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1 Urdu couplets and shers with baahon

baahon(m): arms

Description of baahon: Baahon is an Urdu word meaning "arms" or "embrace," often evoking the protective hold of a lover's limbs in romantic contexts. Unlike mere physical limbs like haath , it conveys the full encircling warmth of both arms together. Differs from god mein , as it emphasizes upper-body intimacy over lap-based comfort. In poetry, like ghazals, it appears in lines such as "baahon mein bhar lo," symbolizing ultimate surrender to love.

1 / 1: baahon

ulfat ki nayi manzil pe chala baahein Daal ke baahon mein

dil toDne waale, dekh ke chal

hum bhi to paDe hain raahon mein

treading the path of a new romance

entwined in the arms of someone new

oh breaker of hearts, walk with care

i lie, broken, along the road you take

Qateel Shifai (1)

ulfat (f) (7)

love, friendship, affection

nayi (5)

new

manzil (f) (24)

goal, destination

baahon (m) (1)

arms

dil (m) (109)

heart

chal (5)

moving, walking

raahon (m) (2)

streets, path

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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