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ye zindagi hai apni

1 / 1: Couplet

ye zindagi hai apni kabhi khush kabhi udaas

is kashmakash se mujh ko

khudaaya rihaayi de

this life of mine

sometimes joy, sometimes sorrow

from this constant oscillation

o god, give me relief

Zebunnisaa Zaibi (1)

zindagi (f) (43)

life

kabhi (28)

on occasion

khush (10)

happy

udaas (7)

sad

kashmakash (f) (2)

turmoil, inner conflict

khudaaya (1)

o god

rihaayi (f) (2)

freedom

Theme: Time, Life & Learning (135)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Love, Passion, and Longing (122)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (65)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (123)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Time, Life & Learning (135)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (74)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (39)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

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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