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mat karo shama koon badnaam

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mat karo shama koon badnaam jalaati woh naheen

aap sin shauq patangon ko hai

jal jaane ka

don't blame the flame

for it does not burn anyone

the moths themselves

are eager to be consumed

Siraj Aurangabadi (4)

shama (5)

lamp, candle, wax

koon (3)

poetic form of ko

badnaam (3)

disrepute

aap (11)

respectful 'you'

shauq (14)

passion, zeal

patangon (1)

moths

jal (4)

burn

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Featured Themes

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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