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kinaare hi se toofan ka

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kinaare hi se toofan ka tamaasha dekhne wale

kinaare se kabhi

andaaza-e-toofan nahin hota

those who watch the spectacle

of the storm from the shore

from the shore, will never

understand the storm’s fury

Lala Madhav Ram Jauhar (7)

kinaare (2)

shore

toofan (9)

storm, cyclone

tamaasha (3)

spectacle, drama, show

kabhi (25)

on occasion

andaaza (2)

estimate, approximation

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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