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

aashnaa: familiar, acquaintance and Urdu couplets and shers with aashnaa

1 / 1: aashnaa

sajde ke daagh se na hui aashnaa jabeen

begaana waar guzre

har ik aastaan se ham

my forehead knew

no scars from prostration

i passed every threshold

like a stranger

Asar Sahbai (1)

sajde (m) (2)

prostrate in prayer

daagh (m) (6)

scars, stains

aashnaa (m) (1)

familiar, acquaintance

jabeen (m) (3)

forehead, face

begaana (m) (3)

indifferent, stranger

guzre (m) (3)

transpires, passes

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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aashnaa: familiar, acquaintance and Urdu couplets and shers with aashnaa

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