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

kali: bud

1 / 1: kali

gul ke hone ki tawaqqo pe jiye baiThi hai

har kali jaan ko

muTThi mein liye baiThi hai

with the fervent hope

of turning into a flower

every bud waits, holding

fragile life in its palm

Mah Laqa Chanda (5)

gul (19)

flower

tawaqqo (3)

hope, expectation

kali (1)

bud

jaan (15)

life, strength / beloved

muTThi (1)

fist

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Featured Themes

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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