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na khushi achchi hai, aye dil

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na khushi achchi hai, aye dil na malaal achcha hai

yaar jis haal me rakhe

wohi haal achcha hai

neither happiness is good, o heart,

nor is sadness

the state my beloved leaves me in

that state is good

Jaleel Manikpuri (11)

khushi (8)

happiness

malaal (2)

sorrow, grief, regret

yaar (19)

friend, beloved

haal (16)

plight, condition

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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