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thay ham to khud-pasand bahut

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thay ham to khud-pasand bahut lekin ishq mein

ab hai wahi pasand

jo ho yaar ko pasand

i used to be so self-absorbed

but in love

i like only that which

my beloved likes

Nazeer Akbarabadi (9)

khud (22)

myself

pasand (4)

liking

bahut (20)

too much or many

ishq (34)

love

yaar (19)

friend, beloved

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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