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1 Urdu couplets and shers with gashtaa

gashtaa: roaming, wandering

1 / 1: gashtaa

kis liye keeje kisee gum-gashtaa jannat ki talaash

jab ki miThi ke khilaunon se

bahal jaate hain log

why go searching for

some lost paradise

when people are content

with toys of clay?

Himayat Ali Shayar (1)

gum (m) (3)

lost

roaming, wandering

jannat (f) (12)

heaven

talaash (f) (10)

quest, search

khilaunon (m) (1)

toys

bahal (m) (3)

satisfied, pacify

log (m) (14)

people

Theme: Religion, Reason, & Tradition (76)

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Featured Themes

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (76)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (68)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (67)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (61)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (41)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (32)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (39)

Friends, Family, & Community (149)

Nature, World & Universe (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (125)

Pain, Distress, Suffering (1)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (126)

Time, Life & Learning (139)

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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