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

qulzum: ocean, abyss

1 / 2: qulzum

qulzum-e-fikr mein hai kashti-e-imaan saalim

naakhuda husn hai

aur ishq hai langar apna

in the ocean of thought

the ship of faith remains intact

beauty is the boatman

and our love is the anchor

Pandit Amarnath Madan (3)

ocean, abyss

fikr (5)

concern, fear

boat

faith

intact, unharmed

boatman, navigator

husn (19)

beauty

ishq (34)

love

anchor

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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2 / 2: qulzum

peeye baiTha huun josh ilm-o-nazar ke saikDoN qulzum

are, phir bhi, balaa ki tishnagi

maaloom hoti hai

i have drunk, josh, from hundreds of

oceans of knowledge and insights

but still,

an unbearable thirst grips me

Josh Malihabadi (5)

sitting

ilm (5)

knowledge, learning

nazar (30)

perspective, sight

ocean, abyss

troubles / intensity

thirst

Theme: Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Featured Themes

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (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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