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yeh nanhi si jaan

1 / 1: Couplet

yeh nanhi si jaan yeh nanhi si muskurahat

khuda ki rahmat hai

khuda ki inaayat hai

this tiny life

this hint of a smile

is god's mercy

and the gift of providence

Anonymous

nanhi (f) (1)

tiny, small, miniscule

jaan (m) (15)

life, strength / beloved

khuda (m) (31)

god

rahmat (f) (4)

mercy

inaayat (f) (1)

blessing, courtesy

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (135)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

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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