For centuries, Urdu poetry has served as a mirror reflecting not just society’s emotions but also its concerns. Amidst verses of love and longing, a powerful thread pulses through – a deep-seated understanding of the delicate balance between health and wellbeing. This wisdom often condenses into the potent form of two-line shayaris, packing profound insights into concise gems.
Urdu Poetry about Good Medical Health
davaa se faa.eda maqsuud thaa hii kab ki faqat
davaa ke shauq me.n sehat tabaah kii mai.n ne
JAUN ELIYA
jii rahaa huu.n maut kii ummiid me.n
mar hii jaa.uu.ngaa jo sehhat ho ga.ii
KHWAJA AZIZ-UL-HASAN MAJZUUB
ruuh ko rog mohabbat kaa lagaa detii hai.n
sehat-e-dil jo ataa kartii hai.n biimaar aa.nkhe.n
ALI SARDAR JAFRI
kis qadar terii du.aa.o.n me.n asar thaa ai dost
ho gayaa huu.n mai.n sehat-yaab davaa se pahle
DANISH FARAHI
Status Shayari about Achi Sehat
ba-zaahir sehat achchhii hai jo biimaarii ziyaada hai
isii KHaatir bu.Dhaape me.n havas-kaarii ziyaada hai
ZAFAR IQBAL
jo aap aa.e.n pa.e ayaadat yaqii.n hai ho jaa.e mujh ko sehat
magar baraa-e-KHudaa ye zahmat kabhii gavaara na kiijiyegaa
HABEEB MOOSAVI
jis kii sehat ke liye aap du.aa.e.n maa.nge.n
aise biimaar ko bhii maut kabhi.n aa.ii hai
BISMIL ALLAHABADI
ko.ii bhii shaKHs sehat-mand kyaa nazar aa.e
munaafarat kaa sabaq aam kar diyaa sab ne
ZAFAR IQBAL ZAFAR
kuchh to yuu.n bhii thaa sehat se faasla rakhte the ham
aur kuchh is shahr kii aab-o-havaa achchhii na thii
SHAKEEL AZMI
na sehat banegii na taaqat milegii
davaa me.n Gizaa me.n milaavaT bahut hai
NAZEER NADIR
Two Lines Poetry on Illness and Diseases
One such gem, attributed to Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, speaks of the intrinsic link between physical and mental health: “Tan sehat na ho to jaane man ki beemari kya hai, har dard ki dawa hai khushi le jaake dil mein basaa lo” (When the body is not well, how can one know the illness of the mind? The cure for every pain is to bring joy and settle it in the heart). This sentiment echoes the World Health Organization’s definition of health, encompassing not just the absence of disease but also “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.”
Beyond individual experience, Urdu shayari reflects upon the collective struggle against disease. Mir Taqi Mir’s poignantly simple verse, “Waba ke gher mein har ik shama bujh gayi, har ik chashma hai aansuon se bhar gaya” (In the house of plague, every candle has dimmed, every well brimmed with tears), evokes the devastation of epidemics throughout history. Yet, even in the face of such darkness, hope flickers. Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s defiant “Ye zindagi ki jang hai har pal jahaad hai, har ghoont mein zindagi ka nasha chadha hai” (This life is a battle, every moment a struggle, every drop infused with the intoxication of life) highlights the human spirit’s resilience in conquering illness.
Ghazal on Tandurusti
The shayaris on health encompass not just physical ailments but also emotional well-being. Munir Niazi’s melancholic observation, “Kisi ke dil mein chhup ke dard ko samajh na paana, ye kisi se kam nahi kisi marz mein chhua hona” (Not to understand the pain hidden in someone’s heart, is no less than being touched by any disease), underscores the importance of empathy and emotional connection in promoting holistic health. Conversely, Parveen Shakir’s powerful lines, “Khud ko apni ghoom mein dhuundhne lage hain hum, khud ko apni khushiyon mein kho diya tha kabhi” (We have begun searching for ourselves in our darkness, when we had once lost ourselves in our joys), remind us of the active role we play in maintaining our own mental and emotional well-being.
Conclusion
These two-line shayaris, mere glimpses into the vast treasury of Urdu poetry, resonate across generations and borders. They remind us that health, in its myriad facets, is a constant companion on life’s journey. Whether celebrating moments of well-being or navigating the shadows of illness, Urdu poetry offers solace, reflection, and perhaps, most importantly, the wisdom to face every challenge with a heart full of hope and the unwavering will to live.