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raahzan hai mera rahbar

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raahzan hai mera rahbar munsif hai mera qaatil

sehlu toh qayaamat hai

kehdu toh bhagaawat hai

the bandit is my guide

the judge is my assassin

if i endure, calamity

if i speak out, mutiny

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robber, looter

guide, leader, ruler

judge, arbitrator

murderer, assassin

tolerate, endure

catastrophe, apocalypse

mutiny, revolt

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

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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