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ilm ki ibtida hai

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ilm ki ibtida hai hungama

ilm ki inteha hai

khaamoshi

the beginning of knowledge

commotion

the end of knowledge

silence

Firdaus Gayavi (1)

khaamoshi (f) (4)

silence

ibtida (m) (2)

beginning

hungaama (m) (3)

commotion, uproar

inteha (m) (3)

ending, finale

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

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Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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