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sada ek hi rukh

1 / 1: Couplet

sada ek hi rukh nahi naav chalti

chalo tum udhar ko

hava ho jidhar ki

the boat doesn’t travel

in one direction always

let’s sail wherever

the wind takes us

Altaf Hussain Hali (2)

rukh (13)

face, direction

naav (2)

boat

chalti (1)

udhar (3)

there

hava (8)

breeze, wind

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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