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1 Urdu couplets and shers with taaruf

taaruf(m): introduction

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'shakeb', apne taaruf ke liye ye baat kaafi hai

hum us se bach ke chalte hain

jo raasta aam ho jaaye

shakeb, for my introduction,

this much is enough

i steer clear of paths

that are trodden by all

Shakeb Jalali (Syed Hasan Rizvi) (1)

taaruf (m) (1)

introduction

kaafi (3)

enough

chalte (4)

move, go

raasta (m) (5)

path, way, road

aam (3)

common

Theme: Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

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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