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humko maloom hai

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humko maloom hai jannat ki haqeeqat lekin

dil ko khush rakhne ko 'ghalib'

yeh khayaal achchha hai

i do understand

the truth about heaven, but

to keep my heart happy, ghalib

it is a comforting thought

Mirza Ghalib (63)

jannat (8)

heaven

khayaal (14)

thoughts

khush (9)

happy

haqeeqat (7)

reality, fact

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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