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nafraton ka aks bhi

1 / 1: Couplet

nafraton ka aks bhi paDne na dena zehn par

ye andhera jaane kitnon ka

ujaala kha gaya

don't let even the reflection

of hatred fall on the mind

who knows, how many lights

this darkness has extinguished

Tufail Chaturvedi (1)

nafraton (2)

hatreds

aks (4)

reflection

zehn (4)

mind

par (15)

wings, feathers / upon

andhera (3)

darkness

ujaala (3)

light

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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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