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

humnasheen: dear friend

1 / 1: humnasheen

na humsafar na kisi humnasheen se niklega

hamaare paanv kaa kaanta

hamain se niklega

neither our companions nor

our dear friends can help

the thorns in our feet

we got to take them out ourselves

Rahat Indori (4)

humsafar (4)

companion

humnasheen (1)

dear friend

niklega (2)

emerge

paanv (4)

feet

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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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