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anokhi waza hai

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anokhi waza hai saare zamaane se niraale hai

ye aashiq kaun si basti ke

ya rab, rahne vaale hai

such strange mannerisms they have

so unique in this whole world

these lovers, oh god,

which city do they come from

Allama Iqbal (28)

quaint, odd

waza (1)

style, mannerism

in the world

unique, strange, quaint

lover, fan

city, town, village

rab (3)

god

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Featured Themes

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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