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4 Urdu couplets and shers with mizaaj

mizaaj(m): temperament, disposition

Description of mizaaj: 'Mizaaj' is an Urdu word denoting temperament, mood, or disposition, often reflecting a person's emotional state or natural inclination. Unlike transient emotions that shift rapidly, mizaaj implies a more enduring characteristic. Differs from 'humour' in Western medicine, as it aligns with Unani concepts of bodily fluids influencing personality. In Urdu poetry, it evokes the soul's subtle vibes, as in verses capturing love's lingering mood.

1 / 4: mizaaj

dil ke maamle mein mujhe dakhl kuchh nahin

is ke mizaaj mein

jidhar aaye udhar rahe

in matters of the heart

i have no say

wherever it wants

it’s inclined to stay

Lala Madhav Ram Jauhar (7)

dil (m) (111)

heart

maamle (m) (1)

matters

dakhl (m) (1)

involvement, interference

mizaaj (m) (4)

temperament, disposition

udhar (3)

there

rahe (21)

remain

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

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2 / 4: mizaaj

hum na maanenge khamoshi hai tamanna ka mizaaj

haan bhari bazm mein

woh bol na paayi hogi

i do not concede silence is

the temperament of desire

yes, maybe she couldn’t

speak out in a crowded gathering

Kalidas Gupta Raza (1)

bazm (m) (12)

assembly, gathering

tamanna (m) (13)

wish, desire

khamoshi (f) (2)

silence

mizaaj (m) (4)

temperament, disposition

bhari (4)

filled

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

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3 / 4: mizaaj

phir mere aankh ho gaye namnaak

phir kisi ne

mizaaj poocha hai

my eyes welled up

again in tears

when someone

inquired about my well-being

Asrarul Haq Majaz (6)

aankh (m) (11)

eyes, eye

namnaak (1)

tearful, moist, salty

mizaaj (m) (4)

temperament, disposition

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

4 / 4: mizaaj

poochh lete woh bas mizaaj mera

kitna aasaan tha

ilaaj mera

if only they had asked

how i am doing

how easy would

my cure have been

Fahmi Badayuni (3)

mizaaj (m) (4)

temperament, disposition

aasaan (5)

easy

ilaaj (m) (5)

cure, treatment

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

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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