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main hi, 'aslam'

1 / 1: Couplet

main hi, 'aslam'sachcha huun

jhooTi

duniya saari hai

i alone, 'aslam',

am truthful

the rest of the world

is full of deceit

Aslam Habeeb (6)

sachcha (1)

truthful, honest

jhooTi (2)

false

duniya (24)

world

saari (2)

entire, allof

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Featured Themes

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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