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muddaton mein aaj

1 / 1: Couplet

muddaton mein aaj dil ne faisla aakhir diya

khoobsoorat hi sahi

lekin ye duniya jhooT hai

after ages, my heart, finally,

has given out this judgment

it is a beautiful world, no doubt,

but, it is a lie

Akhtar Shumar (3)

muddaton (2)

ages, long period

faisla (3)

decision

khoobsoorat (3)

beautiful

duniya (24)

world

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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