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baandh rakkha hai kisi soch ne

1 / 1: Couplet

baandh rakkha hai kisi soch ne ghar se ham ko

warna apna dar-o-deewaar se

rishta kya hai?

it is just a thought

that binds us to this house

else, what ties do i have

with these doors and walls?

Shahid Kabir (Shahid Kabir) (1)

baandh (2)

imprisoned, confined

soch (3)

think

warna (4)

orelse

dar (9)

window, door, gate

deewaar (4)

wall

rishta (5)

relationship

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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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