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

ibtidaa: beginning

1 / 1: ibtidaa

jise anjaam tum samajhte ho

ibtidaa hai

kisi kahaani ki

that which you think

is the ending

is perhaps the start

of another story

Sarvat Husain (1)

anjaam (7)

result, end

ibtidaa (1)

beginning

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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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