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aankh mein paani rakho

1 / 1: Couplet

aankh mein paani rakho honTon pe chingaari rakho

zinda rahna hai to

tarkeeben bahut saari rakho

keep water in your eyes

and a spark on your lips

to stay alive

have many methods at hand

Rahat Indori (4)

aankh (m) (11)

eyes, eye

honTon (m) (2)

lips

chingaari (f) (1)

spark, ember

tarkeeben (m) (1)

methods, mechanisms

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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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