Published by Hachette, on Amazon.in and in bookstores across India.

This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

pattaa-pattaa buutaa-buutaa

1 / 1: Couplet

pattaa-pattaa buutaa-buutaa haal hamaara jaane hai

jaane na jaane gul hi na jaane

baagh to saara jaane hai

every leaf, every plant

knows my feelings

the whole garden knows them,

even if the flower doesn't

Meer Taqi Meer (13)

pattaa (1)

leaf

buutaa (1)

shrub, bush

haal (16)

plight, condition

gul (19)

flower

baagh (4)

garden

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

2.8K

Featured Themes

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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.

Quick Links

pattaa-pattaa buutaa-buutaa

Featured Shaayars

See All Shaayars

Featured Themes