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chaand bhi hairaan

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chaand bhi hairaan dariyaa bhi pareshaani mein hai

aks kis ka hai ki

itni raushni paani mein hai

the moon is agitated

the river is troubled too

whose reflection is this

that the waters are filled with light

Farhat Ehsas (2)

chaand (9)

moon

hairaan (3)

agitated, surprised

dariyaa (13)

river

aks (4)

reflection

raushni (9)

light, brightness

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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