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baad-go main raha

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baad-go main raha rahine-sitmaha-e-rozgaar

lekin tere khayaal se

ghafil nahin raha

though i was a prisoner

to the cruelties of daily life

i never lost

the thoughts of you

Mirza Ghalib (63)

rahine (1)

prisoner

sitmaha (1)

oppressor

rozgaar (1)

dailylife

khayaal (14)

thoughts

ghafil (1)

unaware

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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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