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aaj bahut din baad

1 / 1: Couplet

aaj bahut din baad main apne kamre tak aa nikla tha

juun hi darvaaza khola hai

us ki khushbu aayi hai

after many days

i came to my room

just as i opened the door

fragrance of my beloved came out

Jaun Eliya (14)

khushbu (10)

fragrance

darvaaza (1)

door

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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