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muddat ke baad us ne

1 / 1: Couplet

muddat ke baad us ne jo ki lutf ki nigaah

jee khush to ho gayaa

magar aansoo nikal paDe

after ages, when she

cast an affectionate glance

my heart rejoiced

but tears flowed out

period, duration

baad (10)

breeze / after

lutf (8)

comfort, joy, pleasure

sight, gaze, glance

jee (2)

heart, soul

happy

magar (25)

yet, but

come out, emerge

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Featured Themes

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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