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aye dost tujh ko rahm na aaye

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aye dost tujh ko rahm na aaye to kya karuun

dushman bhi mere haal pe

ab aab-deeda hai

if you can’t pity me,

my friend, what can i do?

for even the enemy weeps,

listening to my fate

Lala Madhav Ram Jauhar (7)

dost (9)

friend

rahm (1)

mercy, pity, compassion

dushman (7)

enemy

haal (16)

plight, condition

aab (3)

water

deeda (4)

eyes, sight

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

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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