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

mehndi: henna (esp. for brides)

1 / 1: mehndi

donon ka milna mushkil hai donon hain majboor bahut

us ke paanv mein mehndi lagi hai

mere paanv mein chhaale hain

it is difficult for us both to meet

both of us were helpless much

now there is mehndi on her feet

and blisters on mine

Ameeq Hanafi (2)

mushkil (8)

difficult, hard

majboor (2)

helpless, compelled

mehndi (1)

henna (esp. for brides)

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

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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