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

chamakti: sparkle

1 / 1: chamakti

kidhar se barq chamakti hai dekhen ai vaaiz

main apna jaam uThaatha huun

tu kitaab uTha

let’s find out, o priest, where the

lightning comes from

i will raise my glass of wine,

you raise your holy book

Jigar Moradabadi (12)

1959: Sahitya Akademi

barq (4)

lightning

chamakti (1)

sparkle

vaaiz (4)

priest, holy man

jaam (10)

wine cup, goblet

kitaab (5)

book

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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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