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hame pasand naheen

1 / 1: Couplet

hame pasand naheen jang mein bhi makkaari

jise nishaane pe rakkhen

bataa ke rakhte hain

even in war

we don't like deceit

we inform beforehand

the target we shoot at

Hastimal Hasti (2)

pasand (f) (5)

liking

jang (f) (3)

war, fight, struggle

makkaari (f) (1)

deceit, trickery

nishaane (m) (1)

targets, aims (pl. nishaan)

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

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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