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donon haathon se

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donon haathon se luTTi hai hamein

kitni zaalim hai

teri angDaayi

with both hands

you have looted me

how cruel it is when

you raise your arms to stretch

Jigar Moradabadi (12)

1959: Sahitya Akademi

donon (4)

both

luTTi (1)

rob, plunder

zaalim (8)

oppressor, tyrant

angDaayi (2)

tired stretching of limbs

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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Featured Themes

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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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