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is saadgi pe kaun

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is saadgi pe kaun na mar jaaye, ai khuda

laDte hain aur haath mein

talwaar bhi naheen

who wouldn’t lay down his life,

oh god, at this innocence

she fights but without

a sword in her hand

Mirza Ghalib (63)

saadgi (4)

innocence, simplicity

khuda (30)

god

haath (10)

hand

talwaar (2)

sword

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Featured Themes

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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