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

dair: holy place of Hindus

1 / 3: dair

jahaan par sarhaden dair-o-haram ki khatm hoti hain

wahin par noor-e-imaan hai

wahin raah-e-yaqeen nikli

where the borders of

temples and mosques end

radiance of belief shines forth

the road to conviction begins

JaiKrishn Chaudhry Habeeb (6)

world, universe

borders, boundaries

dair (3)

holy place of Hindus

sacred or holy place

noor (10)

light, radiance

faith

raah (23)

street, path

faith, belief

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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2 / 3: dair

hazrat-e-dil yahi hai dair-o-haram

khaana-e-yaar ka

tawaaf karo

in this revered heart

is the temple and mosque

worship by going around

this abode of the beloved

word of respect, saint

dil (101)

heart

dair (3)

holy place of Hindus

sacred or holy place

room, section, space

yaar (19)

friend, beloved

go around, circumambulate

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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3 / 3: dair

aaj tak dair-o-haram mein tegh hi chaltee rahee

laakh humrindon ne chaahaa

sheesha-o-saaghar chalein

till today, in places of worship

only the sword ruled

though countless free spirits

longed for glasses and goblets

Asar Rampuri (1)

dair (3)

holy place of Hindus

sacred or holy place

tegh (1)

sword, blade

hundred thousand

revelers, free spirits

glass, mirror

goblet, wine cup

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Featured Themes

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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