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gharaz ki kaaT diye

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gharaz ki kaaT diye zindagi ke din aye dost

vo teri yaad mein ho

ya tujhe bhulaane mein

the days of my life

were thus spent, my dear

either in remembering you

or in an effort to forget

Firaq Gorakphuri (Raghupati Sahay) (12)

1969: Jnanpith

1997: India Commemorative Stamp

zindagi (41)

life

gharaz (4)

self-interest, purpose

kaaT (3)

cut

bhulaane (1)

forget

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

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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