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1 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Narayan Das Puri

1870-1953,

Lahore (Pakistan)

1 / 1: Narayan Das Puri

main ne chaahaa thaa ki saaghar toD duun

khud mere tauba ke

TukDe ho gaye

i wished to break

the wine cup

but what shattered

was my vow of abstinence

Narayan Das Puri (1)

saaghar (3)

goblet, wine cup

toD (4)

to break

khud (22)

myself

tauba (3)

repentance, abstinence

TukDe (1)

pieces

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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