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1 Urdu couplets and shers with teetum

teetum: evil, sorrow

1 / 1: teetum

yaatum uure yaavarum keelir

teetum nanrum

pirar tara vaara

every place is my town

every person is my kin

sorrow and joy do not come

by others giving it to us

Kaniyan Pungundranar (1)

whatever, all

uure (1)

town, settlement

all people, whoever

relatives, kin

evil, sorrow

joy, good

others

Theme: Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

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Featured Themes

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (73)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (121)

Miscellany (44)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Love, Passion, and Longing (121)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Nature, World & Universe (52)

Time, Life & Learning (133)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (62)

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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