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2 Urdu couplets and shers with samajhne

samajhne: to understand

Description of samajhne: The Urdu word samajhne means to understand, comprehend, or grasp the meaning of something. It derives from the verb samajhna, functioning as an infinitive form that expresses the action of acquiring knowledge or clarity about a concept, situation, or person's intent. Unlike simple recognition, samajhne involves deeper cognitive engagement and interpretation. Differs from mere hearing or listening, samajhne requires active mental processing to extract meaning. In Urdu poetry and literature,

1 / 2: samajhne

ik muamma hai samajhne ka na samjhaane ka

zindagi kaahe ko hai

khwaab hai deewaane ka

it is a puzzle, neither to

understand or to explain

what's the point of life?

it is but a madman's dream

Fani Badayuni (5)

muamma (m) (1)

puzzle, riddle

samajhne (2)

to understand

samjhaane (1)

to explain, clarify

zindagi (f) (41)

life

khwaab (m) (15)

dream

deewaane (m) (3)

crazy, mad people

2 / 2: samajhne

faayda kya hai naseehat se phire ho, naaseh

hum samajhne ke naheen

laakh tu samjhaaye hamein

of what use are your sermons,

oh priest and preacher

i am not one to understand

even if explained a million times

Asifud Daula (6)

faayda (m) (1)

use, value, benefit

naseehat (f) (3)

advice, counsel

phire (m) (2)

roam

naaseh (m) (3)

preacher, priest

samajhne (2)

to understand

laakh (m) (6)

hundred thousand

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