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seekhe hain mahrukhon ke liye

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seekhe hain mahrukhon ke liye ham musavvari

taqreeb kuch to

bahr-e-mulaaqaat chaahiye

i learned to paint for the sake of

the moon-faced ones

something is needed

to gain an acquaintance

Mirza Ghalib (63)

mahrukhon (1)

moon-faced, beautiful

musavvari (1)

painting

taqreeb (2)

ceremony, celebration

bahr (6)

sea, body of water

mulaaqaat (5)

meeting

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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