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aaj tak dair-o-haram mein

1 / 1: Couplet

aaj tak dair-o-haram mein tegh hi chaltee rahee

laakh ham rindon ne chaahaa

sheesha-o-saaghar chalen

till now, in holy places

only the swords ruled

we bohemians wished

for goblets and wine to flow

Asar Rampuri (2)

dair (m) (4)

holy place of Hindus

haram (m) (6)

sacred or holy place

tegh (m) (2)

sword, blade

laakh (m) (6)

hundred thousand

sheesha (m) (3)

glass, mirror

saaghar (m) (5)

goblet, wine cup

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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