Hindi · Storytelling & Literature
दोहा
doha
Couplet
Advancednoun · masculine
Definition
A two-line verse form that compresses a complete thought into one rhythmic couplet.
Example
कबीर के दोहे आज भी लोगों की ज़ुबान पर हैं।
Kabir's couplets are still on people's lips today.
Cultural Note
The doha is the signature form of Bhakti-era poets like Kabir, Rahim, and Tulsidas, memorized by generations of schoolchildren.