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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

ye kaisi wabastagi hai meri

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ye kaisi wabastagi hai meri tujhse ya rab?

tujhi se shikaayat?

tujhi se nadaamat?

what is this devotion of mine

for you, oh god?

for you, my complaints?

and for you, my repentance?

Anonymous

wabastagi (1)

attachment, affinity

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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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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