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band ahkaam-e-aql

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band ahkaam-e-aql mein rahnaa

ye bhi ik nau ki

himaaqat hai

to be a hostage to

reason's dictates

is also a kind of

foolishness

Khwaja Meer Dard (4)

band (7)

string, hostage, captive

ahkaam (1)

dictates, fiats

aql (6)

reason, intellect

nau (1)

type, kind

himaaqat (1)

foolishness

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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