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inquilaab ek khwaab hai

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inquilaab ek khwaab hai so hai

dil ki duniya kharaab hai

so hai

revolution is just a dream

and so it is

the world's heart is horrible

and so it is

Jaun Eliya (14)

inquilaab (6)

revolution

khwaab (14)

dream

duniya (24)

world

kharaab (4)

ruin, spoil

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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