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2 Urdu couplets and shers with nizaam

nizaam(m): order, system

Description of nizaam: Nizaam is an Urdu word of Arabic origin meaning "order," "system," "arrangement," or "regulation," often denoting structured governance or discipline. Unlike chaotic or informal setups, it implies a deliberate and hierarchical framework for society or military. Differs from mere "rule" by emphasizing comprehensive organization, as in the historical Nizam army reforms under Ottoman sultans. In Urdu poetry, it evokes cosmic harmony, like divine order in Ghalib's ghazals.

1 / 2: nizaam

bahut qareeb hai 'muztar'woh zindagi ka nizaam

nazar na aayega jab

koi bismil-o-qaatil

it is very near, muztar,

that system and order of life

when you will not see

any murderers or victims

Muztar Haidri (1)
zindagi (f) (43)

life

qareeb (4)

near, close

nizaam (m) (2)

order, system

nazar (f) (35)

perspective, sight

bismil (3)

injured, victim, slain

qaatil (m) (10)

murderer, assassin

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2 / 2: nizaam

agar yahi hai nizaam-e-hasti

to zindagi ko salaam apna

no gathering my own, no wine-pourer mine

no flask my own, no wine glass either

if this is the order of existence

oh life, to you my regards

bazm (m) (13)

assembly, gathering

saaqi (f) (12)

wine-pourer, bartender

sheesha (m) (4)

glass, mirror

jaam (m) (12)

wine cup, goblet

nizaam (m) (2)

order, system

hasti (f) (4)

life, existence, being

zindagi (f) (43)

life

salaam (m) (6)

greeting, farewell

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