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main chahta tha ki

1 / 1: Couplet

main chahta tha ki us ko gulaab pesh karuun

vo khud gulaab tha

us ko gulaab kya deta

i wished to present

her with a rose

when she herself is a rose

what rose can i possibly offer her

Afzal Allahabadi (1)

gulaab (4)

rose

khud (22)

myself

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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