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rahegi aab-o-hava mein

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rahegi aab-o-hava mein khayaal ki bijli

bahaar-e-aalam-e-faani

rahe, rahe na rahe

the lightning of thought

shall remain forever

whether the beauty of this

fleeting world stays or fades away

Chakbast Braj Narayan (6)

aab (3)

water

hava (8)

breeze, wind

khayaal (14)

thoughts

bahaar (12)

spring

aalam (9)

world, state

faani (1)

mortal, transient

rahe (19)

remain

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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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