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This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

main lautne ke iraade se

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main lautne ke iraade se jaa rahaa huun magar

safar safar hai

mera intezaar mat karna

i am leaving with the

intent to return, but

journey is a journey,

don’t wait up for me

Sahil Sahri Nainitali (2)

intezaar (m) (21)

waiting

safar (m) (24)

journey, travel

iraade (m) (2)

desires, aspirations

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

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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