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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

apni miTTi hi pe

1 / 1: Couplet

apni miTTi hi pe chalne kaa saleeqa seekho

sang-e-marmar pe chaloge

to phisal jaaoge

learn the art of walking

on your own soil

you will likely slip

walking on polished marble

Iqbal Azeem (2)

miTTi (f) (3)

soil, dirt, mud

saleeqa (m) (5)

skill, art, method

sang (m) (3)

rock

marmar (m) (1)

marble

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

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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