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le de ke apne paas

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le de ke apne paas faqat ek nazar toh hai

kyun dekhen zindagi ko

kisi ki nazar se hum

all we have

is a viewpoint

why should we see life

from anyone else’s perspective

Sahir Ludhianvi (18)

1971: Padma Shri

2013: Commemorative Stamp India

faqat (6)

only, just, simply

nazar (30)

perspective, sight

zindagi (41)

life

Theme: Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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