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barsaat men bhi

1 / 1: Couplet

barsaat men bhi tum kabhii piite naheen faheem

aisaa bhi ab

pasand mujhe ittiqaa naheen

even when it is raining

you never drink, 'faheem'

now, i no longer

care for such abstinence

Faheem Gorakhpuri (7)

barsaat (3)

rain

pasand (4)

liking

ittiqaa (1)

restraint, abstinence

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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