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khuda ko kaam to saunpe hain

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khuda ko kaam to saunpe hain main ne sab lekin

raha hai khauf mujhe

waan ki beniyaazi ka

i have placed everything

in god's hands, it is true

but the fear remains

of his or her indifference up there

Meer Taqi Meer (15)

khuda (m) (32)

god

kaam (m) (15)

work

sab (16)

all

khauf (m) (4)

fear, terror

beniyaazi (f) (1)

indifference

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (74)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (39)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (123)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Love, Passion, and Longing (122)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Time, Life & Learning (135)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (74)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

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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