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achchha hai dil ke saath

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achchha hai dil ke saath rahe paasbaan-e-aqal

lekin kabhi kabhi ise

tanha bhi choD de

it's good that your mind

stands guard to the heart

but, on occasion,

do leave the heart alone

Allama Iqbal (28)

dil (101)

heart

rahe (19)

remain

paasbaan (1)

guard, sentinel

aqal (3)

mind, intellect

kabhi (25)

on occasion

tanha (7)

alone

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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