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daagh-e-dil chamak kar

1 / 1: Couplet

daagh-e-dil chamak kar ab ye kehte hain, 'faheem'

hai ye ghar roshan hamin se hain

charaagh-e-khaana ham

the scars of the heart

now gleam and say

it is our light, 'faheem'

that keeps this home bright

Faheem Gorakhpuri (7)

daagh (5)

scars, stains

dil (101)

heart

chamak (2)

sparkle

charaagh (14)

lamp, light, flame

khaana (5)

room, section, space

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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