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saari makhluuq

1 / 1: Couplet

saari makhluuq tamaashe ke liye aai thi

kaun tha seekhne vaala

hunar-e-parvaana

all humankind came

to watch the spectacles

but, who among them was willing

to master the art of the showman?

Shahzad Ahmad (5)

saari (f) (3)

entire, allof

hunar (m) (6)

skill, art

parvaana (m) (5)

moth

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Featured Themes

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

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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