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

aayina: mirror

1 / 1: aayina

kis kis ko samjhaayega ye naadaani choD

chehre ko sundar bana

aayina mat toD

to whom all will you justify?

quit this helpless lamenting

make your face better

don’t break the mirror

Arshad Abdul Hamid (1)

naadaani (2)

innocence, naivete

chehre (6)

face, countenance

aayina (1)

mirror

Theme: Miscellany (44)

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Miscellany (44)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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