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hum aman chaahte hain

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hum aman chaahte hain magar zulm ke khilaaf

agar jang laazmi hai

to phir jang hi sahi

we desire peace

but by vanquishing tyranny

if what is needed is a fight

so be it…that fight is right

Sahir Ludhianvi (18)

1971: Padma Shri

2013: Commemorative Stamp India

aman (3)

peace

magar (25)

yet, but

zulm (12)

cruelty, tyranny

against, opposed

jang (2)

fight, struggle

necessary

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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