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

gubaar: dust

1 / 1: gubaar

na kisi ki aankh ka noor huun na kisi ke dil ka qaraar huun

jo kisi ke kaam na aa sakey

main vo ek musht-e-gubaar huun

am not the light of anyone’s eyes

nor offer comfort to any heart

could not be of value to anyone

was just a handful of dust

Muztar Khairabadi (4)

aankh (11)

eyes, eye

noor (10)

light, radiance

dil (101)

heart

peace, calm, tranquil

kaam (13)

work

fistful

dust

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Featured Themes

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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