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1 Urdu couplets and shers with amaan

amaan(m): protection

Description of amaan: The Urdu word amaan derives from Arabic, meaning peace, security, protection, and tranquility. Unlike English equivalents that often emphasize physical safety alone, amaan encompasses emotional and spiritual calm. Differs from mere absence of danger, it represents a profound state of trust and inner contentment. In classical Urdu poetry, amaan appears as a metaphor for divine refuge and the soul's sanctuary from worldly turmoil.

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dayaar-e-dil na raha bazm-e-dostaan na rahi

amaan ki koi jagah

zer-e-aasmaan na rahi

the heart has lost its homeland

the fellowship of friends has vanished

no shelter left for peace

anywhere under the sky

Shahryar (11)

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dayaar (m) (4)

territory, region

dil (m) (111)

heart

bazm (m) (12)

assembly, gathering

amaan (m) (1)

protection

jagah (m) (5)

place

zer (m) (3)

under

aasmaan (m) (17)

sky

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Miscellany (44)

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