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aql se sirf

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aql se sirf zehn raushan tha

ishq ne dil mein

raushni ki hai

reason just

lit up the mind

love filled my

heart with light

Naresh Kumar Shad (3)

ishq (34)

love

sirf (4)

only

aql (6)

reason, intellect

zehn (4)

mind

raushan (5)

brightness, light up

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (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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