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

ishrat: enjoyment, pleasure

1 / 1: ishrat

aur ishrat ki tamanna kya karen

saamne tu ho

tujhe dekha karen

why should i yearn

for other joys?

you in front of me

and me looking at you

Wahshat Raza Ali Kalkatvi (2)

ishrat (1)

enjoyment, pleasure

tamanna (13)

wish, desire

saamne (13)

in front of, opposite

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (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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ishrat: enjoyment, pleasure

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