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be-maqsad mehfil

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be-maqsad mehfil se behtar tanhaai

be-matlab baaton

se achchhi khaamoshi

better than pointless get-togethers

is solitude

better than meaningless talk

is silence

Ain Irfan (1)

maqsad (2)

goal

mehfil (17)

gathering, concert

behtar (5)

better

tanhaai (11)

solitude, loneliness

matlab (2)

meaning / concern

khaamoshi (4)

silence

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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