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ilm kya

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ilm kya ilm ki haqeeqat kya

jaise jis ke

gumaan mein aaye

what is knowledge

what is its truth?

it is what each person

imagines it to be

Yagana Changezi (8)

ilm (m) (5)

knowledge, learning

haqeeqat (f) (7)

reality, fact

gumaan (m) (5)

suspicion, doubt

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Featured Themes

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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