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rone vaale tujhe

1 / 1: Couplet

rone vaale tujhe rone ka saleeqa hi naheen

ashk peene ke liye hain

ki bahaane ke liye?

oh, the one who weeps...

you lack the art of weeping

are tears for drinking

or for shedding, just for show?

Anand Narayan Mulla (2)

saleeqa (m) (6)

skill, art, method

ashk (m) (6)

tears

bahaane (m) (3)

excuses / to shed

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (122)

Featured Themes

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Love, Passion, and Longing (121)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (62)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (73)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (122)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Miscellany (44)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Time, Life & Learning (133)

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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