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1 Urdu couplets and shers with rasan

rasan(m): noose

Description of rasan: Rasan is an Urdu word meaning a strong, coarse rope typically made from twisted fibers like date palm or hemp, used for binding or tethering animals. Unlike finer threads or cords, it emphasizes durability and thickness for heavy-duty tasks. Differs from modern synthetic ropes by its natural, biodegradable composition rooted in traditional rural life. In Urdu poetry, rasan often symbolizes unbreakable bonds or life's enduring struggles.

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vasvase dil mein na rakh khauf-e-rasan le ke na chal

azm-e-manzil hai to

humraah thakan le ke na chal

don't harbor doubts in your heart

do not carry the fear of the noose

if your aim is the destination

don’t drag fatigue along with you

Abrar Kiratpuri (1)

vasvase (m) (1)

doubts, evil whispers

khauf (m) (3)

fear, terror

rasan (m) (1)

noose

azm (m) (1)

resolve

manzil (f) (24)

goal, destination

humraah (m) (1)

companion

thakan (m) (1)

fatigue

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

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