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gulon kaa zikr

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gulon kaa zikr bahaaron mein kar chuke, 'akhtar'

ab aao hosh mein

barq-o-sharar ki baat karo

we have spoken enough of

blossoms in spring, 'aktar'

now, let us turn our clear minds

to lighting and fire

Akhtar Ansari Akbarabadi (6)

gulon (2)

flowers

zikr (8)

mention, remember

bahaaron (3)

spring, nature

hosh (7)

consciousness

barq (4)

lightning

sharar (1)

spark, ember

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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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