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ek khwaab ka khayaal hai

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ek khwaab ka khayaal hai duniya kahen jise

hai is mein ek tilism

tamanna kahen jise

the thoughts of a dream

that which we call the world

in this there is a spell

that which we call desire

Dattatriya Kaifi (1)

khayaal (14)

thoughts

khwaab (14)

dream

tamanna (13)

wish, desire

tilism (3)

spell, magic

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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