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begaangi-e-khalq se

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begaangi-e-khalq se bedil na ho, ghalib

koyi nahi tera, to meri jaan,

khuda hai

with people’s indifference

don’t be dismayed, ghalib

if in the world you have none,

so be it, there is god for you

Mirza Ghalib (63)

khuda (30)

god

begaangi (1)

indifference, estranged

khalq (1)

creation, people

bedil (1)

disheartened, dismayed

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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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