Chashma means spring—a quiet source where life begins, hidden beneath the surface until it chooses to rise. It is not loud like a storm, but steady like hope. In Urdu poetry, chashma becomes a symbol of purity, emotional release, and quiet resilience. It is the moment the heart overflows, the tear before it falls, the breath before a beginning. A chashma doesn’t just quench—it reveals. It reminds us that from the deepest stillness, something sacred can flow.

In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the gentle path of chashma through verses that speak of renewal, longing, and the beauty of emergence. Join us as we explore how poetry captures the grace of what quietly begins, yet never truly ends.

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Nagpur Police have filed sedition charges against Pushpa Sathidar — wife of late Ambedkarite activist and actor Vira Sathidar, and two unnamed individuals for the recital of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poem Hum Dekhenge at Vira’s annual memorial on 13 May. But what is it about this poem that repeatedly stirs controversy? What history shaped its creation, and why does it still resonate and rattle - decades later? In this episode of Urdunama, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed unpacks the verses of Hum Dekhenge and explores the enduring power of Faiz’s words.

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Dariya means river—a vast, flowing force that carries more than just water. It carries time, memory, silence, and song. A dariya can be gentle or wild, still or storming, but it always moves forward—like longing, like grief, like life itself. In Urdu poetry, dariya becomes a metaphor for emotions too deep for words, for generosity without end, and for the quiet strength it takes to keep flowing, no matter the weight it bears.

In this episode of Urdunama, we wade through the poetic depths of Dariya, exploring how poets have turned rivers into mirrors of the soul. Join us as we trace its current through verses that speak of love, loss, vastness, and the beauty of surrender.

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Aab means water, but in Urdu, it means so much more. It is life in motion, purity that flows, the quiet resilience of a stream shaping stone. Aab is not just liquid, it is legacy. It reflects the sky, carries the weight of time, and remembers every path it has carved. In poetry, aab becomes a symbol of honour, emotion, and endless movement, of tears unshed and rivers unspoken. It quenches not just thirst, but longing.

In this episode of Urdunama, we follow the currents of aab through the verses of poets who’ve seen water as witness, healer, and metaphor. Join us as we explore how something so fluid holds the deepest truths.

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Amn means peace—a soft hush after the storm, a breath that finally lands, a silence that doesn’t weigh heavy but heals. It is the stillness between heartbeats, the warmth in a world often too cold. Amn doesn’t demand attention; it settles gently, quietly shifting the shape of things. It is both a personal refuge and a collective longing—a space where conflict ceases and compassion begins. In a world carved by noise and unrest, amn becomes the poetry of presence, of healing, of hope.

In this episode of Urdunama, we trace the essence of amn through the verses of poets who’ve written about peace—not just as absence of war, but as presence of understanding, softness, and unity. Join us as we listen closely to the language of calm, and the dreams it dares to hold.

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Saraab means mirage—a vision shimmering in the distance, beautiful but unreachable. It is the illusion that pulls us forward, even when the heart knows it may vanish. Saraab is the hope we chase in the heat of longing, the dream dressed as truth, the promise that disappears when held too tightly. Yet within every saraab lies a story—of desire, of pursuit, of learning to let go. It teaches us that not everything we see is meant to be found, and not every journey leads where we thought it would.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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Khayal means thought—a fleeting whisper of the mind, soft as mist, yet powerful enough to stir oceans within. It is where memory meets imagination, where reality bends gently into reverie. Khayal doesn’t follow rules; it flows, drifts, pauses, and returns when you least expect it. It is the beginning of poetry, the seed of longing, the silence between words. In khayal, we find not just what we think—but who we are when we dare to feel.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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Vahm means illusion, a flicker of doubt that blurs the line between what is and what we imagine. It is the shadow that dances just outside certainty, the echo of a thought that may never be real—but feels all too true. Vahm doesn’t arrive with answers; it tiptoes in with questions, unsettling and soft. It weaves stories out of silence, painting fears where there may be none. Yet within vahm lies the delicate beauty of perception—the way we see, feel, and sometimes misread the world.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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Sabaq means lesson. Like ink etched into memory, sabaq symbolizes the turning point between who we were and who we are becoming. It is the quiet reckoning after chaos, the clarity that follows confusion, and the inner voice that whispers truth when the noise fades. Sabaq doesn't shout—it stays, lingers, and shapes us. Wherever sabaq settles, perspective blooms, and from reflection, new directions emerge.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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Sabza refers to greenery, but metaphorically, it signifies renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings.

Like the first sprout breaking through barren soil, sabza symbolizes the quiet resilience of life and the promise of change. It is the breath of new dawns, the gentle unfolding of possibilities, and the unyielding spirit of growth. Wherever sabza breathes, new stories take root, nurtured by the past yet destined for the future.

In this episode of Urdunama, we take you on a journey of revival through the words of poets and their timeless verses, exploring how poetry breathes new life into emotions, memories, and dreams.

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