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1 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) containing the word:

paheli: riddle

1 / 1: paheli

waqt se lamha lamha kheli hai

zindagi ik

ajab paheli hai

time unfolded

moment by moment

life is indeed

a strange riddle

Ameeta Parsuram Meeta (1)

ajab (9)

strange, odd, unique

waqt (20)

time

lamha (1)

moment

paheli (1)

riddle

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Featured Themes

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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