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

thaame: hold

1 / 1: thaame

meri aah ka tum asar dekh lena

wo aayenge thaame jigar

dekh lena

the effect of my sighs

you just watch

my beloved will come, heart in hand

you just watch

Jaleel Manikpuri (11)

jigar (8)

heart

asar (7)

effect, impact

aah (7)

sigh

thaame (1)

hold

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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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