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aap aaye hain so ab

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aap aaye hain so ab ghar mein ujaala hai bahut

kahiye jalti rahe ya

shama bujhaa di jaaye

you have come and the

house is filled with light

tell me, should i keep them lit

or turn these lamps off

Saba Akbarabadi (2)

ujaala (3)

light

shama (5)

lamp, candle, wax

bujhaa (1)

turn off

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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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