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aarzoo-e-chashma-e-kausar

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aarzoo-e-chashma-e-kausar naheen

tishna-lab huun

sharbat-e-deedaar ka

i do not long for

the heavenly fountain of kausar

my lips are parched for

the sweet nectar of your sight

Wali Dakni (9)

aarzoo (m) (17)

desire

chashma (m) (1)

fountain / eyeglasses

kausar (m) (1)

abundance / fountain in paradise

tishna (2)

thirsty

lab (m) (19)

lip, lips

sharbat (f) (1)

sweet drink, nectar

deedaar (m) (2)

glimpse, sight, vision

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

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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