In the tapestry of Urdu poetry, the theme of filial love, particularly the poetic celebration of sons, is woven with threads of emotion and resonance. Across the ages, poets have penned 2-line Urdu poetry on sons, encapsulating profound sentiments within the brevity of verses. Ghalib, the maestro of Urdu Shayari, immortalized the theme with verses that echo through time, capturing the essence of a father’s pride and affection for his son. In his collection “Diwan-e-Ghalib,” readers delve into the intricacies of father-son relationships through the lens of his eloquent verses.
Best Urdu Poetry about Son
faisle lamhaat ke naslo.n pe bhaarii ho ga.e
baap haakim thaa magar beTe bhikaarii ho ga.e
RAHAT INDORI
thakii hu.ii maamtaa kii qiimat lagaa rahe hai.n
amiir beTe du.aa kii qiimat lagaa rahe hai.n
MERAJ FAIZABADI
KHud ko kitnaa chhoTaa karnaa pa.Dtaa hai
beTe se samjhauta karnaa pa.Dtaa hai
NAWAZ DEOBANDI
ham bhii tire beTe hai.n zaraa dekh hame.n bhii
ai KHaak-e-vatan tujh se shikaayat nahii.n karte
KHURSHEED AKBAR
tere karam se yaa-rab sab ko apnii apnii muraad mile
jis ne hamaaraa dil to.Daa hai us ko bhii beTaa denaa
RAIS FAROGH
Two Line Urdu Shayari about Beta
beTaa basaa bides me.n daulat ke Dher par
lekin vo buu.Dhe baap kii laaThii na ban sakaa
AJAY SAHAAB
mirii umr-e-ravaa.n ke saath ye bhii ba.Dhtaa jaataa hai
miraa beTaa mirii aa.nkho.n kii biinaa.ii se behtar hai
NASEEM NIKHAT
apaahij baap ko beTaa akelaa chho.D jaataa hai
musiibat me.n to aksar saath saaya chho.D jaataa hai
LAXMAN SHARMA VAHID
bhaa.ii badal gayaa kabhii beTaa badal gayaa
aayaa jo vaqt KHuun kaa rishta badal gayaa
NIYAZ SULTANPURI
mai.n apne bachpane me.n chhuu na paayaa jin khilauno.n ko
unhii ke vaaste ab meraa beTaa bhii machaltaa hai
TANVEER SIPRA
Hindi Kavita on Beta / Son
Delving into the rich tapestry of Urdu literature, we find that the tradition of expressing paternal emotions through poetry has seamlessly transitioned into contemporary times. Modern poets like Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Ahmed Faraz have skillfully crafted verses that resonate with the complexities of the father-son dynamic. Faiz’s “Nisar Mein Teri Galiyon Pe Aye Watan Ke Jahan” and Faraz’s poignant lines in “Betiyan” not only showcase their literary prowess but also unveil the profound emotional connections between fathers and sons in the modern era.
Turning the pages to Hindi literature, we discover the poetic gems of the likes of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, whose sonorous words in “Madhushala” extend a universal embrace to sons, encapsulating paternal aspirations and blessings. Contemporary poets, inspired by the enduring spirit of Urdu poetry, continue to contribute to the genre. Their new Urdu ashaar on sons weave tales of love, dreams, and the timeless bond between fathers and their cherished betas, carrying forward the tradition of expressing paternal emotions in the ever-evolving canvas of Urdu Shayari.
