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kabhi kabhi to suna hai

1 / 1: Couplet

kabhi kabhi to suna hai hila diye hain mahal

hamaare aise ghareebon ki

iltijaaon ne

sometimes it is said that

even palaces tremble

at the pleas

of the poor like us

Salam Machhli Shahri (1)

kabhi (25)

on occasion

suna (9)

hear

hila (1)

shake, tremble

mahal (1)

palace

ghareebon (2)

poor, helpless

iltijaaon (1)

pleas, complaints

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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