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manzilen paanv pakadti hain

1 / 1: Couplet

manzilen paanv pakadti hain Thaharne ke liye

shauq kahta hai ki

do chaar qadam aur sahi

destinations beg me

to take a break

but passion says

just a few more steps

Sahir (1)

manzilen (m) (2)

goals, destinations

paanv (m) (5)

feet

Thaharna (m) (2)

waiting, stopping

shauq (m) (14)

passion, zeal

qadam (m) (5)

step

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

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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