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peeta hun woh mai

1 / 1: Couplet

peeta hun woh mai nasha utarta naheen jis ka

khaali naheen hota hai

woh paimaana hai mera

i drink that spirit

whose high never wears off

it never empties

that cup of mine

Chakbast Braj Narayan (6)

mai (7)

spirit, wine

nasha (2)

intoxication, high

utarta (1)

wear off, come down

khaali (4)

empty

paimaana (3)

cup, measure

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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