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1 Urdu couplets and shers with seedha

seedha(m): straight

Description of seedha: The Urdu word seedha primarily means straight, direct, or right. It functions as an adjective describing something that is correct, proper, or aligned in a straightforward manner. Unlike curved or indirect paths, seedha denotes clarity and honesty in direction or intent. Differs from its antonyms like dishonest or false, seedha embodies truthfulness and uprightness. In poetic usage, seedha evokes freedom and authenticity, representing one's genuine path without societal constraints or

1 / 1: seedha

tum zamaane ki raah se aaye

warna seedha tha

raasta dil ka

you came by

the way of the world

else, the path of the heart

is pretty straightforward

Baqi Siddiqui (2)

raah (m) (23)

street, path

warna (4)

orelse

seedha (m) (1)

straight

raasta (m) (5)

path, way, road

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