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dil jalta hai to jalne de

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dil jalta hai to jalne de aansu na baha, fariyaad na kar

tu parda-nasheen ka aashiq hai

yuun nam-e-wafa barbaad na kar

if the heart burns, let it burn

do not shed tears, do not complain

you are in love with someone hidden

do not waste the name of loyalty like this

Safdar Aah Sitapuri (1)

jalte (4)

light up, burn

aansu (6)

tears

fariyaad (3)

prayer, plea, plaint

parda (4)

veil

nasheen (3)

seated

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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