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jahaan mein hone ko, ai dost

1 / 1: Couplet

jahaan mein hone ko, ai dost yuun to sab hoga

tere labon pe mere lab hon

aisa kab hoga

in this world, my beloved,

everything can happen

but my lips on yours

when will that happen?

Shahryar (11)

1987: Sahitya Akademi

2008: Jnanpith

lab (m) (19)

lip, lips

jahaan (m) (16)

world, universe

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (133)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (71)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (54)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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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