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shab ko mai khoob se pee

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shab ko mai khoob se pee subah ko tauba kar lee

rind ke rind rahe

haath se jannat na gayi

indulged in wine by night,

sought forgiveness by dawn

i remained a wine-lover

but did not lose paradise

Jalal Lakhnavi (4)

shab (13)

evening, night

mai (7)

spirit, wine

subah (2)

dawn

tauba (3)

repentance, abstinence

rind (2)

free-spirited reveler

rahe (19)

remain

jannat (8)

heaven

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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