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

daanish: learning, wisdom

1 / 1: daanish

aankhon mein na zulfon mein na rukhsar mein dekhen

mujh ko meri daanish

mere afkaar mein dekhen

see me not in my eyes

my hair, my face

see me in my knowledge,

my thoughts, my concerns

Fatima Hasan (2)

zulfon (3)

hair, tresses

rukhsar (2)

cheeks, face

daanish (1)

learning, wisdom

afkaar (1)

thoughts, concerns

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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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