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mehboob(m): beloved

Description of mehboob: Mehboob is an Urdu word meaning beloved, lover, or sweetheart, typically referring to a romantic partner or someone deeply cherished. It carries romantic and affectionate connotations in Urdu literature and everyday speech. Unlike English terms that distinguish between "lover" and "beloved," mehboob encompasses both roles fluidly. Differs from similar words like "pyaar" by specifically denoting the person rather than the emotion itself. In Urdu poetry and classical literature, mehboob appears

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mehboob ki yaadon mein ham raah nihaare baithe hain

ab toh akele hi

mehfil sajaaye baithe hain

with memories of my beloved

i wait, watching the street

all alone,

i wait, with my home decorated

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yaadon (m) (10)

memories, thoughts

mehboob (m) (1)

beloved

raah (m) (23)

street, path

nihaare (1)

watch, behold

akele (m) (3)

by oneself, alone

mehfil (f) (17)

gathering, concert

sajaaye (2)

decorate, adorn

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

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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