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1 Urdu couplets and shers with bewaqt

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na jaane kitne chiraagon ko mil gayee shohrat

ek aftaab ke

bewaqt Doob jaane se

who knows how many

lamps gained fame

because a sun

sank unexpectedly

Iqbal Ashhar (2)

chiraagon (m) (1)

lamps

mil (8)

meet

shohrat (f) (1)

unsheath, fame

aftaab (m) (2)

sun

bewaqt (1)

untimely

Doob (m) (4)

sink, drown

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (137)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (108)

Voice, Expression, & Language (77)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (39)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (60)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (117)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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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