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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Kaif Azimabadi

1888-1958,

Patna (Bihar)

1 / 1: Kaif Azimabadi

khushbu-e-hinaa kehna narmi-e-saba kehna

jo zakhm mile tum ko

phoolon ki qabaa kehna

call it the fragrance of henna

call it a gentle breeze

whatever wound you get in life

call it a robe of roses

Kaif Azimabadi (1)

fragrance

henna

gentle, soft, softness

saba (5)

breeze, zephyr

zakhm (15)

wound, injury

flowers

robe, garment

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Featured Themes

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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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