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hoti kahan hai dil se judaa

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hoti kahan hai dil se judaa dil ki aarzoo

jaata kahan hai shama ko

parvaana chhoD kar

where does the heart

separate from its own desires?

where does the moth go

leaving the flame behind?

Jaleel Manikpuri (11)

dil (101)

heart

judaa (2)

separated

aarzoo (17)

desire

shama (5)

lamp, candle, wax

parvaana (4)

moth

chhoD (6)

leave

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (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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