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yahi seekha hai

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yahi seekha hai meine zindagi se

ke naadaani hai

behtar aagahi se

i have learnt

this much from life

that ignorance is

better than awareness

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zindagi (41)

life

behtar (5)

better

aagahi (4)

awareness

seekha (3)

learned

naadaani (2)

innocence, naivete

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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