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ghalat thay vaade

1 / 1: Couplet

ghalat thay vaade magar main yaqeen rakhta tha

woh shakhs lahja

bahut dil-nasheen rakhta tha

the promises were false

yet, i believed in them

that person possessed

a voice so enchanting

Mohsin Bhopali (3)

ghalat (3)

wrong, mistake

yaqeen (10)

faith, belief

shakhs (16)

person, individual

lahja (2)

manner, tone

bahut (20)

too much or many

dil-nasheen (1)

captivating, enchanting

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Featured Themes

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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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