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jab main chalun to

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jab main chalun to saaya bhi apna na saath de

jab tum chalo

zameen chale aasmaan chale

when i go, not even my shadow

keeps me company

when you go

the earth follows, the sky follows

Jaleel Manikpuri (11)

saaya (5)

shadow

zameen (10)

ground, earth, land

aasmaan (14)

sky

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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