Rhythms of Zindagi: 30 Urdu Life Poems + Trans

Zindagi ik safar hai suhaana,
Yahaan kal kya ho kis ne jaana.
Life is a beautiful journey,
Who knows what will happen here tomorrow.
Kabhi dhoop kabhi chhaaon, zindagi ke rang,
Har haal mein jeena, yahi hai dhang.
Sometimes sunshine, sometimes shade, these are the colors of life,
To live in every situation, this is the way.

Zindagi naam hai, chalte jaane ka,
Har qadam pe naya, kuch seekhte jaane ka.
Life is the name of moving forward,
Of learning something new at every step.

Saanson ki maala, jab toot jaayegi,
Zindagi ki kahaani, waheen ruk jaayegi.
When the garland of breaths breaks,
The story of life will stop right there.

Zindagi ik paheli, boojho toh jaanein,
Har mod pe is ke, naye afsaane.
Life is a riddle, solve it if you can,
At its every turn, there are new tales.

Gham bhi hain zindagi mein, khushiyaan bhi yaaro,
Donon ko gale lagaao, yahi hai pyaaro.
There are sorrows in life, and joys too, friends,
Embrace both, this is what’s dear.

Zindagi ik imtihaan, har pal har ghadi,
Sabr se kaam lo, milegi fateh badi.
Life is a test, every moment, every hour,
Work with patience, you will achieve great victory.

Waqt ka dariya, behta chala jaaye,
Zindagi ke lamhe, ginta chala jaaye.
The river of time keeps flowing,
Counting the moments of life as it goes.

Zindagi zinda dili ka naam hai,
Murda dil khaak jiya karte hain.
Life is the name of being lively,
What life do the dead-hearted live? (Imam Bakhsh Nasikh)

Chhoti si zindagi, armaan bahut,
Kuch poore hue, kuch reh gaye sakht.
A short life, many desires,
Some were fulfilled, some remained intensely unfulfilled.

Zindagi ik khwaab, jab aankh khule toh kuch nahin,
Jo guzar gaya woh kal, phir aayega nahin.
Life is a dream, when the eyes open, it’s nothing,
The yesterday that passed will not come again.

Har subah nayi ummeed, har shaam naya sabaq,
Zindagi sikhaati hai, hamein har ik tabaq.
Every morning a new hope, every evening a new lesson,
Life teaches us every aspect.

Zindagi ki kitaab, warq warq qeemti,
Zaaya na kar ise, yeh hai amaanat badi.
The book of life, every page is precious,
Do not waste it, this is a great trust.

Kabhi hansaati hai, kabhi rulaati hai zindagi,
Har rang mein jeena, sikhaati hai zindagi.
Sometimes life makes you laugh, sometimes it makes you cry,
Life teaches you to live in every color.

Zindagi ki raahon mein, kaante bhi phool bhi,
Chalte raho musaafir, yahi hain usool bhi.
On the paths of life, there are thorns and flowers too,
Keep walking, traveler, these are the principles too.

Jo mila hai tujh ko, woh tera naseeb hai,
Zindagi se gila, karna ajeeb hai.
Whatever you have received is your destiny,
To complain about life is strange.

Zindagi ik khel hai, haar jeet lagi rahe,
Khelte raho tum bhi, chaahe jo bhi hove.
Life is a game, win or lose will continue,
You too keep playing, whatever may happen.

Lamha lamha jiyo, yeh zindagi hai mukhtasar,
Kal ki fikr chhodo, aaj ko banaao behtar.
Live moment by moment, this life is short,
Leave the worry of tomorrow, make today better.

Zindagi ik nadi, behti jaaye gi,
Achhe kaam kar lo, yaad reh jaaye gi.
Life is a river, it will keep flowing,
Do good deeds, they will be remembered.

Maut hai manzil, zindagi hai safar,
Is safar ko banaao, yaadgaar-o-mo’tabar.
Death is the destination, life is the journey,
Make this journey memorable and worthy.

Zindagi ka maqsad, bas yahi toh hai,
Doosron ke kaam aao, yahi bandagi hai.
The purpose of life is just this,
Be useful to others, this is true servitude (to God).

Aaj jo bo’oge, kal wohi kaatoge,
Zindagi amal ka naam, yeh na bhoolo ge.
Whatever you sow today, you will reap tomorrow,
Life is the name of action, don’t forget this.

Zindagi ki daud mein, sab bhaag rahe hain,
Kis ko khabar hai, kahaan jaag rahe hain.
In the race of life, everyone is running,
Who knows where they are (truly) awake.

Zindagi ik saaz hai, dhun is ki niraali,
Kabhi gham ki lai hai, kabhi khushi ki taali.
Life is an instrument, its tune is unique,
Sometimes it’s a melody of sorrow, sometimes a clap of joy.

Khwaab dekho magar, haqeeqat ko na bhoolo,
Zindagi ke har rang ko, dil se qubool ho.
Dream, but don’t forget reality,
May every color of life be accepted by the heart.

Zindagi ik amaanat, Rabb ki hai di hui,
Is ki qadar karo, na ho yeh khoi hui.
Life is a trust, given by the Lord,
Value it, lest it be lost.

Mushkilein aati hain, zindagi mein aksar,
Hausla rakho buland, bano tum behtar.
Difficulties often come in life,
Keep your spirits high, become better.

Zindagi ka charaagh, jalta rahe sadaa,
Ummeed ki roshni, deta rahe Khuda.
May the lamp of life keep burning forever,
May God keep giving the light of hope.

Jo guzar gaya so guzar gaya, use bhool jaa,
Aane waale kal ko, khushiyon se sajaa.
What has passed, has passed, forget it,
Adorn the coming tomorrow with happiness.

Zindagi mukhtasar, pyaar karo sab se,
Nafraton ke liye, waqt kahaan hai ab se.
Life is short, love everyone,
From now on, where is the time for hatred?