna zulm kar ai chaandni bahr-e-khuda, chhup ja

tujhe dekhe se yaad aata hai

mujh ko mahtaab apnaa

do not be cruel, o moonlight

for god's sake, hide away

when i see you, i recall

the moon that was mine

Nazeer Akbarabadi (9)

zulm (m) (12)

cruelty, tyranny

chaandni (f) (4)

moonlight

bahr (m) (6)

sea, body of water

khuda (m) (31)

god

yaad (m) (35)

memory, remember

mahtaab (m) (5)

moon

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Featured Themes

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

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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