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nigaah-e-shauq sar-e-bazm

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nigaah-e-shauq sar-e-bazm behijaab na ho

woh bekhabar hi sahi

itne bekhabar bhi naheen

let the gaze of desire remain

veiled in the heart of the gathering

even if (s)he seems unaware

(s)he is not that unaware

Anonymous

nigaah (7)

sight, gaze, glance

shauq (14)

passion, zeal

bazm (11)

assembly, gathering

behijaab (2)

unveiled

bekhabar (4)

ignorant, clueless

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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