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ishq ki choT ka kuchh

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ishq ki choT ka kuchh dil pe asar ho to sahi

dard kam ho ya zyaada ho

magar ho to sahi

let love’s hurt have

some effect on the heart

whether the pain is less or more,

let there at least be some

Jalal Lakhnavi (4)

ishq (34)

love

choT (1)

hurt, injury

dil (101)

heart

asar (7)

effect, impact

dard (20)

pain

excess, too many

magar (25)

yet, but

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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