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1 Urdu couplets and shers with puraana

puraana: old

Description of puraana: The Urdu word puraana means old or ancient, derived from Sanskrit origins. It describes something that belongs to a bygone era or has existed for a long time. Unlike modern or contemporary terms, puraana emphasizes historical depth and traditional significance. Differs from simply "past," puraana carries connotations of cultural heritage and timelessness. In literary and poetic usage, the word evokes nostalgia and reverence for ancient wisdom and traditions.

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naye sire se chalokoyi ahd karte hain

wafaa jafaa ka

puraana hisaab rahne do

let us start anew

let us make new vows

leave the old accounts

of faith and betrayal alone

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sire (m) (1)

beginning, starting point

ahd (m) (3)

vow, promise

wafaa (m) (5)

faithfulness

jafaa (m) (4)

injustice, cruelty

puraana (1)

old

hisaab (m) (3)

count, account

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