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shauq chaDhtii dhoop

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shauq chaDhtii dhoop jaataa waqt ghaTtii chaanv hai

baa-wafaa jo aaj hain

kal bewafa ho jaayenge

passion is like the rising sun

and with time, the shade diminishes

those who are loyal today

will become disloyal tomorrow

Arzoo Lakhnavi (9)

shauq (14)

passion, zeal

chaanv (3)

shade

bewafa (5)

unfaithful, disloyal

dhoop (10)

heat from sun

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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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