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parda-e-lutf mein

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parda-e-lutf mein ye zulm-o-sitam kya kahiye

haaye zaalim, tera

andaaz-e-karam kya kahiye

behind the comfort's veil, what to say

of this tyranny and cruelty

oh you tyrant, what to say

of your style of kindness

Firaq Gorakphuri (Raghupati Sahay) (12)

1969: Jnanpith

1997: India Commemorative Stamp

veil

lutf (8)

comfort, joy, pleasure

zulm (12)

cruelty, tyranny

sitam (12)

tyranny, cruelty

oppressor, tyrant

mannerism, style

kindness, grace, favor

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Featured Themes

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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