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ek ajab haal hai

1 / 1: Couplet

ek ajab haal hai ki ab us ko

yaad karnaa bhi

bewafaayi hai

a strange state it is

that now

even to think of her

is to be unfaithful

Jaun Eliya (19)

ajab (13)

strange, wonderful

haal (m) (18)

plight, condition

yaad (m) (42)

memory, remember

bewafaayi (f) (1)

unfaithfulness, infidelity

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (132)

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Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (57)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (62)

Time, Life & Learning (140)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (126)

Love, Passion, and Longing (132)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (1)

Nature, World & Universe (53)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (41)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (68)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Friends, Family, & Community (151)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (41)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (78)

Voice, Expression, & Language (84)

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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