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kyun mast-e-sharaab-e-aish-o-tarab

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kyun mast-e-sharaab-e-aish-o-tarab takleef-e-tawajjoh farmaayen

aawaz-e-shikast-e-dil hi to hai

aawaz-e-shikast-e-jaam nahin

why draw needless attention to

the joy and elation inspired by wine

that sound is only of the heart breaking

not that of the (wine) goblet breaking

Jigar Moradabadi (12)

1959: Sahitya Akademi

sharaab (14)

wine, liquor, drink

mast (1)

intoxication, carefree

tawajjoh (2)

attention, interest

tarab (2)

ecstasy, high emotion

shikast (4)

broken, defeated

jaam (10)

wine cup, goblet

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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