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mere seene mein nahin

1 / 1: Couplet

mere seene mein nahin to tere seene mein sahi

ho kaheen bhi aag

lekin aag jalni chaahiye

if no flame in my heart

let there be in yours

no matter where

the fire must keep burning

Dushyant Kumar (2)

seene (m) (8)

heart, chest

aag (m) (5)

fire

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Featured Themes

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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