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5 Urdu couplets and shers with roshni

roshni(f): light, brightness

Description of roshni: Roshni is a word of Persian origin meaning light, brightness, or illumination. Derived from the Persian word "roshan," it represents the glowing radiance that illuminates one's path. Unlike English words for light that often carry purely physical connotations, roshni encompasses both literal and metaphorical brightness. Differs from similar terms by emphasizing warmth and clarity rather than mere absence of darkness. In Urdu and Hindi poetry, roshni frequently symbolizes hope, guidance,

1 / 5: roshni

zulmaton mein roshni ki justuju karte raho

zindagi bhar zindagi ki

justuju karte raho

in deep darkness,

keep looking for light

all through life,

keep looking for life

Anwar Sabri (1)

zulmaton (m) (1)

darkness

roshni (f) (5)

light, brightness

justuju (5)

search, quest

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (132)

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2 / 5: roshni

muddatein huyi ab to jal ke aashiyaan apna

aaj tak ye aalam hai

roshni se Darta huun

it has been ages since

my home burned down

and, to this day

i fear the glow of light

Qamar Jalalvi (5)

muddatein (f) (1)

ages, long period

jal (m) (4)

burn

aashiyaan (f) (3)

home

aalam (m) (9)

world, state

roshni (f) (5)

light, brightness

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

3 / 5: roshni

waqt ki aandhi mein bhi roshni ka diya jalaata raha

mera qalam mera saathi

mera humraaz banta raha

even during the storms of time

i kept lighting the lamp of brightness

my pen remained my friend,

my confidant all through

Zehra Nigaah (5)

waqt (m) (20)

time

qalam (m) (3)

pen

aandhi (f) (1)

storm

roshni (f) (5)

light, brightness

saathi (m) (1)

friend

humraaz (m) (1)

companion, confidant

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

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4 / 5: roshni

ye roshni tere kamre mein khud nahi aayi

shama ka jism pighalne

ke baad aayi

this light hasn’t come into

your room all by itself

it has come after burning

the body of a candle

Indira Varma (1)

roshni (f) (5)

light, brightness

khud (24)

myself

shama (m) (5)

lamp, candle, wax

jism (m) (6)

body

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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5 / 5: roshni

ab hawayein hi karengi roshni ka faisla

jis diye mein jaan hogi

woh diya rah jaayega

now the winds decide

the fate of the light

the lamps that are strong

will remain lit

Mahshar Badayuni (1)

roshni (f) (5)

light, brightness

jaan (m) (17)

life, strength / beloved

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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Featured Themes

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

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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