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

bhatka: astray

1 / 1: bhatka

aye rahbar-e-kaamil chalne tayyaar to hoon par yaad rahe

us waqt mujhay bhatka dena

jab saamne manzil aa jaaye

oh perfect guide, i am on the

path to the beloved, but please

lead me astray

when the destination is near

Behzad Lakhnavi (1)

guide, leader, ruler

complete, full

ready

yaad (34)

memory, remember

waqt (20)

time

astray

in front of, opposite

goal, destination

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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Miscellany (44)

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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