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

mardaana: brave, valorous

1 / 1: mardaana

jaan se apni guzar jaao mohabbat mein, 'faheem'

naam agar chahte ho

himmat-e-mardaana karo

lay down your life, 'faheem',

in the spirit of love

if you desire fame

act with fearless courage

Faheem Gorakhpuri (7)

jaan (15)

life, strength / beloved

guzar (13)

pass through, spent

mohabbat (39)

love

himmat (2)

courage

mardaana (1)

brave, valorous

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (111)

Friends, Family, & Community (130)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (72)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (29)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (110)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (104)

Life, Learning, & Living (124)

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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