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

vagarna: otherwise

1 / 2: vagarna

khush aa gayi hai jahaan ko qalandari meri

vagarna sher mera kya hai

shaayari kya hai

my ecstastic wanderings

brought joy to the world

if not, what is my poem,

of what worth is my poetry

happy

world, universe

spiritual non-conformity

otherwise

sher (6)

couplet

poetry

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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2 / 2: vagarna

faqat ummeed hai bakhshish ki teri rahmat se

vagarna afv ke qaabil

mere gunaah nahin

it is only by your mercy

that i expect absolution

else, my sins are beyond

any claim for pardon

Abad Lakhnavi (2)

only, just, simply

hope, expectation

mercy

otherwise

afv (1)

pardon, forgiveness

worthy, deserving

sins, crimes

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Featured Themes

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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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