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'majrooh' qaafile ki mere

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'majrooh' qaafile ki mere daastaan ye hai

rahbar ne mil ke luuT liya

raahzan ke saath

of our caravans, majrooh,

the story is this

the ruler has looted us

joining hands with the robber

Majrooh Sultanpuri (12)

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qaafile (2)

caravans

daastaan (4)

story, tale

rahbar (7)

guide, leader, ruler

luuT (2)

loot

raahzan (4)

robber, looter

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

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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