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ye kamraa band hai

1 / 1: Couplet

ye kamraa band hai chaaron taraf se

udaasi kis taraf se

aa rahee hai

this room is sealed shut

on all four sides

from which direction is

sadness seeping in

Mohammad Mazhar Niyazi (1)

kamraa (m) (3)

room

band (m) (7)

string, hostage, captive

taraf (m) (4)

from (that side)

udaasi (f) (4)

sadness

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

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Nature, World & Universe (50)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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