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Daren: be afraid

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kyun Daren zindagi mein kya hoga

kuch na hoga to

tajruba hoga

why be fearful

of what's to come in life?

if nothing happens, at least

some experience we will gain

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Daren (1)

be afraid

zindagi (f) (41)

life

tajruba (m) (1)

experience

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

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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