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4 Urdu couplets and shers with kayenaat

kayenaat(f): universe

Description of kayenaat: Kayenaat is an Urdu word meaning the universe or cosmos, encompassing all creation from stars to earthly existence. Unlike mundane terms for the world, it evokes boundless expanse and divine order. Differs from 'duniya,' which denotes the earthly realm, by including celestial infinities. In poetry, lovers call each other "kayenaat," symbolizing an all-encompassing eternal bond.

1 / 4: kayenaat

unhen dikhaayi naheen deta mustahiq koyi

jo kayenaat ke daulat

dabaa ke baiThe hain

they don't see anyone

as deserving

those who sit hoarding

the world's wealth

Sharar Naqvi (1)

mustahiq (m) (3)

worthy, deserving

kayenaat (f) (4)

universe

daulat (f) (2)

riches, treasure

dabaa (2)

bury, suppress

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

2 / 4: kayenaat

fareb-e-nazar hai sukoon-o-sabaat

taDapta hai

har zarra-e-kayenaat

this peace and permanence

are but a deception and illusion

every atom of the universe

is endlessly pulsating

Mohammad Iqbal (28)

fareb (m) (4)

trick, deceit

nazar (f) (32)

perspective, sight

sukoon (m) (6)

comfort, peace

sabaat (f) (1)

permanence, durability

taDapta (2)

pulsate

zarra (m) (1)

atom, particle

kayenaat (f) (4)

universe

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (50)

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3 / 4: kayenaat

pa ke ik tera tabassum muskuraayi kayenaat

jhoom uTTha vo bhi

dil jeene jo bezaar tha

just one smile from you…

the whole world rejoiced

those hearts, weary of living,

sprung to life to celebrate

JaiKrishn Chaudhry Habeeb (6)

tabassum (m) (4)

smile

muskuraayi (1)

smiled

kayenaat (f) (4)

universe

jhoom (m) (2)

sway, dance

bezaar (m) (1)

weary, dejected

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (50)

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4 / 4: kayenaat

takhleeq-e-kayenaat ke dilchasp jurm par

hansta to hoga aap bhi

yazdaan...kabhi kabhi

on the fascinating crime of

the creation of the universe

you too, oh god, must be

laughing...once in a while

Abdul Hamid Adam (12)

takhleeq (m) (1)

creation

kayenaat (f) (4)

universe

dilchasp (m) (1)

interesting, fascinating

jurm (m) (4)

crime

par (m) (18)

wings, feathers / upon

hansta (2)

smiling, laughing

aap (12)

respectful 'you'

kabhi (26)

on occasion

106

Featured Themes

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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