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3 Urdu couplets and shers with shaayari

shaayari(f): poetry

Description of shaayari: Shaayari is a form of Urdu poetry known for its concise, rhythmic expression of emotions like love, melancholy, or philosophy, often in couplets called sher. Unlike lengthy narratives such as epics, it captures profound sentiments in brief, evocative lines. Differs from prose by prioritizing musicality, rhyme, and metaphor over straightforward storytelling. In literature, it shines in mushairas, where poets recite pieces like "Seene mein jalan, aankhon mein toofan sa kyun

1 / 3: shaayari

suna hai us ko bhi hai sher-o-shaayari se shaghaf

so hum bhi mojaaze apne

hunar ke dekhte hain

i hear that she is also

fond of couplets and poetry

so let me try impressing her

with the magic of my poetic skills

Ahmad Faraz (21)

suna (9)

hear

sher (m) (7)

couplet, poem

shaayari (f) (3)

poetry

shaghaf (m) (1)

enthusiasm, zeal

mojaaze (m) (1)

miracles

hunar (m) (5)

skill, art

dekhte (5)

to see

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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2 / 3: shaayari

tujhe kaun jaanta tha meri dosti se pahle

tera husn kuchh naheen tha

meri shaayari se pahle

who knew of you

before my friendship

and your beauty was nothing

before my poetry

Anonymous

husn (m) (19)

beauty

dosti (f) (4)

friendship

shaayari (f) (3)

poetry

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

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3 / 3: shaayari

khush aa gayi hai jahaan ko qalandari meri

vagarna sher mera kya hai

shaayari kya hai

my ecstastic wanderings

brought joy to the world

if not, what is my poem,

of what worth is my poetry

Nooh Narvi (3)

khush (9)

happy

jahaan (m) (16)

world, universe

qalandari (f) (1)

spiritual non-conformity

vagarna (m) (2)

otherwise

sher (m) (7)

couplet, poem

shaayari (f) (3)

poetry

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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Featured Themes

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Miscellany (44)

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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