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raah-e-talab mein

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raah-e-talab mein kise aarzoo-e-manzil hai

hai shuoor ho to

safar khud safar ka haasil hai

in the path of love and desire

who wishes for the end?

if the path makes sense

journey is journey's reward

Taban (1)

1979: Sahitya Akademi Award

safar (24)

journey, travel

haasil (6)

capture, possess

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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