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husn-e-farogh-e-sham-e-sukhan

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husn-e-farogh-e-sham-e-sukhan duur hai, asad

pahle dil-e-gudaakhta

paida kare koi

the beauty of an illuminating

lamp of eloquence is far away, ‘asad’

first, let someone create a heart

that is burnt and melted in love

Mirza Ghalib (63)

husn (19)

beauty

illumination

sham (2)

lamp, flame, evening

speech, spoken words

duur (7)

distant, far away

before

dil (101)

heart

melted, burnt

create, give birth to

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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