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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Mustafa Khan Shefta

1806-1869,

Delhi (Delhi)

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hotaa hai izdiham-e-tamanna usi qadar

hoti hai jitni der

kushaad-e-naqaab mein

longing swells and grows

only for as long

as the unveiling of

the face lasts

Mustafa Khan Shefta (1)

izdiham (1)

crowd, throng

tamanna (13)

wish, desire

qadar (8)

amount of, degree

kushaad (1)

opening, unveiling

naqaab (5)

face veil

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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