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khud ko paaya to

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khud ko paaya to gham-e-aalam mein bhi khushi paayi

tanhaai mein bhi

apni hi mehfil sajaayi

when I found myself

i found joy even in worldly sorrows

even in solitude

i arranged my own gathering

Parveen Shakir (8)

khud (22)

myself

to gain, to secure

gham (19)

sorrow, sadness

world, state

happiness

solitude, loneliness

gathering, concert

arrange, decorate

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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Miscellany (44)

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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