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khanjar chale kisee pe

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khanjar chale kisee pe taDapte hain ham 'ameer'

saare jahaan ka dard

hamaare jigar mein hai

dagger plunges into someone

and i am the one to suffer, ameer

the pain of the whole world

is gathered in my heart

Ameer Minai (7)

khanjar (5)

dagger

jahaan (16)

world, universe

dard (20)

pain

jigar (8)

heart

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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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