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kisi ghair se

1 / 1: Couplet

kisi ghair se kya tawaqqo

ki jab mera dil hii

dushman mera ho gaya

what can i expect

from a stranger

when my own heart

has become my enemy

Jagat Mohan Lal Ravan (1)

dushman (m) (7)

enemy

tawaqqo (m) (3)

hope, expectation

ghair (m) (2)

others, strangers

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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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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