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ishq par zor nahin

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ishq par zor nahin hai ye wo aatish, ghalib

ki lagaaye na lage

aur bujhaaye na bane

we have no power over love,

it is a burning fire, ghalib

lights up without being lit, and

once lit, can’t be extinguished

Mirza Ghalib (63)

ishq (34)

love

par (15)

wings, feathers / upon

zor (4)

power, control

aatish (3)

fire

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

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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