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1 Urdu couplets and shers with basta

basta(m): bundle

Description of basta: Basta is an Italian exclamation derived from the third-person singular of the verb "bastare," meaning "to be enough" or "to suffice," used impersonally to demand that something stop or that a limit has been reached. Unlike mere suggestions like "enough," it carries a forceful tone of exasperation, often shouted to halt noise, arguments, or actions immediately. Differs from polite refusals such as "that's all" by imposing an abrupt end, as

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aqaa’ed vahm hai mazhabkhayaal-e-khaam hai saaqi

azal se zehn-e-insaan

basta-e-auhaam hai saaqi

religion but a fanciful belief

a string of delusions

forever the human mind has been

hostage to a bundle of superstitions

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vahm (m) (2)

illusion, suspicion, fear

mazhab (m) (5)

religion

khayaal (m) (15)

thoughts

saaqi (f) (10)

wine-pourer, bartender

azal (m) (3)

eternity, from beginning

zehn (m) (4)

mind

insaan (m) (12)

human

basta (m) (1)

bundle

auhaam (m) (1)

superstition

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