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jahaan tera naqsh-e-qadam

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jahaan tera naqsh-e-qadam dekhte hain

khayaabaan khayaabaan iram

dekhte hain

wherever i see

the prints of your footsteps

i see in that garden

the garden of paradise

Mirza Ghalib (63)

jahaan (16)

world, universe

naqsh (2)

impression, mark, imprint

qadam (5)

step

dekhte (4)

to see

khayaabaan (1)

flower bed, garden

iram (1)

paradise, garden of paradise

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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