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sarfaroshi ki tamanna

1 / 1: Couplet

sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai

dekhna hai zor kitna

baazu-e-qaatil mein hai

the desire to sacrifice

is raging in my heart

we shall see how much power

there is the assassin's arms

Bismil Azimabadi (2)

tamanna (13)

wish, desire

dil (101)

heart

zor (4)

power, control

qaatil (10)

murderer, assassin

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Miscellany (44)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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