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

hatheli: palm and Urdu couplets and shers with hatheli

1 / 1: hatheli

kabhi sayyaad ka khaTka hai kabhi khauf-e-khizan

bulbul ab jaan

hatheli pe liye baiThi hai

whether it is the hunter's approach

or dread of autumn

the nightingale waits, afraid,

holding its life in its palms

Mah Laqa Chanda (5)

kabhi (26)

on occasion

sayyaad (m) (8)

captor, hunter

khauf (m) (3)

fear, terror

khizan (m) (1)

autumn

bulbul (m) (8)

nightingale

jaan (m) (15)

life, strength / beloved

hatheli (f) (1)

palm

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Featured Themes

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

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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