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1 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) containing the word:

marzi: wish

1 / 1: marzi

apne chehre se jo zaahir hai chhupaaye kaise

teri marzi ke mutaabiq

nazar aaye kaise

how can one hide what is

evident on the face?

how can it appear

just as you wish?

Waseem Barelvi (4)

chehre (6)

face, countenance

zaahir (2)

evident, visible

chhupaaye (3)

hidden

marzi (1)

wish

mutaabiq (1)

according to

nazar (30)

perspective, sight

Theme: Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Featured Themes

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (110)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (104)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Life, Learning, & Living (124)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (72)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (130)

Love, Passion, and Longing (111)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (29)

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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