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dost naaraaz

1 / 1: Couplet

dost naaraaz ho gaye kitne

ik zara aaina

dikhaane mein

how angry

friends became

when just shown

the mirror

Baqi Ahmad Puri (1)

naaraaz (3)

angry, anger

aaina (6)

mirror

dikhaane (3)

shown

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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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