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jalte hain ik charaagh ki lau se

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jalte hain ik charaagh ki lau se kayi charaagh

duniya tere khayaal se

raushan hui to hai

with just one lamp

many lamps are lit

the whole world is brightened

just by the thought of you

Shahzad Ahmad (4)

charaagh (14)

lamp, light, flame

khayaal (14)

thoughts

raushan (5)

brightness, light up

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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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