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

maqsad: goal

1 / 2: maqsad

hai zeest ka maqsad kya allah hi jaane hai

maqsad tu khud apna

bana leta to kya hota

what is the purpose of life

god only knows

but what if you figured out

your own purpose

Syed Shahed (6)

living, life

goal

god

khud (22)

myself

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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2 / 2: maqsad

be-maqsad mehfil se behtar tanhaai

be-matlab baaton

se achchhi khaamoshi

better than pointless get-togethers

is solitude

better than meaningless talk

is silence

goal

gathering, concert

better

solitude, loneliness

meaning / concern

silence

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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