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3 Urdu couplets and shers with mehmaan

mehmaan(m): guest

Description of mehmaan: Mehmaan is an Urdu word meaning guest, referring to someone invited to visit or stay in another's home or establishment. The term carries cultural significance in South Asian hospitality traditions, where guests are traditionally treated with great respect and warmth. Unlike the English word "guest," mehmaan encompasses deeper connotations of honor and social obligation within the host-guest relationship. Differs from casual visitors, as mehmaan implies a formal invitation and expected

1 / 3: mehmaan

bahut se log thay mehmaan mere ghar lekin

woh jaantaa thaa ki

hai ehtimaam kis ke liye

my home hosted

many guests that day

yet, (s)he knew for whom

the preparations were truly made

Parveen Shakir (17)

log (m) (11)

people

mehmaan (m) (3)

guest

ehtimaam (m) (1)

management, supervision

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

2 / 3: mehmaan

muddat huyi hai yaar ko mehmaan kiye huye

josh-e-qadah se

bazm charaaghaan kiye huye

it has been a while since

i had my friend as a guest

with the gathering all lit up by

the vigor and zeal of wine

Mirza Ghalib (63)

muddat (f) (5)

period, duration

yaar (19)

friend, beloved

mehmaan (m) (3)

guest

qadah (m) (1)

cup of wine

bazm (m) (12)

assembly, gathering

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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3 / 3: mehmaan

koi dam ka mehmaan hoon aye ahl-e-mehfil

charaagh-e-sahar hoon

bujha chaahataa hoon

i am a guest for a few moments

oh, companions of the gathering

i am the lamp at dawn

and i wish to fade away

Mohammad Iqbal (28)

dam (m) (10)

moment, breath, presence

mehmaan (m) (3)

guest

ahl (m) (4)

people

mehfil (f) (17)

gathering, concert

charaagh (m) (15)

lamp, light, flame

sahar (f) (8)

dawn

bujha (3)

extinguish, snuff out

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (132)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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Nature, World & Universe (50)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

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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