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dekh raftaar-e-inquilab 'firaq'

kitni aahista

aur kitni tez

watch

the pace of revolution, firaq

how deliberate

and, yet, how swift

Firaq Gorakphuri (Raghupati Sahay) (12)

1969: Jnanpith

1997: India Commemorative Stamp

raftaar (3)

fast, speed

aahista (3)

slow, deliberate

tez (4)

fast, speed, quick

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (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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