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1 Urdu couplets and shers with betamanna

betamanna: without desire

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sukoon-e-mustaqil dil betamanna shaikh ki sohbat

agar jannat yahi hai

to is jannat se dozakh kya bura hoga

permanent peace, heart without desire,

company of the pious preacher

if this is heaven,

hell can't be much worse

Hari Chand Akhtar (2)

sukoon (m) (7)

comfort, peace

constantly, durable

without desire

shaikh (m) (6)

holy man, scholar

sohbat (f) (2)

association, company

jannat (f) (10)

heaven

dozakh (m) (5)

hell

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

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Nature, World & Universe (50)

Voice, Expression, & Language (80)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (72)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (117)

Friends, Family, & Community (141)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (119)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Life, Learning, & Living (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (111)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

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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