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1 Urdu couplets and shers with dastaras

dastaras(f): access, reach

1 / 1: dastaras

main us ki dastaras mein huun magar woh

mujhe meri razaa se

maangta hai

i am within his reach,

but he

seeks me

with my consent

Parveen Shakir (16)

dastaras (f) (1)

access, reach

magar (28)

yet, but

razaa (m) (3)

consent / pleasure / wish

maangta (2)

want, seek, crave

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Miscellany (44)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

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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