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ghalib, bura na maan

1 / 1: Couplet

ghalib, bura na maan jo waiz bura kahe

aisa bhi koi hai ki

sab achchha kahein jise

ghalib, don't mind if

the cleric finds you sinful

is there anyone at all

the whole world deems virtuous?

Mirza Ghalib (63)

bura (3)

bad

waiz (2)

preacher, holy man

sab (13)

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Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Featured Themes

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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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