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1 Urdu couplets and shers with utar

utar: descend, sink

1 / 1: utar

sher darasl hain vahi 'hasrat'

sunte hii dil mein

jo utar jaayein

a poem, truly,

is one, 'hasrat'

that sinks into the heart

the moment it is heard

Hasrat Mohani (7)

2014: Commemorative Stamp, India

sher (m) (7)

couplet, poem

darasl (1)

actually, in essence

dil (m) (109)

heart

utar (1)

descend, sink

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

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Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Miscellany (44)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

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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