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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Akhlaque Bandvi

1964- N.A,

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh)

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kya tujhe ilm naheen teri razaa ki khaatir

maine kis kis ko zamaane mein

khafa rakha hai

don't you know

for the sake of your pleasure

how many in this world

have i upset and alienated

Akhlaque Bandvi (1)

ilm (5)

knowledge, learning

razaa (1)

pleasure, wish

khaatir (5)

caring

zamaane (9)

in the world

khafa (6)

angry, upset

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Featured Themes

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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