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1 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) on the theme:

Pain, Distress, Suffering

dil ki takleef kam naheen karte

ab koi shikva

hum naheen karte

the heart's pain

has not lessened

i simply

no longer complain

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dil (m) (118)

heart

takleef (m) (2)

trouble, pain, misery

shikva (m) (2)

complaint

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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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