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qaul aabru ka tha ki

1 / 1: Couplet

qaul aabru ka tha ki na jaaunga us gali

ho kar ke beqaraar

dekho, aaj phir gaya

i had pledged on my honour

that i would not go to her street

but see, restless again

today i went again

Abroo Shah Mubarak (7)

qaul (1)

promise, pledge

aabru (3)

honor, dignity, respect

gali (8)

street

beqaraar (6)

restless

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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