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

saans: breath

1 / 1: saans

khilna kahin chupa bhi hai chaahat ke phool ka

li ghar mein saans

aur gali tak mehak gayi

has the blooming of love’s flower

ever been discreet?

i smelled the flower at home

and the fragrance filled the streets

Anonymous

gali (8)

street

phool (14)

flowers, flower

chupa (1)

hide

chaahat (3)

longing, desire

saans (1)

breath

mehak (2)

fragrance, scent

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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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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