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aql mein yun to

1 / 1: Couplet

aql mein yun to nahi koi kami

ik zara divaangi

darkaar hai

there is nothing lacking

in intellect and reason

but you still need

a touch of madness

Firaq Gorakphuri (Raghupati Sahay) (12)

1969: Jnanpith

1997: India Commemorative Stamp

aql (6)

reason, intellect

divaangi (1)

madness

darkaar (1)

necessary, required

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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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