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

haqeeqi: real, essential (divine)

1 / 1: haqeeqi

shaghl behtar hai ishq-baazi ka

kya haqeeqi o

kya majaazi ka

the best occupation

is that of love

whether divine or worldly,

doesn't matter

Wali Dakni (9)

shaghl (1)

hobby, occupation

behtar (5)

better

ishq (34)

love

baazi (3)

gamble, bet

haqeeqi (1)

real, essential (divine)

majaazi (1)

metaphorical, worldly

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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